CYS Administrator NF-04

Child and Youth Services Manager

This position is located at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington with Child and Youth Services. Morale Welfare & Recreation (MWR) Child and Youth Services (CYS) Employee Childcare Fee : Available to MWR CYS Regular and FLEX (working a minimum of 15 hours). First Child : 100% childcare fee discount (all CYS employees). Second and Subsequent Child : 25% childcare fee discount (all CYS employees).

Responsibilities

Has the oversight and responsibility for the operation, integration, coordination, and oversight of an installation Child and Youth Delivery System IAW all applicable regulations and standards. Ensures staff follow risk management procedures (i.e., abuse prevention, identification, and reporting procedures; accident prevention, etc.). Develops policies, procedures and SOPs to support program goals. Plans and supervises administration of the center-based system to include full day, part day preschool, before and after school age programs, hourly, special needs programs / services and summer camps for school age children. Establishes and oversees food service program for centers and quarters-based programs ensuring compliance with Army and USDA food program policies and procedures to include proper meal components and food service / preparation and storage. Recruits and hires qualified personnel utilizing Army CYS Standard Position Descriptions. Supervises staff assigned directly to the delivery system and evaluates employees based on established performance standards.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment : 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. A qualified candidate must possess the following : (QUAL 1) Successful completion of a 4 year college or university degree with a major course of study or substantial course work which directly relates to a CYS field : early childhood, elementary, secondary, special education, child and youth development, psychology, youth program administration or a closely related field. OR (QUAL 2) A combination of education and experience. Successful completion of at least 24 semester hours in a major course of study in education or a field appropriate to education, plus appropriate work experience that provided knowledge skills and abilities directly related to the duties described. In addition to the requirements mentioned above (QUAL 1 or QUAL 2) all candidates must possess the following : 1. Demonstrated twelve (12) months work experience in at least two (2) CYS program @types (FCC, SAS, etc.) that included management of a child or youth program. The work experience must have been equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level. 2. Knowledge of management analysis, personnel development, and APF and NAF funding and oversight relationship to CYS programs. 3. Ability to plan and organize work, analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data and recognize solutions. 4. Comprehensive oral and communications skills and analytical writing skills, and the ability to present ideas and proposals to a variety of audiences. Education : Proof of education is required at the time of application. Please provide relevant U.S. accredited college / university transcripts to support your eligibility for the position. Note : Education must be directly related to the position to be filled (general psychology / sociology / counseling courses are not qualifying). Transcripts must reflect the name of the school as well as the name of the applicant. FOREIGN EDUCATION : If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

Area of Consideration : The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is Worldwide. Manual Application Option : If you are unable to apply online, you can complete a paper application. To get started, contact servicing NAF Human Resources representative or office listed in the Agency Contact Information section (at the bottom of this announcement) to request a copy of the application form. Be sure to submit your completed application form, along with your resume and any required supporting documents, no later than 3 : 00PM CST on 10 / 16 / 2025 to ensure timely processing. Important : Incomplete applications, including missing responses to questionnaire items may result in an ineligible rating. PCS Costs : Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is in the Government's interest. Incentives and Bonuses : As an added employee incentive, the Department of Defense (DoD) granted approval to extend temporary limited commissary privileges (excluding the purchase of tobacco or alcohol products) to CYS employees. This temporary approval expires 31 December 2025. Allowances and Differentials : This job 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, contingent upon eligibility. Your Application may be Considered for Multiple Opportunities : After you apply, your application remains valid for 90 days and may be referred to hiring officials as new vacancies arise. Additional referrals may occur for up to 90 days after the closing date. Important Information Regarding Access to Certain Federal Facilities : Access to certain federal facilities may require a REAL ID-compliant driver's license / ID (marked with a star) or an Enhanced Driver's License (EDL) from WA, MI, MN, NY, or VT. See for details. Discover Your Path to Success Before you apply, take a moment to explore our Applicant Information Kit, your go-to guide for understanding our hiring processes and making your application stand out. Inside you will find helpful tips, insights, and everything you need to feel confident and prepared. Other : This is a Regular Full-Time position that is eligible for leave accrual and benefits. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies throughout the program. Management has the right to assign staff to locations as mission requires.