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Summary This Supervisory Training Specialist oversees all Child & Youth Programs (CYP) training, curriculum, and program quality. They develop comprehensive training plans, coach staff, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive professional development. Responsibilities include managing inspections, supporting inclusion for diverse needs, fostering partnerships, and leading quality improvement for CYP excellence. This position is Limited Term, Not To Exceed 15 August 2026 Responsibilities DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Serves as the Supervisory Trainer for Child and Youth Programs (CYP) with responsibility for the operation, integration, coordination, and oversight of all CYP training, curriculum, and programming. Coordinates with CYP directors/coordinators to develop a comprehensive CYP annual and monthly training plan based on assessed training needs. Identify training opportunities for management, administrative and support staff and notify them of training availability. Serves as Subject Matter Expert on installation level CYP inspections with primary responsibility for training, curriculum and programming regulatory requirements and CYP baseline standards. Provides coaching to trainers and provides feedback and written documentation of coaching sessions to improve overall trainer performance. Provides a full range of supervisory functions. Prepares reports, information papers, fact sheets and studies as required. Prepares and presents briefings to command, installation and civilian community personnel. Establishes and maintains the required program database. Maintains oversight of curriculum implementation and program quality for CYP, including child development centers, family childcare homes, and youth programs. Ensures alignment with DoD/AF regulations, national accreditation standards, and the developmental needs of children and youth. Mentors and coaches' staff and providers in developing age-appropriate learning environments, classroom management, and positive social interactions, and promotes family engagement across all programs. Develops and executes a flight-wide professional development plan based on program needs, observations, and regulatory requirements. Designs, delivers, and evaluates training using adult learning principles through workshops, coaching, mentoring, and individualized support. Ensures staff maintain required certifications and tracks all training milestones, including orientation, annual training, and credentialing progress. Supports inclusion by ensuring legal compliance (IDEA), developing individualized support plans, coordinating with specialists (e.g., Military Family Life Counselors), and training staff on managing complex behaviors and medical needs. They provide technical assistance and ensure equitable care for children with and without disabilities. Enhance program operations leads quality improvement efforts by evaluating programs using assessment tools, guiding corrective action plans, and supporting accreditation processes with national accrediting bodies (e.g., NAEYC, COA, NAFCC). Conducts internal reviews and serves as the primary contact for inspections and developmental assessments. Fosters partnerships with installation agencies and external organizations to address concerns, support family needs, and ensure compliance with health, safety, and child welfare standards. Maintains accurate records for reporting, supporting parent education and advisory boards, and participating in special projects and initiatives as required. 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, 07/22/2025Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and 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 the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Qualifications: (1) A 4-year degree in Early Childhood Education or Child/Youth Development or a related field such as Elementary Education, Special Education, Family andConsumer Science (Early Childhood emphasis) AND 3 years of full-time experience working with children and/or youth. OR (2) A combination of education (at least 24 semester hours) and experience, or additional course work, that that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study described above AND 3 years of full-time experience working with children and/or youth. (3) Knowledge of early childhood or youth education principles, concepts, and techniques to develop, interpret, monitor, and evaluate the execution of curriculumand age-appropriate activities. (4)Knowledge of adult learning techniques and strategies and experience training adult learners. (5)Ability to support DoD certification, accreditation, and staff credentialing (Child Development Associate (CDA), Associate of Arts (AA) Degree) by ensuring that required training is administered and successfully accomplished to meet statutory and program requirements. Must have the ability to supervise and provide guidance and leadership to employees and providers. Ability to identify and respond to emergency situations including evacuations, child illness, and physical and emotional disorders. Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, and possess strong interpersonal communication skills Condition(s) of Employment: Satisfactory completion and favorable adjudication of installation records checks, and state and national criminal background checks may be required for positions that provide lessons or instruction to children. Successful completion and favorable adjudication of applicable background investigation (Tier 1 Level) is required. Education (1) A 4-year degree in Early Childhood Education or Child/Youth Development or a related field such as Elementary Education, Special Education, Family and Consumer Science (Early Childhood emphasis) AND 3 years of full-time experience working with children and/or youth. OR (2)A combination of education (at least 24 semester hours) and experience, or additional course work, that that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study described above AND 3 years of full-time experience working with children and/or youth 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 Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position. U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal Affiliation or a signed memorandum indicating the installation's decision on the 3-year residency requirement. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. Direct deposit is required. Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check. A probationary period may be required. Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD). 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. Multiple positions may be filled from this job opportunity announcement. And additional selections may also be made from this job opportunity announcement. Selection(s) are subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible. This is a Non appropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force. This position is not included in a bargaining unit..