CYP Teen Coordinator

Location: Naval Air Station Whidbey Island - Youth Center

Pay Grade: NF-1702-03

Employee privileges include shopping access at the Navy Exchange, entry to base facilities such as gyms, recreation centers, restaurants, and discount tickets to sporting and entertainment events.

Brief Description of Duties: This position is a Child and Youth Programs (CYP) Teen Coordinator. The purpose of the position is to plan, organize and provide a supervised social, recreational and educational program for youth ages 13-18 that meets the interests and needs of all children and youth. The duties and responsibilities of the Teen Coordinator can include programming, indoor/outdoor environment, interactions and relationships, supervision of children and youth, outreach, personnel management, and compliance.

Qualification Requirements: Must provide proof of High School Diploma or equivalent, and any additional education, certification, and or training as required prior to placement. Incumbents must have one of the following:

  • A Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, Military SchoolAge (MSA) credential or equivalent AND 3 years of experience where the incumbent displays knowledge of a competency in developmentally appropriate programming; OR
  • A 2-year degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE), Child Development or related field of study, which can include Youth Recreation, Physical Education, Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Youth Development, Psychology, Social Work, Home Economics with an emphasis in Human Development or other degrees as appropriate AND 2 years of full-time experience working with children or youth; OR
  • A 4 year degree in any of the above fields of study AND a minimum of 1 year of experience working with children or youth.

Note: A minimum 2-year degree is preferred.

Conditions of Employment: These positions are subject to background check and pre-employment drug screening in accordance with federal regulations. Incumbent may be assigned to work at various Child & Youth Centers as needed within NAS Whidbey Island. The work requires considerable walking, standing, bending, stooping and lifting up to 40 pounds. Requires ability to favorably pass pre-employment physical, provide evidence of immunization and be free from communicable disease. To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Therefore, to the extent a Federal job announcement includes the requirement that applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 pursuant to Executive Order 14043, that requirement does not currently apply. Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.

Other Information: Participation in the Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within 30 days of employment is required. We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee’s eligibility to work in the United States. The Department of the Navy (DON) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor.

Advancement Opportunities: Fleet & Family Readiness Programs is a worldwide enterprise as far-reaching as Europe & Japan with career opportunities in business, fitness, recreation, child-care, hospitality management, housing, food services, or human services. Gain valuable experience and benefit from our mentoring and employee development programs. Where do you want to go today?

How to Apply: Interested applicants may apply on USAJobs: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/691047600.  Active Duty Military Spouses: You may be eligible for spousal preference. Please complete Spousal Preference certification form (located on navylifepnw.com) and submit with copy of spouse's orders. Both must be submitted at time of application to be considered for spousal preference.

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