Summary
This Child and Youth Programs (CYP) Teen Coordinator plans, organizes, and leads supervised social, recreational, and educational programs for youth ages 13-18. Responsibilities include managing clubs, special events, trips, and classes to meet developmental and leisure needs. Operating with minimal oversight under the Youth Director, the incumbent's work is evaluated on compliance and program success. This role adapts to small, medium, or large YP facilities, with potential duties in the CDC.
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Duties
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The duties and responsibilities of the Teen Coordinator can be grouped into categories including programming, indoor/outdoor environment, interactions and relationships, supervision of children and youth, outreach, personnel management, and compliance. These tasks are summarized below.
Programming
- Developmental Activities: Assists in developing and supervising age-appropriate (ages 13-18) programs promoting social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth.
- Inclusive Planning: Creates daily activity plans (art, music, drama, technology, special projects) inclusive of on- and off-base DoD military dependents.
- Curriculum Compliance: Implements required Department of the Navy (DoN) and OPNAV programs, including Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) and 4-H.
- Events & Trips: Organizes special interest activities, dances, and trips involving parents and family members.
- Fitness & Sports: Designs and executes CYP fitness and sports programs on-base or in coordination with local community resources (YMCA, Parks & Recreation).
- Community & Leadership: Recruits and trains coaches/officials; involves youth in the planning process to ensure offerings match their interests.
- Administrative Oversight: Submits monthly calendars to the Youth Director for approval, maintains participation and payment records, and formally recognizes youth achievements.
Indoor/outdoor Environment
- Space Optimization: Ensures physical spaces are safe, adequate, inviting, and reflective of teen interests.
- Pre-Activity Checks: Prepares facilities/outdoor areas and verifies all safety requirements are met prior to use.
- Asset Management: Secures, inventories, and properly stores age-appropriate supplies and equipment.
- Hazard Mitigation: Identifies and reports unsafe equipment or environmental discrepancies to the supervisor immediately, removing compromised items from use.
Interactions and Relationships
- Positive Climate: Fosters a program environment that encourages physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development.
- Role Modeling: Models and enforces sportsman-like conduct among staff, volunteers, and youth participants.
- Guidance Techniques: Employs positive youth guidance techniques that promote conflict resolution, self-control, and self-esteem.
- Professional Liaison: Interacts professionally with parents, command personnel, volunteers, and employees to resolve issues.
Supervision of Children and Youth
- Oversight Compliance: Provides strict care, oversight, and accountability for participants in line with local and DoD standards.
- Rule Enforcement: Enforces established rules concerning dress codes, conduct, and proper equipment usage.
Outreach
- Promotion: Publicizes upcoming activities and connects families to broader community opportunities.
- Active Engagement: Conducts outreach in local housing areas to encourage teen enrollment and participation.
- Sponsorship Program: Facilitates the youth sponsorship program to transition and integrate incoming DoD youth via peer-to-peer support and newcomer orientations.
Personnel Management
- Direct Supervision: Supervises a staff of three or more, typically consisting of Program Assistants (CY-1702-I/II) and Operations Clerks (NF-0303-01).
- HR Actions: Initiates personnel actions (selection, training, promotions, discipline) under the direction of the Youth Director.
- Performance Standards: Establishes performance metrics, rates employee performance, and addresses personnel complaints.
- Staff Scheduling: Drafts and submits optimized staffing schedules for supervisor approval.
- Professional Development: Partners with CYP Training Specialists to deliver competency-based training, supporting staff in pursuing Child Development Associate (CDA) or Military School-Age (MSA) credentials.
- EEO Advocacy: Supports and communicates Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) objectives.
Compliance
- Safety Protocols: Ensures absolute compliance with fire, safety, security, and DoD Child and Youth program regulations.
- Mandatory Reporting: Acts as a mandatory reporter to Family Advocacy and Child Protective Services for suspected child abuse or neglect.
- Director Continuity: Assumes the duties of the Youth Director in their absence under the oversight of the CYP Director.
- Fiscal Support: Assists in writing and preparing grant applications to secure additional program funding.
Additional Responsibilities
- Joint CDC Support: While primarily focused on teens (13-18), the incumbent must remain agile enough to assist with Child Development Center (CDC) operations when required.
- EEO & Compliance Audits: Ensure all staff credentialing (CDA/MSA) and safety logs are up to date, as program adequacy is subject to strict regulatory review.
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Conditions of employment
- Must be 18 years of age or older and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
- 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.
- Undergo pre-employment and random drug testing. A positive drug test, or failure to submit for testing, is a basis for removal from this position.
- Pass a pre-employment physical, provide evidence of immunization, be free of all communicable diseases, and obtain appropriate immunization against communicable diseases.
- Employment contingent upon proof of education if not provided at time of application.
- Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
- Must meet federal suitability requirements including successful completion of background investigation.
Qualifications
- Knowledge Required by the Position
- Knowledge of developmentally appropriate programs designed to meet the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive needs of children and youth from 13 to 18 years of age.
- Knowledge of child and youth development principles, practices, and techniques.
- Knowledge of a variety of teen programming activities for children and youth.
- Knowledge of Federal and State laws governing the detection and prevention of child abuse and/or neglect.
- Skill in program planning, organizing, and employee scheduling.
- Skill working with military families and an understanding of military lifestyles is preferred.
- Ability to supervise others.
- Ability to lead, supervise, and interact with youth and teens.
- Ability to safeguard and account for monies and equipment.
- Ability to maintain records and reports.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, and possess strong interpersonal communication skills.
Education
** Required to provide a copy of your High School Diploma, G.E.D, College Transcripts (showing degree awarded/conferred), and/or Certifications when applying. **
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES:
Incumbents must have one of the following:
A Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, Military School- Age (MSA) credential or equivalent
AND 3 years of experience where the incumbent displays knowledge of a competency in developmentally appropriate programming.
OR
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
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.
Note: If your degree has not been awarded and/or you possess certificates of completion for DoD approved competency-based training courses, and/or a valid CDA/MSA credential(s), you MUST also provide a copy of your HS Diploma or equivalent.
Additional information
Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander, Navy Installations Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.
Non-U.S. citizens with fewer than three years of recent residential history in the U.S. may be determined ineligible for employment.
Some positions have special requirements. Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period. Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required.
In accordance with the Real ID Act of 2005, if a candidate or new hire requires access to a military installation and does not have a REAL ID, identity will need to be established. Identity is established by presenting either one (1) Acceptable Credential or by presenting an acceptable combination of Source Identify Documents. Acceptable Credentials are listed in List A and Acceptable Source Identity Documents are listed in Lists B and C in the link below (page 3). If using an Acceptable Credential, only one (1) from List A is required and if using Acceptable Source Identity Documents, one (1) from List B and one (1) from List C is required.
https://www.oni.navy.mil/Portals/12/Vistors/Base%20Access%20Form.pdf?ver=2017-08-28-065204-693
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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.
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