Child and Youth Program Direct Hiring Event - July 15, 2026

About the role

The Child and Youth Programs aboard Naval Base Kitsap will be hosting a direct hiring event on July 15, 2026, from 1000-1300 PST at Jackson Park School Age Care (618 Snoqualmie Pass St, Bremerton, WA 98312).

Resumes are not required but strongly encouraged. Pre-employment drug testing may be required if an offer is given and accepted for certain positions.

Responsibilities

• Provide appropriate specialized developmental care and instruction for children and youth in one or more Child & Youth programs. This includes the provision of guidance, assistance, and mentoring for the CY Program Assistants.
• Assist in the child's arrival and departure from the center, diapering, feeding, toileting, resting, etc.; develop and assist with games and learning activities; observe and evaluate development levels and maintain records and other related duties.
• Serves as a contact point for information and performs clerical and administrative tasks in support of the Child & Youth Program.
• Prepare and maintain reports, correspondence, and statistical and financial data.
• Stocks food service carts with appropriate utensils, plates, bowls, food and beverages, as required for family style dining in the classrooms or activity areas.
• Cleans serving carts, food preparation areas, cupboards, drawers, and dishwashing areas.
• Performs custodial and housekeeping services according to the established specifications on a routine basis to ensure cleanliness and standard of the center.
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate programs designed to meet the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive needs of children from six to 18 years of age.
• Must possess maturity and judgment and be capable of handling emergencies.
• Knowledge of general office automation software, practices and procedures in order to accomplish various work assignments.
• Knowledge of administrative support functions.
• Knowledge of military CDC, CDH, SAC, YP, R&R and the USDA Food Programs.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• 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.
• Pass all applicable records and background checks.
• Undergo pre-employment and random drug testing. A positive drug test, or failure to submit for testing, is a basis for removal from this position.
• Pass a pre-employment physical, provide evidence of immunization, be free of all communicable diseases, and obtain appropriate immunization against communicable diseases.
• Employment contingent upon proof of education if not provided at time of application.
• Marijuana is a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act and therefore use of marijuana is illegal under Federal law regardless of State laws.
• A positive drug test result for marijuana (or any other drug tested for) will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and ineligibility to apply for a position within the Department of Defense for 6 months from the date of the drug test.
• This position has been identified as a Test Designated Position (TDP). The incumbent of this position will be subject to and must consent to a pre-employment and random drug testing.
• Non-U.S. Citizens (Foreign National) must have three (3) or more years of residential history in the U.S. and/or U.S. territories.

Qualifications

• Must have one of the following to be considered for this position:
• Completion of DOD Standardized Module Training AND 12 months Experience at the CY-II (GSE-04) Level.
• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or Military School-Age (MSA) credential AND 12 months Experience at the CY-II (GSE-04) Level.
• A minimum of a 2-year degree in Youth Development, Child Development or a related field, which can include Recreation, Youth Recreation, Physical Education, Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Early Childhood Education, Psychology, Social Work, Home Economics with an emphasis in Human Development, or other degrees as appropriate AND 12 months Experience at the CY-II (GSE-04) Level.

Skills

• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate programs designed to meet the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive needs of children from six to 18 years of age.
• Maturity and judgment to handle emergencies.
• Ability to provide leadership, mentoring and guidance to CY Program Assistants.
• Organizational skills necessary for program planning and scheduling.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• No benefits provided.

Pay

Dependent upon education, professional experience, and/or position offered

Salary: $18.82 - $28.52 per hour

Pay scale & grade: CY 1- Promotion potential

Work schedule: Multiple Schedules - Regular Full-time (35-40) and Flexible (0-40)

Schedule

• Multiple Schedules - Regular Full-time (35-40) and Flexible (0-40)

Location

• 10 vacancies in the following locations:
• Child Development Center, School Age Care, and Youth Activities
• Bangor, WA
• Bremerton, WA

Work site options

• Telework eligible
• No remote job
• Relocation expenses reimbursed
• No relocation expenses

Appointment type

• Permanent

Drug test

• Yes

Security clearance

• Other

Position sensitivity and risk

• Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance.

Background check type

• Financial disclosure required

Announcement number

26-12998019

Control number

875152100