Full Job Description
The Transportation Coordinator is key to ensuring safe, timely, and efficient transportation services for children participating in our after-school care programs. This role involves scheduling and coordinating the daily pick-up and drop-off routines, maintaining communication with parents and transport agencies, and ensuring all transportation personnel complies with safety protocols. This position will suit someone who has excellent organizational skills, can manage multiple schedules and routes simultaneously, and has a strong focus on safety and reliability. Excellent communication and leadership skills are essential to coordinating with drivers as well as interacting with children and parents.
The Work You'll Do:
- Coordinate daily transportation logistics to and from the after-school care facility and local schools
- Ensure all transport operations are conducted safely and in compliance with relevant regulations
- Formulate contingency strategies to handle unforeseen scheduling changes
- Maintain effective communication with parents, transport drivers, and school administrators
- Oversee maintenance checks and upkeep of all transportation vehicles
What You'll Bring:
- Commitment to child safety and creating a family-friendly experience
- Detail-oriented to ensure accurate records and compliance with transportation policies
- Exceptional organizational skills to manage complex transportation schedules efficiently
- Problem-solving skills to quickly address and resolve issues that may arise
- Strong communication and leadership capabilities to guide drivers and reassure parents
Qualifications:
- Associates degree in Logistics, Business Management, or a similar field
- At least four years of experience in a transportation or logistics role
- Certification in logistics or transport management highly regarded
- Familiarity with route planning software and scheduling tools
- Prior experience working with children and understanding their safety needs