Summary About the position: This position is located at the Shima No Ko School Age Care on Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan. Responsibilities Under the direction of the School Age Program Coordinator assist with developing and implementing program services and a variety of educational and recreational activities that stimulate and sustain the social, cognitive, physical, and emotional growth of youth. Work with training and curriculum specialists, staff, and volunteers to develop appropriate curriculum packages. Plan and develop special activities, e.g., field trips, special events, and activities for youth with special needs (i.e., learning disabilities, gifted youth, etc.). Provide input on program promotion/publicity and communicate with parents and others through monthly newsletters, parent handbooks, brochures, and presentations. Participate in planning, supervising, and/or conducting parent involvement/education activities. Maintain contact with other local school age programs and participate in local, state and national school age organizations in order to remain current with school age program practices. Assist in coordinating transportation for program participants. Based on patron needs, facility constraints, and available resources, recommend modifications of program operations, goals, philosophy, hours and days of operation, procedures, and policies. Maintain continuous oversight of all program operations and activities to ensure they comply with DoD, Air Force, and local policies. Ensure guidelines, and standards; are consistent with school age program national standards; and are appropriate and effective. Establish administrative procedures and operating instructions and maintain continual surveillance over their application to ensure compliance. Inspect the physical environment (indoor and outdoor) of program activities and facilities to ensure they are safe and healthy; space, materials, and equipment are adequate; and staff/youth interactions are appropriate. Correct deficiencies as required. Monitor required staff agency inspections to ensure they are accomplished and documented. In the absence of the School Age Coordinator, act as Supervisor on Duty and represent the program with customers as well as flight, squadron, group, and installation leadership. Assist the School Age Program Coordinator with administrative matters related to staffing, including but not limited to, scheduling, submitting RPAs, assisting with interviews, conducting reference checks, inputting and/or certifying timecards, maintaining personnel folders, conducting and documenting employee trainings, verifying background checks, employee recognition and other related duties as assigned. Assists in the formulation and execution of APF and NAF budgets. Performs administrative duties to include collecting, preparing, and maintaining written reports. Performs other related duties as assigned. If interested in this position please preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12688242 Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 02/19/2025 The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is US Citizens and legal US residents in Okinawa, Japan. Legal US residents must possess a social security number and be citizens of a NATO country. Must be able to provide documentation proving residence status overseas. Business Based Action Family Member Preference Military Spouse Preference Outside Applicant Veteran Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran Transition Hiring Preference In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Qualifying Experience: BASIC REQUIREMENT: Must be at least 18 years of age, possess a high school diploma (or equivalent), and must speak, read and write English. Must have maturity and good judgment and when working with children/youth and their parents. Must possess a valid USFJ Form 4EJ driver's license appropriate for the size and type of vehicle operated. Must provide a copy of driving record. Must maintain a good driving record. SPECIALIZED: One year at the CY-02 Leader Level (or equivalent) and completion of an Associate of Arts degree in early childhood education, youth development or a related field or have a Child Development Associate credential or Youth Development credential (remain current); or, completion of a BS/BA degree in early childhood education, youth development or a related field (fully substitutes for required experience/educational requirements). Condition(s) of Employment: Must meet specific physical requirements, pass a physical examination, and have required immunizations. Must be able to obtain a Food Handler's Certificate. Successful completion and favorable adjudication of a Tier 1 background investigation, installation, state, and national criminal background checks is required. Must satisfactorily complete mandatory training as specified below and demonstrate competency with required timeframes. This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use. Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does allow for education substitution in order to qualify. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation. All Federal NAF employees are required by PL 104-134 to have salary payments made by electronic funds transfer/direct deposit. Probationary period may be required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible. Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 60/90 days after the closing date. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest. LQA is not authorized. Post Allowance is authorized for Regular Full Time employment category. This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.