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Summary About the position: This position is located at the Child and Youth Programs, RAF Croughton, UK. Regular Full Time employees may be eligible for benefits such as Annual/Sick leave, Post Allowance, Medical/Dental, Group Life, 401(k), and AFNAF Retirement. This position does not affect Military Spouse Preference. Responsibilities Under the direction of the Youth Director develops and implements program services and a variety of educational and recreational activities that stimulate and sustain the social, cognitive, physical, and emotional growth of youth. Works with training and curriculum specialists, staff, and volunteers to develop appropriate curriculum packages. Plans and develops special activities, e.g., field trips, special events, and activities for youth with special needs (i.e., learning disabilities, gifted youth, etc.). Provides input on program promotion/publicity and communicates with parents and others through monthly newsletters, parent handbooks, brochures, and presentations. Participates in planning, supervising, and/or conducting parent involvement/education activities. Maintains contact with other local school age programs and participates in local, state and national school age organizations in order to remain current with school age program practices. Assists in coordinating transportation for program participants. Based on patron needs, facility constraints, and available resources, recommends modifications of program operations, goals, philosophy, hours and days of operation, procedures, and policies. Maintains continuous oversight and directly supervises all program operations and activities to ensure they comply with DoD, Air Force, and local policies, guidelines, and standards; are consistent with school age program national standards; and, are appropriate and effective. Establishes administrative procedures and operating instructions and maintains continual surveillance over their application to assure compliance. Inspects 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. Corrects deficiencies as required. Monitors required staff agency inspections to ensure they are accomplished and documented. If interested in this position please preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12446494 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, 09/17/2024 Business Based Action Family Member Preference Military Spouse Preference Outside Applicant Veteran Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran Transition Hiring Preference The area of consideration for this vacancy announcement is citizens, permanent residents, and legal residents of the United States (US) who reside within the local commuting area (60 mile radius) of RAF Croughton, United Kingdom (UK), or will do so within the next 30 days. Permanent and legal residents of the US must be citizens of a NATO country, unless authorized to reside in the UK as a dependent of an employee who serves in support of the US Visiting Forces .Eligible applicants must possess a US-issued social security number and be able to provide documentation proving residency status in the UK. Documentation could include PCS Orders, UK Visa, etc. Applicants cannot be 'ordinarily resident'. A person is considered to be 'ordinarily resident' if they have resided in the United Kingdom (UK) for more than 366 days without an affiliation to the US Visiting Forces. Time spent in the UK as an employee, or dependent of an employee, of a US agency serving and supporting the US Visiting Forces (i.e., active duty military, federal civilian, AAFES, Red Cross, one of the contract universities, a military banking facility or federal credit union, or US government contractors) is not counted toward being 'ordinary resident'. In accordance with the Status of Forces Agreement between the US and the UK, British citizens may not apply for US NAF positions; however, they may be eligible to apply for local national positions on base. 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 (MUST BE SUPPORTED IN RESUME): Must be at least 18 years of age and have the ability to speak, read, and write English. Must pass a physical examination and get or have required immunizations. Must be able to obtain a Food Handlers' Certification, and satisfactorily complete installation, state and national criminal background checks. Must satisfactorily complete mandatory training as specified below and demonstrate competency with required timeframes. SPECIALIZED: A bachelor of science/art degree that included a major study in child or youth development/education or a related field (i.e., youth recreation, elementary/early childhood education, physical education (K-6), music education (K-6), art education (K-6), human or family services/development, psychology, social work, guidance and counseling, home economics); OR a combination of education and experience - courses equivalent to a major in child or youth development/education or a related field (as described on the preceding page), plus appropriate experience or additional course work that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study described above. 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. 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 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.