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Posted: April 14, 2026 (45 days ago)

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CYS Administrator NF-04

United States Army Installation Management Command

Department of the Army

Stale

Salary

$74,652 - $97,275

per year

Type

Closes

May 14, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job involves overseeing child and youth programs at a military base, including childcare centers, school-age activities, summer camps, and food services, while ensuring safety, compliance with regulations, and effective staff management.

A good fit would be someone with a background in education or child development who has hands-on experience managing similar programs and enjoys leading teams to support military families.

It's ideal for organized professionals passionate about youth welfare in a structured environment.

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, child and youth development, psychology, or a related field, or equivalent combination of 24 semester hours in education plus relevant experience
  • At least 12 months of work experience managing at least two types of Child and Youth Services (CYS) programs, such as family child care or school-age services
  • Knowledge of management analysis, personnel development, and funding oversight for Army Privilege Fund (APF) and Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) in CYS programs
  • Ability to plan, organize work, analyze problems, gather data, and develop solutions
  • Strong oral communication, analytical writing skills, and ability to present ideas to diverse audiences
  • Experience in risk management, including abuse prevention, accident procedures, and developing policies/SOPs
  • Skills in recruiting, hiring, supervising, and evaluating staff using Army CYS standards

Full Job Description

This position is located at Child and Youth Services, Fort Drum, NY.

Morale Welfare Recreation (MWR), Child and Youth Services (CYS) Employee Childcare Fee applicable to employees working at least 15 hours per week: First Child: 100% childcare fee discount Second and Subsequent Child: 25% childcare fee discount Incentives and Bonuses Incentives and bonuses will not be paid.

* Commissary privileges for CYS employees! See 'Additional Information' Resumes must be two pages (or less).

Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position.

A qualified candidate must possess the following: (QUAL 1) Successful completion of a 4 year college or university degree with a major course of study or substantial course work which directly relates to a CYS field: early childhood, elementary, secondary, special education, child and youth development, psychology, youth program administration or a closely related field.

OR (QUAL 2) A combination of education and experience.

Successful completion of at least 24 semester hours in a major course of study in education or a field appropriate to education, plus appropriate work experience that provided knowledge skills and abilities directly related to the duties described.

In addition to the requirements mentioned above (QUAL 1 or QUAL 2) candidates must possess the following: 1.

Demonstrated twelve (12) months work experience in at least two (2) CYS program types (FCC, SAS, etc.) that included management of a child or youth program.

The work experience must have been equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level. 2.

Knowledge of management analysis, personnel development, and APF and NAF funding and oversight relationship to CYS programs. 3.

Ability to plan and organize work, analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data and recognize solutions. 4.

Comprehensive oral and communications skills and analytical writing skills, and the ability to present ideas and proposals to a variety of audiences.. Major Duties:

  • Has the oversight and responsibility for the operation, integration, coordination, and oversight of an installation Child and Youth Delivery System IAW all applicable regulations and standards.
  • Ensures staff follow risk management procedures (i.e., abuse prevention, identification, and reporting procedures; accident prevention, etc.). Develops policies, procedures and SOPs to support program goals.
  • Plans and supervises administration of the center-based system to include full day, part day preschool, before and after school age programs, hourly, special needs programs/services and summer camps for school age children.
  • Establishes and oversees food service program for centers and quarters-based programs ensuring compliance with Army and USDA food program policies and procedures to include proper meal components and food service/preparation and storage.
  • Recruits and hires qualified personnel utilizing Army CYS Standard Position Descriptions. Supervises staff assigned directly to the delivery system and evaluates employees based on established performance standards.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 4/14/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 4/15/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: C2SCNAFCY-26-12935699