Kids Club Director

YSS•Ames, IA

About The Position

YSS is seeking a Kids Club Director to lead before- and after-school programs for kindergarten through sixth-grade students at assigned schools. The role oversees program planning, staffing, scheduling, and delivery, as well as summer programming and activities on teacher in-service days. Working with Community Youth and Family Development staff, mentors, and volunteers, the Director coordinates prevention-focused programs and supports positive adult connections for children. The Director also recruits, trains, schedules, supervises, and evaluates staff and volunteers to provide safe, enriching experiences.

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.
Ability to use critical thinking to solve problems.
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.
Lived experience with recovery from addiction, mental health challenges, trauma, or housing instability.

Responsibilities

Supervise the 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, and supervise staff and volunteers.
Train staff and volunteers 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 agency and external meetings as assigned.
Prepare quarterly and annual reports for funders, advisory boards, and committees as assigned.
Complete paperwork in a timely and qualitative manner.