Position Type: Part-time Seasonal, Non-exempt (hourly)

Supervisor: Camp Program Manager & Summer Camp Supervisor

Department: Camps and Community Education

Location: On-Site (Park City, Utah)

Compensation: $20 per hour

Join Our Team:

At the National Ability Center, people are our most important asset. As we celebrate our 40th Anniversary, we are looking for motivated and enthusiastic candidates to join our dynamic team that strives every day to make a difference and provide exceptional outdoor recreation and adaptive sports opportunities for people of all abilities. As one of the largest non-profit outdoor therapeutic recreational programs in the world, our team is dedicated to the national movement of building an Adaptive Nation.

Job Summary:

The National Ability Center (NAC) is seeking a shuttle driver to transport campers of varying physical, developmental, intellectual, and cognitive abilities and ages from Salt Lake City to the NAC Ranch and back four and a half days a week. This is a part-time seasonal position from May to August and it is not eligible for remote work.

Essential Duties: 

• Responsible for driving campers to and from the NAC Ranch four and a half days a week.
• Operates a fleet of National Ability Center vehicles (15-passenger buses with wheel-chair lift systems).
• Conducts inspections of vehicles before departing to ensure that it is safe for transporting individuals.
• Helps participants get in and out vehicles safely and utilizes appropriate safety equipment.
• Utilizes appropriate routes to be most efficient with transportation time.
• Maintains ongoing communication with program supervisor and manager.
• Delivers participants to proper locations safely and on time.
• Works and communicates effectively with parents/guardians, camp counselors, campers, and program supervisor/manager daily.
• Assists with overseeing proper usage of facilities, equipment, and supplies.
• Assists with preparing/cleaning site, equipment, and vehicles for activities.
• Attends and engages in all required training sessions.
• Assists with key fundraising events and other special events as needed to help advance program goals and support; serve as an ambassador and representative for the National Ability Center.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• 21 years or older.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Be able to pass a background check.
• Pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Maintain a Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) physical and gain approval for driving the National Ability Center’s fleet of accessible vehicles (15-passenger buses with wheelchair lift systems).
• Clean driving record.
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification, or the ability to attain.
• Availability for full camp season including required pre-season training (May – August).*

*Exceptions may be made at the discretion of the Camp Manager and must be agreed upon prior to start of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to speak Spanish and/or use American Sign Language (ASL).
• Previous experience working with people with disabilities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Knowledge of a variety of disabilities and ability to communicate effectively and connect with participants and their families.
• Ability to adapt and use innovative solutions to provide personalized experiences for every participant based on their individual needs and goals.
• Behavior management skills.
• Demonstrated history of responsibility, dependability, and maturity.
• Ability to support program needs with a proactive and solution-oriented initiative.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong work ethic and an entrepreneurial spirit to accommodate multiple responsibilities and shifting priorities in a quick-paced environment.
• Commitment to a positive, fun, and team-oriented working environment while promoting the NAC Values.

Working Conditions:

• Ability to lift and maneuver equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to drive in variable and inclement environmental conditions while prioritizing safety of the participants at all times.

Benefits: 

• Voluntary Accident and Hospital Plans 
• Pro Deals with gear companies