Job Description
About IMG Academy
IMG Academy is the world’s leading sports education brand, providing a holistic education model that empowers student-athletes to win their future while preparing them for college and for life. IMG Academy has been nationally recognized by organizations including Sports Business Journal, USA Today, and the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For for its workplace culture, innovation, and commitment to developing people both on and off the field.
IMG Academy provides growth opportunities for student-athletes and partners through an innovative suite of on-campus and online experiences:
• Boarding school and camps, delivered on a state-of-the-art campus in Bradenton, Florida
• Online coaching through IMG Academy+, focused on personal development through the lens of sport and performance
• Online college recruiting through NCSA College Recruiting and SportsRecruits, providing industry-leading recruiting education, tools, and access to a network of more than 40,000 college coaches for student-athletes, families, club coaches, and event operators
• Elevate by IMG Academy, a performance and personal development solution that delivers mindset, leadership, and wellbeing programming to schools, colleges, and organizations through a combination of digital content and immersive experiences
The Tram Driver will Provide safe, reliable, and courteous transportation throughout IMG Academy's 400-acre campus for student-athletes, families, staff, guests, and visitors. This role is responsible for delivering exceptional customer experience while ensuring passenger safety, maintaining vehicle readiness, and complying with all company policies and applicable transportation regulations.
Position Responsibilities
• Safely operate trams and other assigned passenger vehicles in accordance with IMG Academy policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Transport student-athletes, staff, parents, guests, and visitors throughout campus in a safe, timely, and professional manner.
• Assist passengers with boarding and exiting vehicles while ensuring a safe and orderly loading process.
• Provide friendly and knowledgeable customer service by answering questions and sharing information about IMG Academy, campus locations, events, and services.
• Conduct daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and report maintenance or safety concerns.
• Complete required documentation, including vehicle inspection reports, driver logs, trip records, and incident reports.
• Follow established procedures for vehicle operation, passenger safety, emergency response, and accident reporting.
• Comply with all applicable state and federal transportation regulations and company safety policies.
• Utilize communication and navigation equipment, including two-way radios, cell phones, and GPS devices.
• Maintain the cleanliness and appearance of assigned vehicles, both interior and exterior.
• Build positive, professional relationships with student-athletes, families, guests, visitors, and team members.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Previous experience operating trams, passenger shuttles, vans, or similar transportation vehicles preferred.
• Knowledge of safe driving practices and applicable state and federal transportation regulations.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
• Ability to remain calm, professional, and make sound decisions in fast-paced or emergency situations.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to complete required documentation accurately.
• Demonstrated reliability, professionalism, teamwork, and commitment to safety.
• CPR and First Aid certification is a plus.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to work outdoors for extended periods in varied weather conditions.
• Ability to sit for extended periods while operating a vehicle and frequently enter and exit the tram throughout the workday.
• Ability to walk and move throughout IMG Academy's 400-acre campus, including athletic fields, gyms, and other facilities.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as business needs require.
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Background Requirements:
• Requires a background check upon offer
• Requires a drug test upon offer
Benefits:
As a full-time member of our team, you will enjoy a comprehensive offering listed below. Connect with your talent acquisition specialist to learn more about benefits for our part-time and seasonal/temporary roles.
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options
• 401k with an Employer Match
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Group and Supplemental Life & AD&D
• Gym Discount Program
• Pet Insurance
• Wellbeing Program
• and more!
Don’t meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Get to know us better:
www.imgacademy.com
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IMG Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
