The Child and Youth Program (CYP) Direct Care Supervisor assists the center Director by supervising, supporting, and instructing Direct Care Professionals in CDCs and SAC Programs. They oversee staff accountability, manage schedules, model proper interactions, and maintain program requirements. When necessary, they provide ratio coverage and can serve as the Manager on Duty, fully assuming the Director's responsibilities and oversight duties in their absence to ensure smooth daily operations.
Summary
The Child and Youth Program (CYP) Direct Care Supervisor assists the center Director by supervising, supporting, and instructing Direct Care Professionals in CDCs and SAC Programs. They oversee staff accountability, manage schedules, model proper interactions, and maintain program requirements. When necessary, they provide ratio coverage and can serve as the Manager on Duty, fully assuming the Director's responsibilities and oversight duties in their absence to ensure smooth daily operations.
Supervisory duties comprise 25% of incumbent's time and include but are not limited to:
Directs work to be accomplished by staff.
Assigns work based on priorities, difficulty and requirements of assignments, and staff capabilities.
Conducts annual performance reviews of staff.
Participates in section staffing decisions.
Ensures staff receives proper training to fulfill requirements of their positions.
Addresses potential disciplinary and/or performance issues timely and takes appropriate, corrective action(s) as necessary.
Supports Commander, Navy Installations Command's (CNIC) Equal Employment. Opportunity (EEO) policy; fosters a work environment free of discrimination, harassment, and/or reprisal; and ensures equitable treatment of all staff.
General duties comprise 75% of incumbent's time and include but are not limited to:
Personnel Management
Supervises an assigned team of direct care professionals and volunteers.
Initiates and implements personnel actions and supports the CYP Director in order to assure quality related to selection, assignments, training, promotions, disciplinary actions, and recognition of employees and volunteers.
Supports and carries out all established Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) objectives and policies in matters of personnel management and communicates support of these policies.
Establishes local performance standards for employees and volunteers using established standards and requirements and rates employees' performance.
Coordinates with Training and Curriculum Specialists and confirms intended learning outcomes are applied and reassessed as applicable to refine individual competency and promote mastery of new skill(s).
Resolves complaints related to personnel concerns and makes recommendations to the Director for corrective action as necessary.
Encourages and facilitates the pursuit of continuing higher education, including the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, Military School-Age (MSA) credential or college level classes.
Program Operations
Build and adjust shifts to maintain exact staff-to-child ratios, integrate training time, and manage leave requests.
Modify daily schedules for emergent needs and clarify staff assignments in real time.
Route classroom changes to the operations clerk to ensure accurate updates for billing, utilization, and recordkeeping.
Validate opening and closing protocols, assuming complete responsibility as the directed Manager on Duty.
Maintain adequate programming supplies and align material availability with planned lesson activities.
Apprise the Director regularly regarding staffing levels to ensure optimal classroom management.
Develop and analyze surveys to gather staff and patron feedback for future program improvements
Program Management
Oversee developmentally appropriate SAC and CDC programs, coordinate field trips, and manage supplies.
Conduct routine safety sweeps and quality assurance audits on classroom logs and attendance reports.
Guide staff on Inclusion Support Plans, custom behavior strategies, and specialized tracking.
Monitor compliance with physician instructions, dietary limits, and parent-directed medication steps.
Train direct care staff, assist with single-ratio classrooms, and offer hands-on medical administration backup.
Management Operations
Ensures facility, program, and activity security through impromptu and routine safety checks to include classroom playground access/egress points, as well as scrutiny of indoor/outdoor inspections. Submits repair requests for assigned classrooms/activity areas and ensures temporary mitigations when necessary.
Ensures assigned areas are clean (if applicable sanitized), clear of clutter, and well maintained.
Reports lapses in cleaning contract to Director or Assistant Director for action.
Communication
Initiates professional communication and briefs parents, CYP team members, contractors, installation leadership, and partners (e.g., Kids Included Together).
Collaborates with CYP leaders, Training & Curriculum Specialists (T&Cs), and school liaisons to transition children smoothly as they age.
Actively addresses and resolves concerns involving parents, volunteers, or staff.
Conducts parent orientations, facilitates conferences, and assists in establishing the Parent Involvement Board (PIB).
Compliance
Implements and enforces Department of the Navy (DON) and DoD CYP policies regarding health, fire, safety, and facility standards.
Supports DoD certification/accreditation, reviews and submits accident reports, and serves as a mandatory reporter for suspected child abuse or neglect.
Oversees core CYP programming, manages child records, and ensures compliance with the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).
Position is subject to special inoculation and immunization requirements as a condition of employment for working with children.
Undergo pre-employment and random drug testing. A positive drug test, or failure to submit for testing, is a basis for removal from this position.
Must satisfactorily obtain or complete required training certificates and maintain certifications or credentials required by federal, state or National Accreditation institutions utilized as part of DOD’s Child and Youth Programs.
Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
Must meet federal suitability requirements including successful completion of background investigation.
In accordance with DoDI 6060.2, must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent.
May be required to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license, transport children, and/or attend field trips.
Qualifications
Knowledge of regulations, policies, and standards applicable to the CYP.
Knowledge of developmentally appropriate programming designed to meet the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive needs of children and youth from 6 weeks to 18 years of age.
Knowledge of child and youth development principles, practices, and techniques.
Knowledge of Federal and State laws governing the detection, prevention, and reporting of child abuse and/or neglect.
Knowledge of leading a team and understanding motivation and learning styles of individuals and groups in a CYP environment.
Skill in program planning, organizing, and employee scheduling.
Skill to provide leadership, mentoring, coaching to develop and lead teams in collaborative environments.
Skills to conduct informal and formal assessments of children to inform decisions about the children, to improve teaching practices and activity planning, and to drive program improvement.
Skill to conduct and document observations of CYP direct care staff to determine progression and provide feedback and follow up.
Ability to support and consistently reinforce developmental training of CYP direct care staff, providing ongoing guidance on the range of principles, practices, and techniques to ensure safe, healthy, and appropriate classroom/activity area operations, including recognition and identification of childhood illnesses and child abuse, etc.
Ability to conduct and review program evaluations of classroom and activity areas, identifying areas that need improvement, and establishing and implementing corrective action plans to address deficiencies.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing in order to communicate with CYP team and customers, prepare reports and plans, and document observations. Possesses strong interpersonal skills with children, youth, and adults.
Ability to identify and respond to emergency situations including evacuations, child illness, and physical and emotional needs.
Ability to maintain records and reports.
Ability to safeguard and account for monies and equipment.
Ability to supervise others.
Education
** Required toprovide a copy of your H.S. Diploma, GED, College Transcripts (showing degree awarded/conferred), and/or Certifications when you apply. **
A 4-year degree in Youth Development, Child Development, or related field, which can include Recreation, Youth Recreation, Physical Education, Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Early Childhood Education, Psychology, Social Work, Home Economics with an emphasis in Human Development or other degrees as appropriate AND2 years of full-time experience working with children and/or youth.
OR
Two years of specialized experience teaching children or similar work equivalent to at least the next lower grade or level requiring application of the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position to be filled.
Additional information
Executive Order 12564 requires a federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander, Navy Installations Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.
Non-U.S. citizens with fewer than three years of recent residential history in the U.S. may be determined ineligible for employment.
Some positions have special requirements. Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period. Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required.
In accordance with the Real ID Act of 2005, if a candidate or new hire requires access to a military installation and does not have a REAL ID, identity will need to be established. Identity is established by presenting either one (1) Acceptable Credential or by presenting an acceptable combination of Source Identify Documents. Acceptable Credentials are listed in List A and Acceptable Source Identity Documents are listed in Lists B and C in the link below (page 3). If using an Acceptable Credential, only one (1) from List A is required and if using Acceptable Source Identity Documents, one (1) from List B and one (1) from List C is required. https://www.oni.navy.mil/Portals/12/Vistors/Base%20Access%20Form.pdf?ver=2017-08-28-065204-693
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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. Resumes will be rated based on the information provided to determine the level of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of KSAs will be used for each resume.
