Kids Club Site Coordinator Ballard (55481)

This position has a $2500 sign on bonus!

YSS is looking for an energetic compassionate and dependable Kids Club Site Coordinatorto join our team in Ballard!

At Kids Club we do more than provide childcarewe create a place where kids feel safe supported and excited to learn play and grow. As the Site Coordinator youll lead the daily experience for children and staff alike helping create a fun structured and welcoming environment where every child feels seen encouraged and connected.

This role is equal parts leader mentor organizer and problem-solver. Youll oversee daily programming support and coach staff build strong relationships with families and bring creative activities to life throughout the school year and summer.:

What Youll Do...

• Plan and lead engaging programming during the school year school breaks in-service days and summer.
• Create educational recreational and service-learning activities that keep kids active and engaged.
• Coach and support staff in daily operations behavior support and classroom management.
• Maintain a safe positive environment while supervising children and encouraging participation.
• Oversee attendance family communication child records and check-in/check-out procedures.
• Coordinate meals and snacks and help daily routines run smoothly.
• Partner with community organizations and team members to enhance programming.
• Complete required documentation and participate in trainings and meetings.

Please know this is not a complete list of the positions responsibilities. Duties can change.

Who You Are...

Youre a positive organized leader who knows how to connect with kids and support a team. You bring patience energy and confidence to each day creating a safe welcoming environment where children and staff can thrive.

What We Provide...

Supportive Culture & Work Environment

• Supportive leadership team and mission-driven culture
• Flexibility and autonomy in a collaborative environment
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees

Health & Wellness Benefits

• 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) / Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• Flu shots and mental health support resources
• Paid membership to the Athletic Club of Ames

Time Off & Work-Life Balance

• Generous paid time off (4 weeks PTO)
• Paid holidays including a birthday holiday
• Volunteer time off

Financial & Retirement Benefits

• $2500 sign on bonus. Terms and conditions apply.
• Competitive salary
• Supplemental compensation award
• 403(b) retirement savings plan

Professional & Career Support

• Professional liability insurance coverage
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified employer

To create a world where youth are valued and empowered we ask staff to embraceYSScore values -Commitment Collaboration Compassion Innovation Integrityand aCan Do Spirit. We also ask for the following:

MUST HAVES (Required Qualifications)

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3 years of experience working with children in a school child care or youth development setting

SHOULD HAVES (Preferred Qualifications)

• Associates degree or higher in Early Childhood Education Child Development Elementary Education or a related field
• One or more years of experience in a school child care or child development setting
• Experience in a lead or supervisory role
• CPR/First Aid Universal Precautions and Mandatory Reporter training (or willingness to obtain within 3 months)

SKILLS & ABILITIES That Make You Stand Out

• Strong communicator who connects easily with kids families and teammates
• Calm steady and solution-focusedeven when things get a little chaotic (because kids)
• Quick thinker with solid judgment and creative problem-solving skills
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Skilled at managing time priorities and daily program flow like a pro

THE IDEALCANDIDATE

• Genuinely enjoys working with kids and building meaningful relationships
• Brings positive energy creativity and consistency to your work every day
• Understands child development basics and use them to guide your approach
• Steps up as a leader who supports both kids and staff with confidence and care
• Is driven by purpose equity inclusion and meaningful community impact
• Brings humility cultural awareness and respect to every interaction
• Is collaborative dependable and energized by mission-driven work

We Celebrate 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 YSSone of Iowas largest and longest-standing nonprofits dedicated to putting kids first. Our mission is simple but powerful: spark hope create opportunity and help young people thrive.

• From life-changing programs to a new 50-acre recovery campus were expanding fast and thinking big. Learn more at .
• We value the unique backgrounds identities and experiences each team member brings. As an Equal Opportunity Employer were committed to building a respectful inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone can grow and succeed.
• YSS is a nicotine-free workplace.

Stay Connected...We communicate with applicants by email through our Paycom system. Please check your inbox regularly (and your spam/junk folder just in case). We may also send you text messages if you give us that permission when you apply. Questions Reach us anytime at

Hiring Process...Heres what to expect:

• Apply Submit your application at We review your skills and experience
• Interview Phone video or in-person conversation
• References Well connect with 3 professional references
• Screening Background check driving record check and license verification if required
• Offer If its a match youll receive a formal offer through Paycom