CYS Assistant Facility Director NF-04

United States Army Installation Management Command • Fort Hamilton, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at Fort Hamilton, New York. The CYS Assistant Facility Director serves as a first-level supervisor for assigned staff and assists the Director with day-to-day program or activity operations. The incumbent works directly with the Director with minimal supervision and helps oversee accountability for employee performance, child safety, and customer needs.

The position requires ensuring facility compliance with health, fire, safety, USDA, and program regulations and standards. The incumbent observes participants for signs of illness, abuse or neglect, or emotional distress and follows mandated reporting protocols. In coordination with the Director, the incumbent helps maintain DoD certification and national accreditation, and implements recommendations or corrects deficiencies.

Most work takes place in a CYS facility, including classrooms, activity areas, and outdoor areas, with occasional indoor and outdoor field trips. The tour of duty may include nights, weekends, and holidays. CYS employees working at least 15 hours per week receive a 100% childcare fee discount for the first child and a 25% discount for the second and subsequent children. Incentives will not be paid.

Requirements

• A bachelor's or advanced degree in child development, early childhood education, elementary or secondary education, home economics with an early childhood emphasis, elementary education, special education, or another field appropriate to the position. For Youth Facilities, education must be in youth development, youth administration, secondary education, home economics, physical education, elementary education, special education, or another appropriate field such as a directly related behavioral science.
• Alternatively, 24 semester hours in the specified majors or a related field, plus appropriate experience. Under Option 1, candidates must have 12 months of experience working in group programs with children or youth, demonstrated knowledge of child-growth or youth-development theories and principles, at least 6 months of supervisory experience, and the McCormick Credential.
• Alternatively, 24 semester hours in the specified majors or a related field, plus appropriate experience. Under Option 2, candidates must have at least 12 months of experience working in group programs with children or youth, demonstrated knowledge of child-growth or youth-development theories and principles, and at least 12 months of supervisory experience.
• Be able to follow verbal and written instructions and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Complete required DoD and Service training within specified timeframes, including orientation, initial and annual ongoing training, and required certifications.
• Maintain current CPR, First Aid, and Food Handlers certifications.
• Meet employment verification requirements, including E-Verify; direct deposit and a Social Security card are required.
• Pass required background checks and a pre-employment physical and subsequent physicals; provide evidence of required immunizations and be free from communicable disease.
• Meet immunization requirements for working with children and youth, including the influenza vaccine in accordance with ACIP recommendations.
• Have the mobility, visual, and auditory capabilities necessary to supervise children and youth, meet sight-and-sound supervision requirements, and respond immediately when applicable.
• Submit a resume of two pages or less. Proof of education is required at the time of application, and education must be directly related to the position; general education courses do not count toward the credit total.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of CYS managerial experience.
• Experience with after-school programs and camps serving children in kindergarten through 12th grade.
• Experience with Boys & Girls Clubs of America and the Council of Accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Supervise assigned staff, including assigning work, conducting performance reviews, and approving leave.
• Assist the Director with day-to-day program or activity operations and provide program oversight and accountability for employee performance, child safety, and customer needs.
• Establish local employee and volunteer performance standards using established standards and requirements, and rate employee performance.
• Ensure the facility complies with health, fire, safety, USDA, and program regulatory guidance and standards.
• Observe program participants for signs of illness, abuse or neglect, and emotional distress, and follow mandated reporting protocols.
• Work with the Director to ensure compliance with standards, criteria, and laws for DoD certification and national accreditation.
• Help implement recommendations and correct deficiencies.

Benefits

• CYS employee childcare fee discount: 100% for the first child and 25% for the second and subsequent children for employees working at least 15 hours per week.
• Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for health and life insurance, 401(k) and retirement plans, paid personal time off, and federal holidays.
• NAF flexible employees may participate in the NAF 401(k) plan; some flexible employees may also be eligible for health insurance.
• Professional development opportunities, including training, education, and certification programs.
• Access to some on-base facilities, including fitness centers and libraries.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager