CYS Coordinator NF-05

U.S. Army MWR; Fort Drum (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare fee discounts

Access to federal facilities

Possible commuter benefits

Job summary

A military family support organization based in Fort Drum, NY, seeks a qualified individual to oversee child and youth services programs. Responsibilities include program management, personnel supervision, and budget oversight to ensure compliance with regulations. The role requires an undergraduate degree in a relevant field and two years of experience managing child services. Interested candidates must apply online by 04/27/2026 to be considered for this vital position supporting military families.

Qualifications

• Completion of undergraduate degree with 24 credits in child-related fields required.
• Two years of experience managing child and youth services programs needed.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee performance and wellbeing of children in accordance with policies.
• Recruit and supervise qualified personnel for child programs.
• Manage funds and develop CYS annual budget for programs.

Skills

Management experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in child development or related field

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

Summary

This position is located at Fort Drum, NY.

Childcare Fee

• First Child: 100% childcare fee discount
• Second and Subsequent Child: 25% childcare fee discount

Responsibilities

• Provides program oversight and accountability for the performance of staff and the safety and wellbeing of children and youth in accordance with Department of Defense (DoD), Army and local policies and standards.
• Recruits and hires qualified personnel using Army CYS Standard Position Descriptions. Supervises program administrators and/or directors/managers; CYS Specialists, CYS Trainers and other staff assigned directly to CYS.
• Coordinates management of funds and resources, including developing the annual budget for the installation CYS program that includes submission and prioritization of all program component requirements.
• Establishes and maintains an active program of parental involvement, providing parent education opportunities and encouraging parent observation and participation.
• Serves as Subject Matter Expert on installation child and youth services issues. Prepares reports, surveys, and briefings for command and installation on matters pertaining to CYS. Supports all EEO and AA objectives.

Requirements

• Direct deposit is required. Social Security Card is required.
• Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
• One-year probationary period may be required.
• Must satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
• Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of appointment.
• Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3, paragraph 2, including a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation.
• The Crime Control Act must be successfully completed and maintained.
• Must have a current health assessment documenting good mental and physical health, freedom from communicable disease, and immunizations per current Army and DoD policy to include annual influenza vaccinations.
• Must satisfactorily complete training requirements. Travel to on- and off-post locations required. Job requires working both indoors and outdoors.

Qualifications

Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position.

Educational Requirements

• Successful completion of an undergraduate degree that included at least 24 semester hours in child development, early childhood education, home economics (with early childhood emphasis), elementary education, or other appropriate fields.
• Or a combination of education and experience equivalent to a 4-year degree, including 24 semester hours in an appropriate field plus additional coursework or experience that provides comparable knowledge.

Professional Experience

• Twenty-four (24) months of professional experience managing at least two CYS programs to include one year of responsibility for a center-based child or youth program facility. Experience must be equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower level, including regulatory, personnel, funding and budgeting responsibilities.
• Ability to plan and organize work, analyze problems, gather relevant data and recognize solutions.
• Comprehensive written and oral communication skills. Ability to present ideas and proposals to a variety of audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience as a CYS Program Operations Specialist or CYS Administrator at a medium or large garrison.
• Minimum of one year experience as a CYS Coordinator at a small garrison.

Education

Proof of education is required at the time of application. Education must be directly related to the position to be filled. General education courses do not count towards the credit total.

Application Process

To apply, submit online at USAJOBS by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 04/27/2026. If you are unable to apply online, request a paper application by contacting the NAF Human Resources representative at the contact information below. All application materials must be submitted no later than 3:00 PM CST on 04/27/2026.

Benefits

• Access to certain federal facilities may require a REAL ID‑compliant driver's license/ID or an Enhanced Driver's License (EDL) from permitted states.
• This position is part of a pay-banded system. Sunday premium pay for regularly scheduled employees and night differential pay may be authorized by the Garrison Commander.
• Non-foreign overseas allowances, cost of living (COLA), and differentials will not be paid.
• Commissary privileges (excluding tobacco or alcohol) are temporary and expire 31 December 2026.

Contact Information

CHRA
NAF C2SC - Recruitment Branch
Phone: 000‑000‑0000
Email: [e-mail]
Address: BN‑NAF‑W0XQAA, US ARMY GARRISON, FORT DRUM, NY 13602, USA