The Youth Director is responsible for the administration of the facility. Major duties and responsibilities include implementation of developmentally appropriate programs, budgeting and financial management, personnel management, program operation, and compliance, among other tasks. These tasks are summarized below.

Program Management

Implements a developmentally appropriate program that promotes the social, emotional, physical and cognitive growth of children and youth in the age categories served.

Provides program oversight and accountability for the performance of employees and the safety of children in accordance with the Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Navy (DoN), and local policies and standards.

Recommends modification of higher-level program goals and interprets and applies child and youth development philosophy/principles and DoN policies based on patron needs and program evaluation and assessment.Collects and maintains up-to-date statistical data for planning and reporting purposes. This may include hours of operation, transportation to schools attended by eligible patrons, and programming needs of the military community.

Maintains liaison with local institutions and community organizations to stay abreast of trends and changes in the community

Participants actively and positively in managing and resolving issues with parents, volunteers and/or employees.

Budgeting and Financial Management

Develops integrated budget input, conducts written analysis of budget variances as necessary

Oversees the collection, accurate accounting and reporting of funds received from patrons.

Ensures compliance with all regulations governing the use of appropriated and nonappropriated funds.

Personnel Management

Responsible for the supervision of employees and volunteers. Numbers vary based on the s.ze of the program and actual program requirements.

Ensures proper and timely initiation and implementation of all personnel actions related to selection, assignment, training, promotions, disciplinary actions, and recognition of employees and volunteers.

Supports and carries out all established EEO objectives and policies in matters of personnel management and supervision and communicates support of these policies to subordinates.

Ensures all employees follow safety, health, nutrition, and risk management policies and procedures.Provides clear guidance to employees and volunteers regarding compliance with standards and execution of management directives.

Works collaboratively with CYP Training Specialist(s) to identify training needs of employees, provide or make provisions for training to accomplish those needs, and assess application of training.

Ensures training is competency-based and tied to career progression. Encourages and facilitates the pursuit of continuing higher education, including the Military School-Age (MSA) credential or college-level classes.

Program Operations

Gives input into the development of CYP standard operating procedures (SOPs) as required for the efficient operation and management of facility and programs.

Works collaboratively with other CYP Directors to establish and implement a combined Parent Involvement Board (PIB) that includes parents and representatives from the Child Development Center (CDC), Child Development Home (CDH), SAC.

Gives input into the development of CYP employee and parent handbooks and ensures distribution of these handbooks.

Works collaboratively with the person responsible for maintaining the Central Waiting List to ensure vacancies are filled quickly.

Compliance

Ensures compliance with, and is assessed by adherence to the standards and criteria developed by the DoN, DoD, the Military Child Care Act (MCCA), and the Council on Accreditation (COA). Takes action to obtain and retain DoD certification and COA accreditation. Takes action to implement recommendations or correct: deficiencies resulting from inspections or accreditation visits. Prepares responses to inspection reports.

Ensures the development and provision of programs related to the core program areas outlined in the OPNAV and implements programs required by the DoN such as Boys and Girls Club of America (BGCA) and 4-H required programs.

Implements and supports policies and procedures to ensure compliance with health, fire, safety, facility, and program regulatory guidance and standards.

Responsible for compliance with child abuse and neglect reporting requirements.

Ensures compliance with the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). Ensures food service operations provide nutritionally balanced meals and snacks in accordance with USDA guidelines.

Additional Responsibilities

Serves as a mandatory reporter to Family Advocacy and Child Protective Services as prescribed by local policy in the case of suspected incidences of child abuse and neglect.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• You must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent Unit
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test and complete medical screening. Must be up to date on immunizations and free of communicible disease.
• A childcare security backgroud check is required.
• You must go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9
• Must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or U.S. National
• Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer

Qualifications

Knowledge of child and youth development principles, practices and techniques. Experience working with military lifestyles is preferred.  Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in English and possess strong interpersonal communication skills.

Conditions of Employment:  These positions are subject to background check and pre-employment drug and medical screenings in accordance with federal regulations.  The incumbent is required to do considerable walking, standing, bending, stooping, standings, and lifting to 40 pounds.  Ability to favorably pass pre-employment physical, provide evidence of immunization and be free from communicable disease and ability to favorably pass pre-employment drug screening.  Please note: Marijuana is a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act and therefore use of marijuana is illegal under Federal law regardless of State laws. A positive drug test result for marijuana (or any other drug tested for) will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and ineligibility to apply for a position within the Department of Defense for 6 months from the date of the drug test. 

How you will be evaluated

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

All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement, and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume to determine the level of KSAs related to the job requirements.  Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of KSAs will be used for each resume.  Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager.

For consideration, transcripts must be submitted at the time of application