Kids Club Program Lead - After-School & Summer

YSS; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

403(b) retirement savings plan

Paid time off (4 weeks)

Volunteer time off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

You will join YSS as a Kids Club Manager overseeing Story County school locations in Ames, IA, shaping engaging before/after-school programs for K–6 students, plus summer activities. You will lead staff, partner with schools and families, and ensure safe, welcoming experiences across multiple sites.

This hands-on, mission-driven leadership role emphasizes teamwork, relationship-building, and program quality to help children grow, learn, and belong within a supportive community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification and training.
• Meets DHS requirements for childcare including background checks and trainings.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and mentor staff across multiple sites.
• Create engaging, age-appropriate before/after-school programming.
• Recruit, hire, train, and schedule staff and volunteers.
• Prioritize safety and ensure compliance with policies and licensing.
• Build partnerships with families, schools, and community partners.
• Oversee daily operations, staffing, supplies and logistics.
• Assist the Kids Club Director with budgets, QA, outreach and staff development.
• Put kids first and foster a safe, inclusive environment.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

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

Job description

You will join YSS as a Kids Club Manager overseeing Story County school locations in Ames, IA, shaping engaging before/after-school programs for K–6 students, plus summer activities. You will lead staff, partner with schools and families, and ensure safe, welcoming experiences across multiple sites.

This hands-on, mission-driven leadership role emphasizes teamwork, relationship-building, and program quality to help children grow, learn, and belong within a supportive community.