CYS Facility Director NF-04

United States Army Installation Management Command • Warren, MI

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The CYS Facility Director is based at the Detroit Arsenal, Michigan, and oversees the School Age and Middle School & Teen programs, including after-school programs and summer camps. The position administers the facility, including budgeting and financial management, personnel management, program operations, special needs, and compliance. The director supervises assigned staff and ensures developmentally appropriate programming that supports children's and youths' social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth. The program must meet applicable Federal, DoD, Service, and local policies and standards, comply with legal and regulatory requirements, and meet customer needs. The director prepares and executes Appropriated Fund (APF) and Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) budgets.

The role requires regular contact with children under 18, favorable background checks, required immunizations, a pre-employment physical and subsequent physicals, and completion of required DoD and Service training. Current CPR, First Aid, and Food Handlers certifications must be maintained. The tour of duty may include nights, weekends, and holidays; occasional indoor and outdoor field trips may be required. Situational telework may be available, including emergency and OPM-prescribed unscheduled telework.

A bachelor's or advanced degree in a relevant field and specified experience managing child or youth programs are required. The announcement notes that resumes must be two pages or less and that proof of education is required at application. The position is part of a pay-banded system; Sunday premium pay and night differential may be authorized. Permanent Change of Station costs are not authorized.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in child development, early childhood education, elementary or secondary education, home economics, special education, or another field appropriate to the position. For youth facilities, qualifying fields include youth development, youth administration, secondary education, home economics, physical education, elementary education, special education, or a directly related behavioral science. For school-age facilities, education must be in an applicable field listed in the announcement.
• At least 24 months of experience working in group programs with children or youth.
• Demonstrated knowledge of theories and principles of child or youth development.
• At least 12 months of demonstrated experience managing an entire CYS facility operating cycle, including budgeting, facility management, supply management, program development and implementation, curriculum oversight, hiring selections, training, and personnel supervision.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check and required background checks.
• Meet immunization requirements for working with children and youth, pass a pre-employment physical and subsequent physicals, provide evidence of immunization, and be free from communicable disease.
• Complete required DoD and Service training, including orientation, initial and annual training, and required certifications.
• Maintain current CPR, First Aid, and Food Handlers certifications.
• Provide proof of education at the time of application.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in an Army or other military Child and Youth Services School Age or Youth Program.
• Experience working in an after-school or summer camp setting for K-12 students.
• Experience supervising at least 10 staff.

Responsibilities

• Administer the facility, including budgeting and financial management, personnel management, program operations, special needs, and compliance.
• Serve as a first-level supervisor for assigned staff.
• Assign work, conduct performance reviews, and approve leave.
• Make decisions on work and administrative issues presented by subordinate supervisors.
• Ensure implementation of developmentally appropriate CYS programming that promotes children's and youths' social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth.
• Provide program oversight and accountability for employee performance and child safety in accordance with Federal, DoD, Service, and local policies and standards.
• Ensure the program complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs.
• Prepare and execute APF and NAF budgets for the center.

Benefits

• 100% childcare fee discount for the first child for CYS employees working at least 15 hours per week.
• 25% childcare fee discount for the second and subsequent children for CYS 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 in specified circumstances are eligible to participate in the NAF 401(k) plan; some 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.
• Sunday premium pay and night differential may be authorized by the Garrison Commander.

What This Job Offers

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