Installation Child and Youth Program Director

Honolulu, HI · Management

$53 – $59 / hour

Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.

What this role is

This military installation leadership role oversees all child and youth programs serving ages 6 weeks through 18, managing centers, family care, school-age services, and youth programs while ensuring regulatory compliance and program quality. The director develops policies, manages budgets, coordinates with regional leadership, and leads a team to deliver safe, developmentally appropriate services across multiple program types.

Our summary, not Commander, Navy Installations Command’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

Skills this role names

What they ask for

Required

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Elementary Education, Special Education, Home Economics with early childhood emphasis, or Child Care Administration or related field
5 years of full-time specialized experience managing and supervising facility-based children and youth programs
Knowledge of child and youth development principles and complex program design including safety and security
Knowledge of Federal and State laws on child abuse and neglect detection and prevention
Skills in program planning, organizing, and coordinating
Knowledge of financial management, budgeting, and purchasing for child and youth programs
Knowledge of facility design, maintenance, and Navy/state child and youth regulations
Strong interpersonal communication and leadership skills
Ability to communicate effectively in English orally and in writing
Ability to manage multiple organizational segments and adjust operations to meet objectives
Mandatory reporter training and compliance with Family Advocacy and Child Protective Services protocols

Nice to have

Knowledge of national accreditation criteria
Experience with Navy EEO program policies