Kids Club Director (57042)

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

In this leadership role, you’ll oversee the planning, staffing, scheduling, and delivery of before- and after-school programs for kindergarten through sixth-grade students at assigned schools. You’ll 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, you’ll coordinate prevention-focused programs and ensure children have the positive adult support they need to succeed. You’ll 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 position’s responsibilities. Duties can change.

Who You Are...

You’re 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...

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