Kids Club Director (57042)

YSS is looking for a Kids Club Director whos ready to make a difference in the lives of kids and lead programs where they can learn, grow, and thrive!

In this leadership role, youll oversee the planning, staffing, scheduling, and delivery of before- and after-school programs for kindergarten through sixth-grade students at assigned schools. Youll also lead summer programming and activities on teacher in-service days, creating engaging experiences that keep kids learning, connecting, and having fun.

Working alongside Community Youth and Family Development (CYFD) staff, mentors, and volunteers, youll coordinate prevention-focused programs and ensure children have the positive adult support they need to succeed. Youll also recruit, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate staff and volunteers, building a strong team committed to providing safe, enriching, and meaningful experiences for every child.

What You'll Do...

- Supervises the planning and organization of Before/After school, summer, and full-day programs.

- Incorporates best practices materials and maintains program quality standards.

- Ensures current DHS licensing is maintained at all sites.

- Oversees participant recruitment and registration

- Develops, implements and monitors program budgets and fees scales.

- Handles fee collection, deposits, and record keeping.

- Provides comprehensive hiring, scheduling, training, supervision for all staff and volunteers. Training topics include:

child development,

- guidance and discipline,

- developmentally appropriate practices,

- nutrition,

- health and safety,

- communication skills,

- professionalism, and

- cross-cultural competence.

- Meets regularly with colleagues, staff, and supervisors and attends agency and external meetings as assigned.

- Provides multiple reports on a quarterly/annual basis, reporting to funders, advisory boards and committees as assigned.

- Completes paperwork in a timely and qualitative manner.

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

Who You Are...

Youre an organized, energetic leader who loves building strong teams , creating engaging programs , and making sure every child has a safe, fun place to learn, connect, and thrive.

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 . Additionally, we ask for the following:

MUST HAVES - Required Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in child development, elementary education, or related field

- A minimum 4 years relevant experience to include at least 2 years experience supervising staff.

- CPR/First Aid certification

- Travel, including transporting clients, is required for this position. For YSS insurance purposes, you must:

be 21 years of age,

- have a valid, state-issued, driver's license,

- have a clean driving record, and

- have adequate insurance coverage per YSS policy.

SHOULD HAVES - Preferred Qualifications

- Understands the needs of young people experiencing housing instability or crisis.

- Ability to communicate, with excellent observational, listening, speaking, and writing skills.

- Ability to collaborate and able to work effectively with others regardless of backgrounds, identities, and status.

- Ability to use critical thinking skills to problems solve.

- Ability to manage resources effectively.

- Ability to manage ones own time and the time of others.

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/.