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CYS Administrator NF-04

United States Army Installation Management Command

Department of the Army

Fresh

Location

Salary

$95,000 - $100,000

per year

Type

Closes

April 23, 2026

Job Description

Summary

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

It's ideal for someone with a background in education or child development who has hands-on experience running similar programs and enjoys coordinating teams to support military families.

A good fit would be an organized leader passionate about youth services 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 education (at least 24 semester hours) and relevant experience
  • At least 12 months of work experience managing child or youth programs in at least two types (e.g., family child care or school-age services) at a level equivalent to the next lower grade
  • Knowledge of management analysis, personnel development, and funding oversight for Army Child and Youth Services (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 policy development
  • Supervisory experience in recruiting, hiring, and evaluating staff using standard position descriptions

Full Job Description

This position is located at Child and Youth Services (CYS), Fort Campbell, KY.

Morale Welfare and 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 (all CYS employees) Second and Subsequent Child: 25% childcare fee discount (all CYS employees) 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 the following qualifications will be considered "Highly Preferred" or "Best Qualified": Applicants with experience in the following areas may be considered Highly Preferred and sent to management first for consideration.

Highly Preferred candidates will possess the following: Minimum one (1) year experience as a CYS Administrator or CYS Coordinator with oversight of multiple Child Development Centers (CDC's).

This experience must be clearly defined on your resume. 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.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 4/9/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 4/10/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: C2SCNAFCY-26-12930796