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CYS Administrator NF-04

United States Army Installation Management Command

Department of the Army

Fresh

Salary

$89,508 - $93,983

per year

Type

Closes

March 16, 2026

Job Description

Summary

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.

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, child and youth development, psychology, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education (at least 24 semester hours) and experience
  • At least 12 months of work experience managing child or youth programs in at least two types (e.g., family child care, school-age services)
  • Knowledge of management analysis, personnel development, and funding oversight for Army Child and Youth Services (CYS) programs
  • Ability to plan, organize work, analyze problems, and develop solutions
  • Strong oral communication, analytical writing, and presentation skills for diverse audiences
  • Experience ensuring compliance with risk management, abuse prevention, and food service regulations
  • Highly preferred: Teachstone Certification, McCormick Institute Child Development Director Credential, and NAEYC accreditation experience

Full Job Description

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:

  • 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: 3/12/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/12/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: C2SCNAFCY-26-12908575