School Age Care Director - Lead Military Youth Programs

Commander, Navy Installations Command; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Commander, Navy Installations Command seeks a Youth Director to administer a developmentally appropriate youth program for eligible patrons. This includes directing School Age Care and/or Youth Program activities, ensuring safety, security, and quality services for up to 199 children.

The role requires KSAs related to child and youth development, compliance with military regulations, and strong leadership to manage staff and collaborate with installation CYP teams.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of child and youth development principles and managing complex programs with safety, security, disease prevention, training, parent involvement, and facility management.
• Knowledge of DoD/DON/local and state regulations for military child care.
• Knowledge of laws governing child abuse and neglect in federal/state contexts.
• Knowledge of facility design, use, and maintenance for military child care.
• Knowledge of financial management, budgeting, and purchasing for child and youth programs.
• Skill in program planning, organizing, and coordinating program components.
• Skill in working with military families and understanding military lifestyles.
• Interpersonal communication and leadership to organize a CYP team.
• Ability to identify and respond to emergencies, including evacuations and illness.
• Ability to supervise others and exercise sound business skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.

Skills

Child development

Program planning

Safety management

Emergency response

Leadership

English communication

Military families

Job description

Commander, Navy Installations Command seeks a Youth Director to administer a developmentally appropriate youth program for eligible patrons. This includes directing School Age Care and/or Youth Program activities, ensuring safety, security, and quality services for up to 199 children.

The role requires KSAs related to child and youth development, compliance with military regulations, and strong leadership to manage staff and collaborate with installation CYP teams.