School Age Care (SAC) Director

Commander, Navy Installations Command•San Diego, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

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). This role involves applying professional knowledge of child and youth development to develop and supervise programs, ensuring safety and compliance with policies and standards. The director will also manage budgets, personnel, and program operations, ensuring compliance with various regulations and accreditation standards.

Requirements

Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
Must pass a pre-employment physical, provide evidence of immunization, be free of all communicable diseases, and obtain appropriate immunization against communicable diseases.
Must successfully obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance as needed.
Ability to complete required training certificates, and maintain certifications or credentials required by Federal, State, and/or national accreditation institutions used as part of DoD's Child and Youth Programs.
Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position.
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.
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.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Applies professional knowledge of child and youth development to develop and supervise a developmentally appropriate SAC and YP.
Implements a developmentally appropriate program that promotes the social, emotional, physical and cognitive growth of children and youth.
Provides program oversight and accountability for the performance of employees and the safety of children in accordance with DOD, Department of Navy (DoN), and local policies and standards.
Ensures the development, implementation and analysis of surveys and needs assessments of staff and patrons to ensure appropriate programming and hours of operation.
Collects and maintains up-to-date statistical data for planning and reporting purposes.
Maintains liaison with local institutions and community organizations to stay abreast of trends and changes in the community and to provide additional opportunities for families, children, and youth.
Interacts professionally with employees, parents, volunteers and local installation command personnel.
Participates actively and positively in managing and resolving issues with parents, volunteers and/or employees.
Develops integrated budget input, conducts written analysis of budget variances as necessary, and prepares justification for funding of program resource requirements.
Oversees the collection, accurate accounting and reporting of funds received from patrons.
Ensures compliance with all regulations governing the use of appropriated and nonappropriated funds.
Adheres to authorized methods of acquisition.
Responsible for the supervision of employees and volunteers.
Ensures proper and timely initiation and implementation of all personnel actions.
Supports and carries out all established EEO objectives and policies in matters of personnel management and supervision.
Ensures all employees follow safety, health, nutrition, and risk management policies and procedures.
Oversees the development of a staffing schedule in accordance with established ratios and group sizes.
Establishes local performance standards for employees and volunteers using established standards and requirements and evaluates performance.
Provides clear guidance to employees and volunteers regarding compliance with standards and execution of management directives.
Receives and ensures resolution of complaints related to personnel and takes disciplinary action as necessary.
Works collaboratively with CYP Training Specialist(s) to identify training needs of employees, provide or make provisions for training to accomplish those needs, and assess application of training.
Ensures training is competency-based and tied to career progression.
Encourages and facilitates the pursuit of continuing higher education.
Gives input into the development of CYP standard operating procedures (SOPs) as required for the efficient operation and management of facility and programs.
Ensures implementation of these SOPs.
Works collaboratively with other CYP Directors to establish and implement a combined Parent Involvement Board (PIB).
Gives input into the development of CYP employee and parent handbooks and ensures distribution of these handbooks.
Ensures that available program spaces are fully utilized.
Works collaboratively with the person responsible for maintaining the Central Waiting List (CWL) to ensure vacancies are filled quickly.
Ensures compliance with, and is assessed by adherence to the standards and criteria developed by the DoN, DoD, the Military Child Care Act (MCCA), and the Council on Accreditation (COA).
Ensures the development and provision of programs related to the core program areas outlined in the OPNAV and implements programs required by the DoN such as Boys and Girls Club of America (BGCA) or 4-H required programs.
Implements and supports policies and procedures to ensure compliance with health, fire, safety, facility, and program regulatory guidance and standards.
Ensures compliance with the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).
Serves as a mandatory reporter to Family Advocacy and Child Protective Services.