Child and Youth Operations Clerk

About the role

Navy Child and Youth Programs (CYP) offers early care and youth services in center-based (birth to five), facility-based (age 5-12), and recreational environments (teen; youth sports and fitness).

Responsibilities

• Manages the CYP waitlist, coordinates enrollment, oversees recordkeeping, and collects parent fees.
• Processes data through various systems.
• Provides front desk coverage, logs children in and out, and answers questions regarding programs and services.
• Takes telephone calls and refers calls to supervisors or other personnel as needed.
• Disseminates information to CDH providers regarding training schedules, certification processes, application statuses, and USDA reporting requirements.
• Maintains accurate reports and records, and communicates with requesting agencies such as Family Advocacy, Naval Investigative Services, Environment, Safety and Fire personnel, and USDA.
• Serves as a mandatory reporter to Family Advocacy and Child Protective Services for suspected incidences of child abuse and neglect.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge of administrative support functions.
• Knowledge of general office automation software, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of military CDC, CDH, SAC, YP, R&R, and USDA Food Programs.
• Ability to maintain a computerized database.
• Working knowledge of computer keyboard and Child and Youth Management System (CYMS) or equivalent database system.
• Ability to maintain accurate reports and records and military style documents.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Skill in cash handling.
• Two (2) years of administrative experience.

Qualifications

• Must satisfactorily complete all background checks for child care positions, including fingerprint checks, a Tier 1 with Child Care check, Tier 3 if applicable, and a State Criminal History Repository (SCHR) check.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical, provide evidence of immunization, be free of all communicable diseases, and obtain appropriate immunization against communicable diseases.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must successfully obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance as needed.
• Ability to complete required training certificates, and maintain certifications or credentials required by Federal, State, and/or national accreditation institutions used as part of DoD's Child and Youth Programs.
• Starting May 7, 2025, non-affiliated individuals requesting access will need a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or another acceptable form of identification to access CNRMA Installations. (review required documents section for more information.)

Skills

• Knowledge of administrative support functions.
• Knowledge of general office automation software, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of military CDC, CDH, SAC, YP, R&R, and USDA Food Programs.
• Ability to maintain a computerized database.
• Working knowledge of computer keyboard and Child and Youth Management System (CYMS) or equivalent database system.
• Ability to maintain accurate reports and records and military style documents.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Skill in cash handling.

Benefits

Salary: $18 - $25.73 per hour

Pay scale & grade: Not specified

Work schedule: Full-time

Travel Required: Not required

Appointment type: Permanent

Drug test: No

Security clearance: Other

Position sensitivity and risk: Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

Pay

Salary range: $18 - $25.73 per hour

Schedule

Work schedule: Full-time

Relocation expenses

No

Application Instructions

To apply, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USA.gov account. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 07/16/2026 to receive consideration.

The following documents are required at the time of application:

• Resume: two-page limit
• Proof of education/training: copy of awarded/conferred college transcript(s); if degree hasn't been conferred, copy of HS Diploma, GED, or equivalent
• If claiming DOD NAF BBA priority consideration: copy of the notice of separation
• If claiming Military Spouse Preference: copy of the sponsor's Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders and a marriage certificate at the time of application
• If claiming Veteran's Preference: copy of your DD-214, Member-4 page and any supporting documentation (SF-15, V.A. disability letter, proof of service, etc.)
• If a current or former Federal Employee: copy of your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50

Transcripts from foreign colleges must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency in order to be considered. Applicants are responsible to obtain and submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency which is a private U.S. organization. Credential evaluations are not free and applicants are responsible for the cost of the selected service. Foreign high school transcripts or diplomas do not require credential evaluation but must be in English or a certified translation.

Starting May 7, 2025, non-affiliated individuals requesting access will need a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or another acceptable form of identification to access CNRMA Installations. This applies to everyone, including the following: but not all inclusive:

• Vendors
• Dependents aged 18 and older
• Service Providers
• Veterans with service-connected disabilities
• Contractors
• Visitors (includes visitors in same vehicle with CAC holder)
• Transportation services (taxi, limo, ride share)
• Agent, Assist, Aid, Care Giver Letters
• Au Pairs, Child Care Providers
• U.S. passport or passport card
• Military ID card (Common Access Card or CAC, DoD retired ID card)
• Persistent resident card (Green Card)
• Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
• Enhanced Driver's License (EDL)
• Other forms of identification accepted by the Department of Homeland Security

To obtain a REAL ID-compliant license, you'll need to visit your state's driver's license agency with the following documents:

• Proof of identity (e.g., birth certificate, passport)
• Proof of Social Security number (e.g., Social Security card)
• Two proofs of residency (e.g., utility bills, bank statements)