School Age Care (SAC) Director

NAVBASE Point Loma; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

NAVBASE Point Loma seeks a Youth Director to administer a developmentally appropriate youth program serving eligible patrons. You will direct SAC/YP operations, ensure safety, security and staff training, and manage facility needs for up to 199 children.

You will work with military families, coordinate emergency plans, and supervise personnel while ensuring regulatory compliance with DoD and state guidelines.

Qualifications

• Experience and KSAs related to leading a youth program.
• Ability to design and manage a complex program including safety, training and facility management.
• Knowledge of regulations pertaining to military child care and child abuse prevention.
• Knowledge of financial management, budgeting, and purchasing for a youth program.
• Strong leadership and collaboration with military families.

Responsibilities

• Administer a developmentally appropriate youth program for children of eligible patrons.
• Direct and operate a School Age Care (SAC) program and/or a Youth Program (YP.
• Coordinate safety, security, disease prevention, and staff training.
• Engage parents and manage facility operations for up to 199 children.
• Supervise staff and respond to emergencies and health concerns.

Skills

Program planning

Organizing

Coordinating

Leadership

Interpersonal communication

English communication

Education

Combination of education and full time experience working with children

Job description

The purpose of the Youth Director position is to administer a developmentally appropriate youth program for children of eligible patrons. Administration includes the direction and operation of a small (up to 99 children) or a medium (100-199 children) School Age Care (SAC) program and/or a Youth Program (YP).

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 combination of education and full time experience working with children.
• 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.