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CYP Child and Youth Program Direct Care Supervisor
Commander, Navy Installations CommandSan Diego, CA · Management
$63,835 – $68,090
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 role supervises direct care staff in military child development and school-age care programs, splitting time between personnel management and hands-on program oversight. It suits someone with a background in child development or education who is ready to lead a team while maintaining involvement in daily operations.
Our summary, not Commander, Navy Installations Command’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- 4-year degree in Youth Development, Child Development, or related field (Recreation, Physical Education, Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, Psychology, Social Work, or Home Economics with Human Development emphasis) plus 2 years full-time experience with children/youth, OR 2 years specialized experience teaching children or equivalent
- Knowledge of child and youth development principles for ages 6 weeks to 18 years
- Knowledge of federal and state laws on child abuse detection, prevention, and reporting
- Knowledge of DoD and CYP policies and regulations
- Ability to supervise and lead teams
- Ability to conduct staff observations, assessments, and performance evaluations
- Ability to communicate effectively in English orally and in writing
- Ability to manage program schedules and staff assignments
- Ability to identify and respond to emergency situations
- Strong interpersonal skills with children, youth, and adults
Nice to have
- Pursuit of Child Development Associate (CDA) credential
- Pursuit of Military School-Age (MSA) credential
- College-level coursework beyond the degree requirement