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Youth Director (Small or Medium)
Commander, Navy Installations Command · Posted 6 days ago
About the Role
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).
What You'll Do
- →Program Management 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 in the age categories served.
- →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.
- →Recommends modification of higher-level program goals and interprets and applies child and youth development philosophy/principles and DoN policies based on patron needs and program evaluation and assessment.
- →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 in accordance with higher headquarters and statutory requirements.
- →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.
- →Budgeting and Financial Management 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.
- →Personnel Management Responsible for the supervision of employees and volunteers.
Requirements
- ✓A bachelor's degree related to youth programs, such as youth recreation, physical education,elementary education, secondary education, home economics with an emphasis in human development, youth development, or related field of study and three years of specialized full-time experience working with children and/or youth.
- ✓OR A combination of education and experience; education must include courses in a child-related field and total minimum of 24 higher level semester hours.
- ✓In addition, three years of specialized full-time experience working with children and/or youth is required.
Personality Fit
This role is commonly a great fit for these MBTI types:
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