DescriptionThis position has a $2500 sign on bonus!
YSS is on the lookout for an enthusiastic caring fun-loving all-around rockstar Kids Club Site Coordinatorto join our Kids Club Team in Ballard!
Kids Club exists to give kids a safe place to learn laugh and growand to enjoy the kind of childhood memories that stick. As the Site Coordinator youll be the daily heartbeat of our Boone Kids Club locations. Youll guide programming support staff and help create a space where kids feel encouraged welcomed and connected to positive adult role models:
Heres what youll tackle:
- Craft and lead full-day programming during the school year in-service days winter break spring break and summer.
- Partner with staff and community pros to bring awesome educational and recreational activities to life.
- Build a service-learning plan each school year with themed monthly activities that support program goals.
- Provide leadership to site staffcoaching in behavior management teaching strategies and daily operations.
- Oversee daily programming from start to finish including prepping and serving nutritious meals and snacks.
- Supervise and support children tracking behavior participation and engagement.
- Manage check-in and check-out processes with an eagle eye for safety and proper authorization.
- Keep up with attendance payments and essential child/family information.
- Complete required paperwork and show up for meetings and trainings.
Please know this is not a complete list of the positions responsibilities. Duties can change.
What We Provide...
We believe in your potential we meet you where you are and we invest in your future. YSSalso provides benefits and perks youll love.
Competitive pay comprehensive health & dental coverage generous PTO holidays (including your birthday!) wellness programs Athletic Club membership retirement plan and Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibilityall wrapped up in a supportive mission-driven team that gives you flexibility and room to grow.
And dont forget the $2500 sign on bonus!
QualificationsWe 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 or equivalent plus three years experience in elementary/middle school child-care or child development settings.
SHOULD HAVES - Preferred Qualifications
- Educated: Associates (or higher) degree plus at least one year of experience in elementary/middle school child-care or child development settings.
- Child development savvy: Understands developmental stages and speaks kids language
- Safety first: CPR/First Aid Universal Precautions and Mandatory Reporter Training (current within first three months if needed)
- Loves kids: Meets them where they are and connects with all ages
- Culturally aware: Experienced with kids and families from diverse backgrounds
- Leader:Knows how to supervise guideand supportstaff with confidence
- Top communicator: Clear engaging and effective with kids families and teammates
- Calm under pressure: Patient resilient and positive in challenging situations
- Problem solver: Quick creative resourceful and tactful under pressure
- Organized: Detail-oriented and masters time and resources
- Energetic & enthusiastic: Excited to come to work and help others every day
The IDEAL Candidate will:
- Be rooted in purpose and driven by equity inclusion and positive social impact.
- Bring humility respect and cultural awareness to every interaction.
- Speak a second language (especially one spoken in our communities).
Who You Are...
Youre all about making a difference and doing work that matters. Kids inspire you creativity fuels you and you thrive when connecting with people of all ages. Calm under pressure organized and endlessly enthusiastic you show up every day ready to help lead and lift others up.
We celebrate the strength in your story.
Have you navigated recovery from addiction mental health challenges trauma or housing instabilityYour lived experience offers a unique compassionate perspective that can inspire real change. By sharing your story and serving as a role model or mentor you can make a meaningful impact in the lives of youth and families.Your journey matters. If youre ready to use it to uplift and empower others we warmly encourage you to apply.
Who We Are...
Were YSS - one of Iowas oldest & largest nonprofits dedicated to putting kids first. Our mission To spark hope create opportunities and help young people thrive. With life-changing programs an enthusiastic leadership team and our brand-new 50-acre recovery campus were growing fast and thinking big. Check us out at !
At YSS we celebrate the unique backgrounds identities and experiences that each team member brings. As an Equal Opportunity Employer were dedicated to creating a respectful inclusive and empowering environment where everyone can grow and succeed. And were always working to do better together.
YSS is a nicotine-free workplace.
Heads Up! Dont 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 your spam/junk folder too). Got questions Email
- were happy to help! The YSS Hiring Process
- Apply - Fill out the online app at - Well check out your skills and experience.
- Interview - Phone video or in-person - well 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 its a match youll get a formal offer through Paycom.
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