Recreation Aide (Fitness)
Commander, Navy Installations Command
Posted: March 12, 2026 (2 days ago)
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United States Army Installation Management Command
Department of the Army
Location
Fort Hood, Texas
Salary
$89,508 - $93,983
per year
Type
Full-Time
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This job involves managing child and youth programs at a military base, including overseeing childcare centers, summer camps, and staff to ensure safe and effective services for families.
It requires handling everything from daily operations and food services to hiring and policy development while following strict regulations.
A good fit would be someone with a background in education or child development who has experience leading similar programs and enjoys working in a supportive community environment.
This position is located at Fort Hood, TX Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Child and Youth Services (CYS) Employee Childcare Fee: First Child: 100% childcare fee discount (all CYS employees) Second and Subsequent Child: 25% childcare fee discount (all CYS employees) Available to CYS Regular and FLEX (working a minimum of 15 hours).
Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will not be paid. 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..
In addition to the above qualifications, candidates who possess all of the following qualifications will be considered "Highly Preferred" or "Best Qualified": 1.
Successful completion of Teachstone Certification. 2. Successful completion of McCormick Institute Child Development Director Credential. 3.
Experience with leading programs through National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accreditation and re-accreditation.
The experience and knowledge listed above MUST be reflected on your resume to be considered a highly preferred candidate.
Applicants meeting the highly preferred criteria position will be referred first to the Selecting Official.
All other applicants will be referred for consideration if the certificate (referral list) is returned with no selection. Major Duties:
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