Clarification from the agency

Open to Public

The purpose of the Child and Youth Programs (CYP) Assistant School Age Care (SAC) Director position is to assist the CYP SAC Director to administer a developmentally appropriate SAC program. The incumbent is expected to work with the SAC Director with minimum supervision toward the overall objectives of administering the SAC program. Work is subject to review for adequacy of program accomplishments, effectiveness, and compatibility with other work, and compliance with requirements. This is a developmental position. Permanent placement into the position requires completion of regulatory requirements.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  Major duties and responsibilities of the Assistant SAC Director include program management, budgeting and financial management, personnel management, program operations, interactions and relationships, and compliance.  

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT:
Assists with the development and supervision of a developmentally appropriate SAC program that promotes the social, emotional, physical and cognitive growth of children and youth in the age categories served. Assists in providing program oversight and accountability for the performance of employees and the safety of participants in accordance with Department of Defense (DoD), United States Marine Corps (USMC), and local policies and procedures. Assists interpreting and applying child and youth development philosophy/principles and USMC policies based on patron needs and program evaluation and assessment.

Assists with development, implementation and analysis of surveys and needs assessments of staff and patrons to ensure appropriate programming and hours of operation. Assists with collection and maintenance of up-to-date statistical data for planning and reporting purposes in accordance with higher headquarters and statutory requirements and for the purpose of maximizing spaces and ensuring that resources accommodate the needs of command personnel. This may include hours of operation, transportation to schools attended by eligible patrons, and programming needs of the military community.

Participates in the CYP Inclusion Action Team meetings as required. Helps coordinate staff training that includes reference to food and environmental allergies or physical disabilities, and policies and procedures on special needs accommodations.  Maintains supporting documentation on special needs and ensures proper attention is provided for each child. Ensures maintenance of appropriate standards for facility condition, safety and sanitation. Submits work requests to maintenance as required. Recommends purchase of equipment and supplies to adequately maintain the facility and associated programming. Helps ensure required inspections are conducted by health, safety and fire officials. Monitors cleanliness, sanitation, health, fire, and safety standards in the designated facilities, play areas, playgrounds, and surrounding areas of responsibility. Ensures completion of daily inspection checklists. Follows up on corrective actions for identified deficiencies and prepares and forwards applicable responses and reports.

BUDGETING AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT:
Assists in overseeing the collection, accurate accounting and reporting of funds received from patrons. Ensures compliance with all regulations governing the use of appropriated and nonappropriated funds. Adheres to authorized methods of acquisition.

Conditions of employment

• See Duties and Qualifications

EVALUATIONS:

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Be 18 years of age, possess a high school diploma or equivalent, can speak, read, and write English, follow verbal and written instructions, and communicate effectively orally and in writing. Be able to lift and carry children and objects up to 45lbs independently, and over 45lbs with assistance. Activities may require incumbent to obtain a government driver's license (to include driving a government vehicle while transporting children).

In addition to the above, candidate must possess: 24 months working in a USMC or other military service childcare or youth program, completion of DoD approved competency training courses. Additionally, successful completion of all required training for Program Assistant (Entry, Intermediate, and Target Level) must be complete and evident by service-issued documentation.

OR

Two years of experience working in a childcare or youth program, plus possess and maintain one of the following directly related to the age group of the position to which assigned: Child Development Associate Credential, Military School Age Credential, or other nationally recognized Youth Development Credential.

Must be able to obtain and maintain TIER-1 Child Care (CNACI) background checks which are required for positions that involve working with children under 18 years of age.  Must pass a pre-employment physical and annual physicals thereafter, provide evidence of immunization and be free from communicable disease.  Must complete DoD training requirements, annual ongoing training, and required certifications, if any.  Must maintain CPR and First Aid certifications.  

Note:
This position is part of a career development program and participation in the HQMC Apprenticeship Pilot is mandatory. This position is not to exceed two years.

This   position is identified as a Test Designated Position (TDP).  The incumbent is subject to random drug testing because duties must be performed with a high level of productivity, reliability, and judgment to prevent adversely affecting personnel safety, and causing risk/damage to government property, and/or significant adverse impact to day-to-day operations.  A positive drug test, or failure to submit for testing, may become the basis for removal from this position.

How you will be evaluated

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

Your application/resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. This vacancy will be filled by the best qualified applicant as determined by the selecting official.