Kids Club Director (57042)

YSS • Ames, IA

5d

About The Position

YSS is seeking a Kids Club Director to lead programs that support the learning, growth, and well-being of children. The Director oversees the planning, staffing, scheduling, and delivery of before- and after-school programs for kindergarten through sixth-grade students at assigned schools, along with summer programming and activities on teacher in-service days. Working with Community Youth and Family Development (CYFD) staff, mentors, and volunteers, the Director coordinates prevention-focused programming and helps ensure children have positive adult support.

The role involves recruiting, training, scheduling, supervising, and evaluating staff and volunteers to provide safe, enriching experiences. The Director also maintains program quality and licensing, oversees participant recruitment and registration, manages budgets, fees, collections, deposits, and records, and completes reporting and paperwork for funders, advisory boards, committees, and the agency. Duties may change and the listed responsibilities are not exhaustive.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in child development, elementary education, or a related field.
• At least 4 years of relevant experience, including at least 2 years of experience supervising staff.
• CPR/First Aid certification.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of the needs of young people experiencing housing instability or crisis.
• Excellent observational, listening, speaking, and writing skills.
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively with people regardless of backgrounds, identities, and status.
• Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage resources effectively.
• Ability to manage one's own time and the time of others.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and positive social impact.
• Humility, respect, and cultural awareness in interactions.
• Ability to speak a second language, especially one spoken in the communities served.

Responsibilities

• Supervise planning and organization of before- and after-school, summer, and full-day programs.
• Incorporate best-practice materials and maintain program quality standards.
• Ensure current DHS licensing is maintained at all sites.
• Oversee participant recruitment and registration.
• Develop, implement, and monitor program budgets and fee scales.
• Handle fee collection, deposits, and record keeping.
• Hire, schedule, train, supervise, and evaluate staff and volunteers.
• Provide training on child development, guidance and discipline, developmentally appropriate practices, nutrition, health and safety, communication skills, professionalism, and cross-cultural competence.
• Meet regularly with colleagues, staff, and supervisors and attend assigned agency and external meetings.
• Prepare quarterly and annual reports for funders, advisory boards, and committees as assigned.
• Complete paperwork in a timely and high-quality manner.

Benefits

• Supportive leadership team and mission-driven culture.
• Flexibility and autonomy in a collaborative environment.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees.
• 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) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
• Flu shots and mental health support resources.
• Paid membership to the Athletic Club of Ames.
• Four weeks of paid time off.
• Paid holidays, including a birthday holiday.
• Volunteer time off.
• Competitive salary.
• Supplemental compensation award.
• 403(b) retirement savings plan.
• Professional liability insurance coverage.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified employer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager