CYP Lead

Summary Navy Child and Youth Programs (CYP) offers high quality early care and youth services in center-based (birth - five), facility-based (age 5-12), and recreational environments (teen; youth sports and fitness). Youth Director manages and oversees a comprehensive youth program and has overall responsibility of the YP. In addition to compliance, fiscal, and programming responsibilities, the employee supervises and develops a team of professionals. Learn more about us at: https://www.navycyp.org. Learn more about this agency Requirements Conditions of Employment Must satisfactorily complete all background checks for child care positions, including fingerprint checks, a Tier 1 with Child Care check, Tier 3 if applicable, and a State Criminal History Repository (SCHR) check. Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment. Must pass a pre-employment physical, provide evidence of immunization, be free of all communicable diseases, and obtain appropriate immunization against communicable diseases. Ability to sustain considerable walking, standing, bending, stooping, and lifting up to 40 pounds. Must be 18 years of age or older. Must successfully obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance as needed. Ability to complete required training certificates, and maintain certifications or credentials required by Federal, State, and/or national accreditation institutions used as part of DoD's Child and Youth Programs. May be required to work an uncommon tour including evening and weekend hours. May be required to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license, transport children, and/or attend field trips. Qualifications *Bi-weekly review of applicants beginning December 4, 2024* Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs. A qualified candidate possesses the following: 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. Three (3) years of full-time experience working with children and/or youth (with 4-year degree or combination of experience and education). OR One (1) year of professional experience working with children and/or youth (with graduate degree). Education **Must provide a copy of your H.S. Diploma, GED, or College Transcripts (showing degree awarded/conferred) when you apply.** Master's or higher degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE), Child Development, Youth Recreation, Physical Education, Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Youth Development, or other field directly related to Pre-K or Primary Education. OR Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE), Child Development, Youth Recreation, Physical Education, Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Youth Development, or other field directly related to Pre-K or Primary Education. OR Combination of education and experience (e.g., courses equivalent to a major/24 higher-level semester hours appropriate to the position plus appropriate experience or additional course work) that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of a 4-year course of study in Early Childhood Education (ECE), Child Development, Youth Recreation, Physical Education, Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Youth Development, or other field related to Pre-K or Primary Education. Note: 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. 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. 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 DoD for 6 months from the date of the drug test. All individuals involved in the provision of childcare services on a Department of Navy (DON) installation or in a DON-sanctioned program must complete the Installation Records Check (IRC). The IRC includes a check of the Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Program (SARP) records in the Alcohol and Drug Management Information Tracking System (ADMITS) database, a check of the Family Advocacy Program (FAP) records in the Fleet and Family Support Management Information System (FFSMIS), and an installation security/base check via the Navy Justice Information System (NJIS) database and/or other law enforcement systems. This information will be used to determine suitability for the applicant in accordance with criteria for automatic and presumptive disqualifiers, per DoDI 1402.05. Per Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 1402.05 Background Checks on Individuals in DoD Child Care Services Programs, incumbents will be automatically disqualified for a conviction in either civilian or military court (to include any general, special, or summary court-martial conviction or if they received non-judicial punishment [under Article 15 or chapter 47 of Title 10, U.S.C]) for any of the following: a sexual offense, any criminal offense involving a child victim, or a felony drug offense. Additionally, the incumbent will be automatically disqualified if he/she has been held to be negligent in a civil adjudication or administrative proceeding concerning the death of or serious injury to a child or dependent person entrusted to the individual's care. Non-U.S. citizens with fewer than three years of recent residential history in the U.S. may be determined ineligible for employment. Read more Benefits Review our benefits