Kids Club Manager - Story County (56975)

Come join YSS as a Kids Club Manager for our Story County school locations: Ballard Elementary, Gilbert Elementary, Gilbert Intermediate, and Roland-Story Elementary.

In this role, youll help shape engaging, supportive before- and after-school programs for students in kindergarten through sixth grade, along with summer programming, school breaks, and no-school days. Youll lead the people and programs that make Kids Club a place where children can build friendships, explore their interests, develop new skills, and feel a sense of belonging.

This is a hands-on, mission-driven leadership role for someone who can inspire a team, build strong relationships, and turn great ideas into meaningful experiences for kids. Youll collaborate with school partners and families, coach and develop staff, and help ensure every child has a safe, welcoming, and enriching place to learn and play.

What You'll Do...

- Lead, Coach & Inspire: Supervise and mentor staff, fostering teamwork, accountability, and a shared commitment to kids.

- Create Engaging Experiences: Oversee fun, inclusive, age-appropriate programming that promotes learning, creativity, and social development.

- Build a Strong Team: Recruit, hire, train, and schedule staff and volunteers while supporting their growth and success.

- Prioritize Safety: Ensure appropriate supervision and compliance with program policies, licensing requirements, and safety standards.

- Connect Schools, Families & Community: Build strong partnerships with families, school staff, and community partners to support childrens success.

- Manage Daily Operations: Oversee staffing, schedules, supplies, and program logistics to ensure smooth, consistent operations.

- Drive Program Quality: Partner with the Kids Club Director on budgets, quality assurance, program evaluation, outreach, and staff development.

- Put Kids First: Model YSS values and create an environment where every child feels safe, supported, respected, and encouraged to thrive.

Please know this is not a complete list of the positions responsibilities. Duties can change.

Who You Are...

Youre a people-focused leader who brings out the best in others and understands that great programs start with great relationships. Youre organized, adaptable, and comfortable balancing big-picture planning with the day-to-day details that keep a program running. Most importantly, you believe every child deserves a place where they belong , opportunities to grow, and adults who show up for them.

What We Provide...

We invest in people—because when you thrive, so do the communities we serve. At YSS , youll find meaningful work, strong support, and benefits designed for real life.

Supportive Culture & Work Environment

- Supportive leadership team and mission-driven culture

- Flexibility and autonomy in a collaborative environment

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees

Health & Wellness Benefits

- Comprehensive health insurance

- Voluntary dental and vision insurance

- Life insurance and long-term disability coverage

- Supplemental accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance

- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) / Health Savings Account (HSA) options

- Flu shots and mental health support resources

- Paid membership to the Athletic Club of Ames

Time Off & Work-Life Balance

- Generous paid time off (4 weeks PTO)

- Paid holidays, including a birthday holiday

- Volunteer time off

Financial & Retirement Benefits

- Competitive salary

- Supplemental compensation award

- 403(b) retirement savings plan

Professional & Career Support

- Professional liability insurance coverage

- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified employer

Qualifications

We want to create a world where youth are valued and empowered to stand strong. To do this, we ask our staff to embrace YSS core values - Commitment, Collaboration, Compassion, Innovation, Integrity, and a Can Do Spirit .

Required Qualifications - MUST HAVES :

- Bachelor's degree or higher in early childhood, child development, elementary education, or a related field.

- Current CPR/First Aid, Universal Precautions, and Mandatory Reporter Training. If not completed at the time of hire, required training must be completed within the first three months of employment.

- Meets DHS requirements for childcare, including background checks and required trainings.

Preferred Qualifications - SHOULD HAVES:

- Previous supervisory experience.

- Ability to coordinate multiple sites and lead a team with confidence.

- Strong communication skills, including the ability to listen, observe, speak, and write effectively with children, families, coworkers, and the public.

- Patient, calm, and adaptable, with the ability to respond positively and professionally to challenging situations.

- Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to respond quickly, use good judgment, and find creative solutions.

- Organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage time and resources effectively.

The IDEAL Candidate

- Is rooted in purpose and driven by equity, inclusion, and positive social impact.

- Brings humility, respect, and cultural awareness to every interaction.

- Speaks a second language (especially one spoken in our communities).

We Celebrate Your Story...

Have you navigated recovery from addiction, mental health challenges, trauma, or housing instability? Your lived experience offers a unique, compassionate perspective that can inspire real change . By sharing your story and serving as a role model or mentor, you can make a meaningful impact in the lives of youth and families. Your journey matters . If youre ready to use it to uplift and empower others , we warmly encourage you to apply.

Stay Connected...

We communicate with applicants via email - straight from our Paycom system. Please check your inbox regularly (and your spam/junk folder just in case). If the message does end up in spam/junk, make sure to add [email protected] to your list of safe senders. We may also send you texts if you give us that permission when you apply. Questions? Reach us anytime at [email protected] .

Learn more about YSS and our hiring process at https://yss.org/ysscareers/the-hiring-process/.