Academy Driver - Casual

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Role Purpose To work as part of the Academy Transport Team to provide safe and efficient transportation of passengers as assigned by the Lead Transport Coordinator. To drive the minibus and club vehicles to transport THFC Academy Players in accordance with the Rules and Regulations of the Highway Code. To maintain passenger, staff and public safety whilst on the highway. To provide basic maintenance and checks of the fleet e.g. oil levels, cleaning of vehicle to maintain basic working order and prevent unnecessary deterioration of the vehicle.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out basic maintenance checks on vehicles and keep daily mileage logs
• Record maintenance checks, accident reports on appropriate software as directed
• Maintain vehicle hygiene
• Operate company vehicles safely in accordance with company policies and traffic laws (abiding by Rules and Regulations of the Highway Code (i.e. adhering to road signals, respecting other drivers, etc.)
• Transport academy players to and from their residence to training grounds and football matches
• Follow assigned routes and schedules
• Have a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people
• Act in accordance with the organisation’s safeguarding policies and procedures at all times
• Be alert to signs of abuse, neglect, or safeguarding concerns and report these appropriately
• Maintain professional boundaries and act as a positive role model when working with or around children
• Attend safeguarding training as required and keep knowledge up to date

Safeguarding Responsibilities

• Have a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people
• Act in accordance with the organisation’s safeguarding policies and procedures at all times
• Be alert to signs of abuse, neglect, or safeguarding concerns and report these appropriately
• Maintain professional boundaries and act as a positive role model when working with or around children
• Attend safeguarding training as required and keep knowledge up to date

Person Specification

Qualifications / Training

• Essential Minimum Grade 7 GCSE in English and Maths (or equivalent)
• Full, clean UK driving licence
• Understanding of road traffic rules and regulations
• Awareness and understanding of basic safety and security measures
• Understanding of Health and Safety issues and good practice

• Desirable Category D1, MiDAS, ISBA Minibus Compliance Course or RoSPA training (or willingness to undertake)

Skills & Experience

• Essential Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a small team environment.
• Effective communication skills
• Good organisational and personal management skills
• Have experience driving a people carrier (9-seater)

• Desirable FA Safeguarding Children certification
• Experience in an elite sporting or Academy environment
• Have experience driving a minibus
• Have experience of working with young people
• Experience of working in the community transport industry
• Have experience driving a minibus (17-seater)

Personal Attributes

• The post holder will be required to complete a Practical Driver Assessment
• Flexible and proactive
• Good organisational and personal management skills
• Effective communication skills and time management
• Passionate about providing outstanding service and experiences to players and staff

Safeguarding & Recruitment Statement

Safeguarding is fundamental to the success in all that we do. The Club follows a Safer Recruitment process for all roles. Successful candidates are to be reminded they would be subject to proportionate background, DBS and reference checks as required. We welcome applications from anyone regardless of age, disability, gender, race, or ethnic and national origins, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

Reasonable Adjustments

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process and will make reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application or interview process to support candidates with disabilities or specific needs. Please let us know if you require any adjustments so that we can ensure you have a fair and positive experience.

Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of applications or due to business needs, so early applications are encouraged.