Child and Youth Programs Youth Director

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).Qualifications:

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.

Education: A 4-year degree in a field related to Youth Programs, such as youth recreation, physical education, elementary education, secondary education, home economics with an emphasis in human development, youth development, psychology, or social work, or other degree appropriate to the position being filled AND 3 years of full time experience working with children and/or youth.
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A Master's degree in a related field of study as stated above AND I year of full time experience working with children.
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A combination of education and experience (e.g. courses equivalent to a major in a field (24 higher level semester hours) appropriate to the position (see above) plus appropriate experience or additional course work that that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study described above AND 3 years of full time experience working with children and/or youthEmployment Type: FULL_TIME