Department of the Navy

MCFTB TRAINER, NF-04/RFT, FAMILY READINESS SERVICES, CAMP FOSTER

Camp Foster, Japan Full time

MCFTB TRAINER, NF-04/RFT, FAMILY READINESS SERVICES, CAMP FOSTER

Department: Department of the Navy

Location(s): Camp Foster, Japan

Salary Range: $25.01 - $25.01 Per Hour

Job Summary: Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community. We offer a team oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively.

Major Duties:

  • NONAPPROPRIATED FUND POSITION DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: MARINE & FAMILY PROGRAM TRAINER JOB CODE: 080153 BUSINESS TITLE: MCFTB TRAINER SERIES: 1712 PAY LEVEL: NF-04 SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Serve as a trainer for all training curriculum under Marine Corps Family Team Building (MCFTB) to include Readiness & Deployment Support (RDS), Lifestyle Insights, Networking, Knowledge and Skills (L.I.N.K.S.), LifeSkills, and Unit, Personal and Family Readiness Program (UPFRP) Training as directed by the MCFTB Director. Coordinates and provides trainings as installation-wide opportunities to Marines, Sailors and families as well as unit-specific opportunities as requested. Coordinate and provide LifeSkills training. LifeSkills training encompasses the capabilities necessary to successfully meet the challenges of everyday life, the mobile military lifestyle, and heightened operational/deployment tempo using standardized templates provided by Marine and Family Division (MF); Manpower and Reserve Affairs Department (M&RA), Headquarters Marine Corps (HQMC). LifeSkills trainings strategically target the common protective factors impacting todays Marines, Sailors and Families, focusing on increasing awareness and providing skill building tools for individual and family development and readiness. Coordinate and provide L.I.N.K.S trainings. L.I.N.K.S. training supports families by providing valuable information regarding the Marine Corps. Information includes, but is not limited to the history of the Marine Corps, community involvement, Marine Corps pay, moving while in the Marine Corps and many other topics that help families prepare for the many experiences and challenges they may face as a Marine Corps family. Training must be conducted using standardized templates provided by HQMC, MCFTB. Coordinate and provide training on the UPFRP. Provide standardized training to Family Readiness Command Teams, Deployment Readiness Coordinators (DRC), Uniformed Readiness Coordinators (URC), and UPFRP volunteers for units supported by the installation. Provide functional systems training on all authorized and approved communication tools within Family Readiness. Develop and deliver training to supplement the HQMC templates regarding local resource information in support of the information, resource and referral service function. Assist with information and referral support for family readiness issues. Coordinate and deliver training on RDS training to include pre-deployment, mid-deployment, return and reunion, and post-deployment, as required, using standardized templates provided by HQMC, MCFTB. Develop and deliver training to supplement the HQMC templates regarding local resource information in support of the information, resource and referral service function. Assists with information and referral support for family readiness issues of assigned units. Maintain professional knowledge of curriculum development and materials for appropriate audiences. Facilitate marketing of course offerings to achieve maximum attendance/participation. Establish and maintain an effective communications network among MCCS, Marine and Family Programs, Chaplains, commanders, DRCs, URC, UPFRP volunteers, and community support organizations, to facilitate best utilization of education resources.

Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BACHELOR¿S DEGREE from an accredited college or university in a related field appropriate to the work of position AND THREE YEARS of experience in the occupation, or a related field or work area, OR an appropriate combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of knowledge and skill equivalent to that gained in the above, OR appropriate experience that demonstrates that the applicant has acquired the knowledge, skills, and abilities equivalent to that gained in the above. Demonstrated skill to independently train, review, and analyze effectiveness of training. Must be able to train curricula which do not require professional licensure, but may require specialized education and or experience. Such functions include teaching, facilitating educationally-based groups or programs (where no clinical interpretation of behavioral health is made), administrative functions, or providing generally available information to groups or individuals. Must be able to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing; ability to develop quality training; ability to maintain effective communication and working relationships with all levels of employees and command, both inside and outside the organization; knowledge of military structure and protocol; ability to exercise initiative in resolving problems, rendering decisions, and carrying out revisions to plans; ability to work effectively with others, to supervise, to facilitate, to run meetings, and to take charge and direct an event when necessary; knowledge of community resources for Marines and their families; ability to analyze data and present logical conclusions and recommendations; ability to utilize all Microsoft applications. ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Current drivers¿ license or the ability to obtain one and the ability to operate a motor vehicle. Ability to work a fluctuating work schedule to complete work assignments outside of the typical work week and work hours. Must successfully complete all applicable background investigations for Federal suitability for employment. Must be able to accommodate a flexible work schedule, to include weekend and nighttime family briefs/programs. Must be able to travel in order to support MCFTB functions. This is a white-collar position where occasional lifting up to 20 lbs. may be required. This position is designated as a Position of Trust, and the incumbent must be eligible for a background check. Must be able to obtain and maintain a National Agency Check with Inquiries and State Criminal History Repository Check (Tier 1) with Childcare background checks which are required for positions that involve working with children under 18 years of age. This activity is a Drug-free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Marines, sailors, and their family members have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce.

How to Apply: All applications must be submitted online via the MCCS Careers website: Resumes/applications emailed or mailed will not be considered for this vacancy announcement. To be considered for employment, the application or resume must be submitted online by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement. Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your MCCS user account and review your application status. Social Security Card is required to be presented during the application process. THIS POSITION IS FOR APPLICANTS CURRENTLY RESIDING IN OKINAWA OR ARRIVING ON OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT ORDERS TO OKINAWA WITHIN 30 DAYS. All military and DoD civilian spouses are required to provide a copy of their sponsor¿s orders during the application process.

Application Deadline: 2026-01-27