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Youth Development Leader

Job in Marion, Linn County, Iowa, 43305, USA
Listing for: AYS
Full Time position Listed on 2026-11-13
Job specializations:
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 36000 - 41000 USD Yearly USD 36000.00 41000.00 YEAR

Job Description & How to Apply Below

Job Description:

Job Description At AYS our mission is to create an accessible, reliable, enriching community where every child and family thrive beyond the school day.

Get paid to lead, grow your career, and make a real difference in your community.

What We Provide

Competitive Pay Flexible Scheduling Education Connections Professional Development Free Childcare Compensation:
Salary: $36,000 - $41,000 Hours Per Week: 37.5 hrs

Schedule:

Morning and afternoon program, as well administrative time for program preparation and training. You're A Great Fit If You Are Fun Energetic Responsible A Natural Leader Love Working with Kids Team Player Mission-Driven Going Into Education or Social Work A Former Teacher Step into our 90-day training program designed to set you up for success as a Youth Development Leader.

A genuine passion for youth, community, and growing into leadership is what matters most.

You'll Need

High school diploma/GED plus a willingness to complete CYC Certification (or another approved youth worker credential), with 2 years of related experience or 1 year of AYS experience — ORSome college plus 2 years of related experience — ORA BA/BS plus 1 year of related experience

Supervisory experience preferred

What You'll Do
  • Be the energy in the room — lead with positivity and bring the AYS spirit to everything you do.
  • Lead your team — mentor and support fellow Youth Development Associates day-to-day.
  • Own the site — step into site-level decision-making and keep things running safely and smoothly.
  • Build real relationships — connect with families, school partners, and staff to make sure every kid has a great experience.
  • Bring the curriculum to life — implement engaging daily programming aligned with our Curriculum Framework.
  • Keep growing — complete your 90-day training lab and required trainings.
  • We make them worth your time.
The Physical Side of the Job
  • Active on your feet — comfortable standing, walking, and/or sitting for extended periods throughout the day.
  • Ready to lend a hand — able to move supplies or equipment up to 20 lbs.
  • Quick when it counts — able to move fast and intervene calmly to keep everyone safe.
  • Confident decision-maker — able to read situations and act independently without waiting for direction.
  • Reliable transportation — able to get yourself to your assigned site consistently.

Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities. xzgxqkn

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