The following documents are required at the time of application:
Resume
Proof of education/training: provide a copy of your awarded/conferred college transcript(s); if degree hasn't been conferred, provide copy of HS Diploma, GED, or equivalent
If claiming Department of Defense (DOD) Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Business Based Action (BBA) priority consideration: provide a copy of the notice of separation
If claiming Military Spouse Preference: provide a copy of the sponsor's Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders and a marriage certificate at the time of application
If claiming Veteran's Preference: provide a copy of your DD-214, Member-4 page and any supporting documentation (SF-15, V.A. disability letter, proof of service, etc.)
If a current or former Federal Employee: provide a copy of your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50
Note: When submitting transcripts for an associate degree or higher, proof of a high school diploma or equivalent is not required. All transcripts MUST show student's name, the name of the awarding university or educational institution, degree type, awarded/conferred date, and the field of study (major). If your degree has not been awarded and/or you possess certificates of completion for DoD approved competency-based training courses, and/or a valid CDA/MSA credential(s), you MUST also provide a copy of your HS Diploma or equivalent. Altered transcripts will not be accepted.
Transcripts from foreign colleges must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency in order to be considered. Applicants are responsible to obtain and submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency which is a private U.S. organization. Credential evaluations are not free, and applicants are responsible for the cost of the selected service.
Foreign high school transcripts or diplomas do not require credential evaluation but must be in English or a certified translation.
Applicants must apply online. Click the blue APPLY button at the top of this announcement to apply.
Reminder: Federal agencies are required to limit resumes to two (2) pages or less. Please review the Required Documents section of this announcement for more details.
NAVBASE Coronado San Diego
750 Pacific Coast Highway
San Diego, CA 92132-0058
US
Next steps
Using the required qualifications of the position, a standardized rating and ranking criteria of knowledge, skills, and abilities will be used to screen and assess each application.
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Times may vary during the hiring process, as your application status updates/changes you will be notified with a notification letter via email.
Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., Spam Blocker, etc.), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
The following documents are required at the time of application:
Resume
Proof of education/training: provide a copy of your awarded/conferred college transcript(s); if degree hasn't been conferred, provide copy of HS Diploma, GED, or equivalent
If claiming Department of Defense (DOD) Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Business Based Action (BBA) priority consideration: provide a copy of the notice of separation
If claiming Military Spouse Preference: provide a copy of the sponsor's Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders and a marriage certificate at the time of application
If claiming Veteran's Preference: provide a copy of your DD-214, Member-4 page and any supporting documentation (SF-15, V.A. disability letter, proof of service, etc.)
If a current or former Federal Employee: provide a copy of your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50
Note: When submitting transcripts for an associate degree or higher, proof of a high school diploma or equivalent is not required. All transcripts MUST show student's name, the name of the awarding university or educational institution, degree type, awarded/conferred date, and the field of study (major). If your degree has not been awarded and/or you possess certificates of completion for DoD approved competency-based training courses, and/or a valid CDA/MSA credential(s), you MUST also provide a copy of your HS Diploma or equivalent. Altered transcripts will not be accepted.
Transcripts from foreign colleges must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency in order to be considered. Applicants are responsible to obtain and submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency which is a private U.S. organization. Credential evaluations are not free, and applicants are responsible for the cost of the selected service.
Foreign high school transcripts or diplomas do not require credential evaluation but must be in English or a certified translation.
Applicants must apply online. Click the blue APPLY button at the top of this announcement to apply.
Reminder: Federal agencies are required to limit resumes to two (2) pages or less. Please review the Required Documents section of this announcement for more details.
NAVBASE Coronado San Diego
750 Pacific Coast Highway
San Diego, CA 92132-0058
US
Next steps
Using the required qualifications of the position, a standardized rating and ranking criteria of knowledge, skills, and abilities will be used to screen and assess each application.
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Times may vary during the hiring process, as your application status updates/changes you will be notified with a notification letter via email.
Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., Spam Blocker, etc.), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
