• Works in-ratio 50% of the time providing breaks for assigned staff, modeling appropriate behavior, and providing program oversight and
  accountability during all hours of program operation.
• Supervises and evaluates employees based on established performance standards as required.
• Works with trainer and supervisor to plan, coordinate and implement activities and special events that meet the physical, social, emotional and cognitive needs of children and youth.
• Serves as a member of the CYS Services Garrison Rapid Improvement Team as needed to ensure assigned area is in compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements leading to DoD Certification and national accreditation.
• May be required to perform health related practices as reasonable accommodation for children with disabilities.

Conditions of employment

• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required
• Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check
• A one year probationary period may be required
• An employer referred pre-employment physical examination is required

Conditions of Employment:

1. If selected, a completed and signed copy of our job application form (DA Form 3433) is required prior to entrance on duty. (Click here to view form).
2. Satisfactory performance, successful completion of training requirements and demonstrated on the job competency is required.
3. Travel to on and off post locations required.

Qualifications

Minimally qualified candidates will possess either Option # 1 or Option #2:

Option #1

• A 4-year college or university degree with a major course of study (24 semester hours completed) in youth development, youth administration, physical education, elementary education, secondary education, special education.
• Experience working as a Lead Child and Youth Program Assistant, Lead Child and Youth Program Technician, Child and Youth Site Leader or as a successful graduate of an Army CYS Services/Land Grant University Intern Program or similar program.
• The ability to select, train and supervise staff.

OR

Option #2

• A combination of education and experience that includes at a minimum of twenty-four (24) semester hours in youth development, youth administration, physical education, elementary education, secondary education, or special education.
  • EXAMPLES for Combination of Experience & Education:
    • 1 year work experience with children & youth PLUS 3 years of education (90 semester hours completed) that included 24 semester hours in the fields identified above, OR
    • 2 years work experience with children & youth PLUS 2 years of education (60 semester hours completed) that included 24 semester hours in the fields identified above, OR
    • 3 years work experience with children & youth PLUS 1 year of education (30 semester hours completed) that included 24 semester hours in the fields identified above
• Twelve (12) months of directly related work experience as a Lead Child and Youth Program Assistant, Lead Child and Youth Program Technician, Child and Youth Site Leader or as a successful graduate of an Army CYS Services/Land Grant University Intern Program or similar program.

IN ADDITION, all minimally qualified applicants will also possess the following:

• The ability to develop and implement child and youth facility-based programs, AND
• The ability to plan and organize work, AND
• The ability to analyze problems to identify significant factors, AND
• The ability to gather pertinent data and recognize solutions, AND
• The ability to present ideas and proposals to a variety of audiences, AND
• Possess comprehensive oral communications skills and analytical writing skills

HIGHLY PREFERRED are those candidates that possess both the minimum qualifications above and:

• Experience or knowledge of the Boys and Girls Clubs of America or 4H programs, AND/OR
• Experience working with youth in grades 6 thru 12.

PLEASE NOTE: Your resume & application package must reflect the qualifications stated in the announcement and questionnaire to be rated eligible. You must also include the Highly Preferred criteria in your resume, if applicable.

**Applicants that meet the Minimum Qualifications & Highly Preferred criteria will be referred to management for consideration first. All others will be referred if management does not make a selection from the Highly Preferred list**

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Applicants can claim the following eligibilities:

• NAF Eligibility - Business Based Action
• NAF Eligibility - Current Appropriated Funds Employee CNE (APF)
• NAF Eligibility - Current/Former NAF Employee (CNE/FNE)
• NAF Eligibility - Involuntarily Separated From the Military
• NAF Eligibility - Military Spouse Preference (MSP)
• NAF Eligibility - Outside Applicant Non Veteran (OANV)
• NAF Eligibility - Outside Applicant Veteran (OAV)
• NAF Eligibility - Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran (OAV)