Child & Youth Program Lead

Location: Naval Base Kitsap - Jackson Park School Age Care (SAC)

Pay Grade: CY-1702-02

Employee privileges include access to base facilities such as gyms, recreation centers, restaurants, and discount tickets to sporting and entertainment events.

Brief Description of Duties: Incumbent provides appropriate developmental care and instructions for children and youth in one or more Child & Youth programs. This includes the provision of guidance, assistance, and mentoring for the CY Program Assistants. The incumbent works under the direction of the supervisor or other qualified higher graded employee, who provides guidance on scope of assignments and assistance on the more complex, non-routine problems encountered. Routine day-to-day assignments are normally performed independently with technical assistance available from supervisor when required. Routine assignments are spot-checked; the more technical assignments are closely reviewed for adherence to policies, procedures, and instructions.

Qualification Requirements:  Must provide proof of High School Diploma or equivalent, and any additional education, certification, and or training as required prior to placement and must possess one of the following:

  • Completion of DOD Standardized Training Modules AND 12-months experience at the GSE-04 Level
  • or A Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or Military School Age (MSA) credential AND completion of 1 year at the CY Program Assistant/Base Level 4 where incumbent displayed knowledge of competency in developmentally appropriate programming for children and youth.
  • or A minimum of a 2-year degree in Youth Development, Child Development or a related field which can include Recreation, Youth Recreation, Physical Education, Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Early Childhood Education, Psychology, Social Work, Home Economics with an emphasis in Human Development, or other degrees as appropriate  AND 1 year at the CY Program Assistant/Base Level 4 where incumbent displayed knowledge and competency in developmentally appropriate programming for children and youth.

Conditions of Employment: These positions are subject to background check and pre-employment drug and medical screenings in accordance with federal regulations. Incumbent may be assigned to work at various Child & Youth Centers as needed within Naval Base Kitsap. The work requires considerable walking, standing, bending, stooping and lifting up to 40 pounds. Ability to favorably pass pre-employment physical, provide evidence of immunization and be free from communicable disease and ability to favorably pass pre-employment drug screening.

Please note: 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 Department of Defense for 6 months from the date of the drug test.

Other Information: Participation in the Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within 30 days of employment is required. We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee’s eligibility to work in the United States. The Department of the Navy (DON) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor.

Advancement Opportunities: Fleet & Family Readiness Programs is a worldwide enterprise as far-reaching as Europe & Japan with career opportunities in business, fitness, recreation, child care, hospitality management, housing, food services, or human services. Gain valuable experience and benefit from our mentoring and employee development programs. Where do you want to go today?

How to Apply: Applicant may apply online at USAjobs: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/553878400?t=1575936962173
Email Application/Resume and required documents to CP-Personnel.cnrnw@navy.mil or Fax to 360-396-5445 Active Duty Military Spouses: You may be eligible for spousal preference. Please complete Spousal Preference certification form (located on navylifepnw.com) and submit with copy of spouse's orders. Both must be submitted at time of application to be considered for spousal preference.

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