Job Category: Kids Club Before/After-School Programs
We are YSS!
This position has a$2,500 sign on bonus!
Do you love working with kids and creating experiences that are fun, meaningful, and safe? Join YSSas a Kids Club Site Coordinator and lead our after-school and vacation programs at Gilbert Elementary. You’ll help kids build confidence, learn new skills, and have a blast while creating a supportive environment where they feel valued every day. For more about YSS Kids Club, please visit https://www.yss.org/program/afterschool/.
What you'll do:
Plan and run engaging activities during school days, in-service days, and school breaks (winter, spring, and summer).
Develop creative, themed programs that inspire learning, teamwork, and fun.
Lead and support site staff, helping with behavior guidance, teaching, and day-to-day operations.
Supervise kids, track attendance, and ensure smooth check-in/check-out procedures.
Prepare and serve healthy snacks and meals.
Keep accurate records and complete required paperwork.
Please know this is not a complete list of the position's responsibilities. Duties may change or be added at any time.
What you can expect in return.
We believe in your potential, we meet you where you are, and we invest in your future. Beyond meaningful, mission-driven work, YSS provides the following benefits:
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Supplemental accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
Accrued PTO, plus paid time off for holidays, your birthday, and volunteering
Employee Assistance Program
Pet insurance discounts
PSLF Program qualification
Recognition, training, and wellness programs
Retirement saving options
What we ask...
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.
MUST HAVES - Required Qualifications
High school diploma/equivalent + 3 years of experience in child care, elementary/middle school, or child development
OR
Associate’s or higher degree + 1 year of experience in the above settings
SHOULD HAVES - Preferred Qualifications
Degree in early childhood, child development, or elementary education
CPR/First Aid, Universal Precautions, and Mandatory Reporter training (or willing to obtain within 3 months)
Experience supervising staff
Experience working with children and families from diverse backgrounds
Strong communication, observation, and organizational skills
Calm, patient, and adaptable under pressure
Creative, enthusiastic, and passionate about helping kids thrive
The IDEAL Candidate:
Be mission-driven and committed to equity, inclusion, and positive social impact.
Work with humility, respect, and sensitivity to diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Bilingual (especially Spanish) a plus.
Who we are (and why you’ll love us)...
We’re YSS – one of Iowa’s oldest & largest nonprofits dedicated to putting kids first. Our mission? To spark hope, create opportunities, and help young people thrive. With life-changing programs, a passionate leadership team, and our brand-new 50-acre recovery campus, we’re growing fast and thinking big. Check us out at yss.org!
At YSS, we celebrate the unique backgrounds, identities, and experiences that each team member brings. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are dedicated to creating a respectful, inclusive, and empowering environment where everyone can grow and succeed. And we’re always working to do better, together.
YSS is a nicotine-free workplace.
Heads Up! Don’t Miss Our Messages! - We communicate with applicants via email – straight from our Paycom system. So be sure to keep an eye on your inbox (and maybe your spam/junk folder too). Got questions? Email [email protected] - we’re happy to help!
Assessment – We’ll check out your skills and experience.
Interview – Phone, video, or in-person – we’ll chat and get to know you.
References – Send us three+ people who can sing your praises.
Screening – Background and driving checks (plus license verification if needed).
Offer – If it’s a match, you’ll get a formal offer through Paycom.
* Applicable Degrees: Behavioral Health, Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Child Development, Child Psychology, Counseling, Early Childhood Education, Education or Educational Studies, Elementary Education, Family Science, Family Studies, Family Therapy, Human Development and Family Studies, Human Services, Juvenile Justice, Nonprofit Management, Nursing, Psychology, Recreation Management, Social Work, Therapeutic Recreation, Youth and Human Services, Youth Development, Youth Services
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