Child and Youth Program Direct Hiring Event - March 10, 2026

Child and Youth Program Direct Hiring Event - March 10, 2026

Department: Department of the Navy

Location(s): Bangor, Washington, Bremerton, Washington

Salary Range: $18.82 - $28.52 Per Hour

Job Summary: The Child and Youth Programs aboard Naval Base Kitsap will be hosting a direct hiring event on March 10, 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. For all questions, please email cnrnwn9nafhr@us.navy.mil for assistance.

Major Duties:

• CYP Assistant (CY 1702-01/02) 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. Duties may include assisting in the child's arrival and departure from the center, diapering, feeding, toileting, resting, etc.; developing and assisting with games and learning activities; observing and evaluating development levels and maintaining records and other related duties. Other duties may be assigned. CYP Leader (CY 1702-02) 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. Duties and responsibilities of the CYP Leader have been grouped into categories, including mentor, curriculum, indoor and outdoor environment, interactions and relationships, supervision of children and youth, parent and employee communication, assessment, and compliance. Other duties may be assigned. CYP Operations Clerk (NF 0303-02) Serves as a contact point for information and performs clerical and administrative tasks in support of the Child & Youth Program. Duties are related to record keeping and reporting, liaison with families and programs, and collection and monitoring of fees and supplies. Prepare and maintain reports, correspondence, and statistical and financial data. Assure accuracy of child registrations and enrollments. Ensure USDA food program records are accurate. Maintain files and prepare daily, weekly & monthly reports in compliance with policy and procedure in a timely manner. Provide front desk coverage, answer phone inquiries, collect fees and process payments CYP Cook (NA 7404-08) Performs various tasks or a sequence of tasks in food service preparation. Prepare, cook, season, and portion food for all meals by following standardized recipes at various levels of difficulty. Monitors temperatures and steam pressures, evaluates the condition of food being cooked at frequent intervals, and cook food evenly to prevent uneven cooking and drying out. Modifies recipes for ingredient quantities, the number of servings, and the size of equipment available. Other duties as assigned. CYP Food Service Worker (NA 7408-04) Assist in food preparation with tasks such as peeling vegetables; cutting, sorting, and washing as needed; assembling sandwiches; and measuring and weighing ingredients. Stocks food service carts with appropriate utensils, plates, bowls, food and beverages, as required for family style dining in the classrooms or activity areas. Wraps, arranges, and/or packages items for serving to children and youth. Cleans serving carts, food preparation areas, cupboards, drawers, and dishwashing areas. Performs heavy-duty cleaning tasks through the food service and related areas, such as cleaning ceilings; cleaning exhaust hoods; cleaning spaces under and behind kitchen equipment, including moving he equipment; washing floors and walls with powered cleaning equipment; cleaning walk-in refrigerators and freezers; and sanitizing garbage room. Labels and dates all items in refrigerators and freezers and stores leftovers in accordance with sanitation and health standards. Performs other duties as assigned. CYP Custodian (NA 3566-02) Performs custodial and housekeeping services according to the established specifications on a routine basis to ensure cleanliness and standard of the center. Cleaning may involve, but is not limited to: sweeping, mopping, cleaning bathroom and kitchen fixtures, changing paper towel rolls, in and outside of all windows, dusting and waxing of floors and furniture, emptying and washing trashcans. Inspects grounds, including removing trash and debris, and notifies supervisor of safety hazards. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: CYP Leader (CY 1702-02) 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. OR Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or Military School-Age (MSA) credential AND 12 months Experience at the CY-II (GSE-04) Level. OR 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. 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. Demonstrate skill to provide leadership, mentoring and guidance to CY Program Assistants. Ability to develop curriculum outlines and lesson plans. Must possess organizational skills necessary for program planning and scheduling. Able to speak, read and write English and possess strong interpersonal skills. CYP Assistant (CY 1702-01/02) GSE-02 - Entry Level: The primary function of this position is to serve as a trainee assisting higher-level employees to provide appropriate developmental care and instruction for children in the Child Development Center. Applicants must be 18 years of age at the time of appointment and be a high school graduate or equivalent (GED). Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds and successfully pass the required security and health checks. GSE 03 - Intermediate Level: The grade level of this position represents the intermediate level for childcare positions. Performs many difficult childcare tasks using training and experience. Training will be of a progressively responsible and specialized nature associated with childcare and development operations. In addition to meeting the requirements of the GSE-02, applicants must have six (6) months' experience working with children or youth in a child or youth setting AND completion of child abuse modules and modules 1-3 of the Department of the Navy (DON) Standardized Module Training. Knowledge of basic child and youth development principles as they relate to children and youth's physical, social, emotional and intellectual development. Ability to plan and organize work and to interpret a curriculum or activity plan and follow written instructions. GSE-04 - Target Level: Must possess one of the following: A Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or Military School Age (MSA) credential OR completion of the DON Standardized Module Training AND 12 months of experience working with children and youth OR a 2-year degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or related field of study. Note: If the incumbent is hired at the GSE04 target position, the incumbent must complete the Navy module program within 18 months. Must possess organizational skills necessary for program planning and scheduling. Able to speak, read and write English and possess strong interpersonal skills. CYP Operations Clerk (NF 0303-02) Must have two years of administrative experience. 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. Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. CYP Cook (NA 7404-08) Knowledge and understanding of food handling techniques, personal hygiene standards, and safe work procedures. Thorough knowledge of the full range of food preparation principles including the techniques and procedures necessary to develop new or revise current recipes and to prepare and cook food in large quantities. Working knowledge of sanitation standards and procedures to prevent contamination, such as the need to clean equipment previously used for raw food before further use and the need to use a chemical sanitizer or maintain proper water temperature when cleaning dishes. Skill to overcome practical production problems, evaluate final food products, and initiate corrective action when an item does not meet established quality standards. Ability to coordinate a full range of food preparation activities involving quantity food production where a number it items are cooked simultaneously and require varied cooking methods, timing requirements, many ingredients, and numerous interrelated steps. Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. CYP Food Service Worker (NA 7408-08) Knowledge and understanding of food handling techniques, personal hygiene standards, and safe work procedures. Knowledge of basic arithmetic in order to count the number of table sand serving bowls required to determine the number of servings a container will yield. Working knowledge of sanitation standards and procedures to prevent contamination, such as the need to clean equipment previously used for raw food before further use and the need to use a chemical sanitizer or maintain proper water temperature when cleaning dishes. Skill to overcome practical production problems, evaluate final food products, and initiate corrective action when an item does not meet established quality standards. CYP Custodian (NA 3566-02) Knowledge of a variety of chemical and cleaning agents. Skill to use a variety of household and industrial equipment and attachments. Skill to operate, clean, and make adjustments to powered cleaning equipment. Physical ability to move furniture, lift and move objects over50 1bs, walk, bend, stoop, and stand on a routine basis. Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, and possess strong interpersonal communication skill.

How to Apply: To be considered for this vacancy you must apply in person on March 10, 2026. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJobs account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status DON is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor. The DON provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodation(s) should email their request to usn.ncr.cnicwashingtondc.mbx.naf-hrinquiries@us.navy.mil to ensure proper consideration is given.

Application Deadline: 2026-03-10