Program Management - Applies professional knowledge of child and youth development to develop and supervise developmentally appropriate SAC and YP. 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. 
Budgeting and Financial Management - Develops integrated budget input, conducts written analysis of budget variances as necessary, and prepares justification for funding of program resource requirements and repairs or maintenance of facilities and equipment. Oversees the collection, accurate accounting and reporting of funds received from patrons. Ensures compliance with all regulations governing the use of appropriated and non-appropriated funds. Adheres to authorized methods of acquisition.
Personnel Management - Responsible for the supervision of employees and volunteers. The types and number of employees supervised by this position will vary based on the size of the program and actual program requirements. Supervisory responsibilities may include supervision of the Teen Coordinator, Sports Coordinator, Teen/Sports Coordinator, Assistant Director, Program Leaders, Program Assistants, Operations   Clerk(s), and Custodian(s). Ensures proper and timely initiation and implementation of all personnel actions and assures quality related to selection, assignments, training, promotions, disciplinary actions, and recognition of employees and volunteers. Ensures all employees follow safety, health, nutrition, and risk management policies and procedures. Oversees the development of a staffing schedule in accordance with established ratios and group sizes and coordinates use of employees who work across CY programs with other installation CYP Directors. Monitors schedule to ensure that program meets the required child to adult ratios and that over-staffing is avoided. Establishes local performance standards for employees and volunteers using established standards and requirements and evaluates performance. Receives and ensures resolution of complaints related to personnel and takes disciplinary action as necessary. 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.
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. Ensures implementation of these SOPs. 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, and (as applicable to each installation). Maintains an active program of parental involvement to include a PIB, parent education opportunities, and activities that provide parents with opportunities to participate. Gives input into the development of CYP employee and parent handbooks and ensures distribution of these handbooks.  Ensures that available program spaces are fully utilized.  Works collaboratively with the person responsible for maintaining the Central Waiting List (CWL) 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

• “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.
• Position is subject to special inoculation and immunization requirements as a condition of employment for working with children, which includes influenzxa.
• Satisfactorily complete all background checks in accordance with PL 101-647 to include National Agency Check with Written Inquiries (NACI).
• Incumbents must also meet all requirements for military base access, and satisfactorily complete a Local Law Enforcement Agency Check (LEAC), as well as allcomponents of an Installation Record Check (IRC).
• Incumbents must satisfactorily complete all background checks, including a fingerprint check, a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI), and a State Criminal History Repository (SCHR) check for childcare positions.
• Incumbents will be automatically disqualified for a conviction in either a civilian or military court for any of the following: a sexual offense; any criminal offense involving a child victim; or a felony drug offense.
• Incumbent will be automatically disqualified if he/she has been held to be negligent in a civil adjudication or administrative proceeding concerning the death or serious injury to a child or dependent person entrusted to the individual’s care.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

A 4-year degree in a field related to youth programs, such as youth recreation, physical education, elementary education, secondary education, home economics with an emphasis in human development, youth development, psychology, or social work, or other degree appropriate to the position being filled AND 3 years of full time experience working with children and/or youth.

OR

A Master's degree in a related field of study as stated above AND 1 year of full time experience working with children.

OR

A combination of education and experience (e.g. courses equivalent to a major in a field (24 higher level semester hours) appropriate to the position (see above) plus appropriate experience or additional course work that that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study described above AND 3 years of full time experience working with children and/or youth.

AND

Knowledge of the principles of child and youth development and in designing and managing an exceptionally complex program that includes, but is not limited to safety, security, disease prevention, employee training, developmentally appropriate activities, parent involvement, and facility management.

Knowledge of DOD, DON, local and state regulations, instructions and procedures pertaining to military child care.

Knowledge of Federal and State laws governing the detection and prevention of child abuse and/or neglect.

Knowledge of facility design, functional use, and maintenance concepts pertaining to military child care.

Knowledge of financial management, budgeting, and purchasing as it pertains to a child and youth program.

Skill in program planning, organizing and coordinating to devise and carry out a variety of program components.

Skill working with military families and an understanding of military lifestyles is preferred.

Skill in interpersonal communication and leadership to facilitate and organize a collaborative and cohesive installation CYP team.

Ability to identify and respond properly to emergency situations, including evacuations, child and youth illness, and physical and emotional disorders.

Ability to supervise others, exercise sound business skills, and provide positive personnel management.

Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing and possess strong interpersonal communication skills.

How you will be evaluated

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

Using the qualifications of the positions, as predetermined ranking and rating criteria of knowledge, skills, and abilities will be used for each application.