Youth Programs Supervisor & Education Lead

Obsolete Site; Joint Base Lewis-McChord (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Army NAF is seeking a dedicated supervisor for a child/youth program at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. The role involves leading up to twelve staff and volunteers, evaluating classroom operations, and implementing corrective actions to meet deadlines.

Ideal candidates have supervisory experience, a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, and strong communication skills to train staff and engage with parents. The position requires immunization compliance and a valid background check per DoD guidelines.

Qualifications

• Six months experience supervising or leading caregivers within child/youth facility-based programs.
• Experience managing in a classroom setting within child and youth programs.
• Experience implementing and overseeing a structured child and youth program curriculum.
• Demonstrated verbal communication skills gained through conducting training, delivering presentations, conducting meetings with parents and/or staff, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Supervises an assigned team consisting of up to twelve ratios children/youth comprised of direct care professionals and volunteers.
• Conducts and review program evaluations of classroom and activity areas, identifying areas that need improvement, and establishing and implementing corrective action plans to address deficiencies within the prescribed timeframes.
• May serve as the Manager on Duty assuming responsibilities and duties of the program Director or Assistant Director in their absence when assigned.
• Works in conjunction with the Training Specialist and conducts written observations of assigned direct care professionals during all hours of operation and evaluates employees on established performance standards.
• Resolves complaints related to personnel concerns; gives advice, counsel, or instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters; promotes and models safety, fitness, health, and nutrition practices.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Staff training

Verbal communication

Curriculum implementation

Safety health nutrition

Education

Bachelor's degree in child development/education

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Army NAF is seeking a dedicated supervisor for a child/youth program at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. The role involves leading up to twelve staff and volunteers, evaluating classroom operations, and implementing corrective actions to meet deadlines.

Ideal candidates have supervisory experience, a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, and strong communication skills to train staff and engage with parents. The position requires immunization compliance and a valid background check per DoD guidelines.