Youth Program Director

Summary Leads a large Youth Program (Main Center, Annex, Teen Center), ensuring compliance and accreditation. Oversees comprehensive youth development: school-age care, sports, STEM, arts, career development. Supervises staff, manages budgets/procurement, ensures facility safety. Liaises with organizations, promotes partnerships, advocates for youth needs, and prepares reports. This position is Limited Term, Not To Exceed 15 JUNE 2027 Thank you for considering employment with Air Force Services Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF).This position is located on Edwards AFB. The 412th Test Wing is the host wing for Edwards Air Force Base, California -- 2nd largest base in the Air Force. The wing oversees base day-to-day operations and provides support for over 10,000 military, federal civilians and contract personnel assigned to a 481 -square mile installation. The 412th Test Wing plans, conducts, analyzes, and reports on all flight and ground testing of aircraft, weapons systems, software and components as well as modeling and simulation for the U.S. Air Force. There are three core components for this mission: flying operations, maintenance and engineering. Edwards AFB is located within driving distance to many attractions including Las Vegas, Los Angeles/Hollywood, San Diego, Death Valley, the Grand Canyon, Disneyland, Sea World, the Pacific Ocean, and more! Nearby mountains provide winter sports opportunities and summer adventures as well.Major Duties: Plans, organizes, and manages all operations and activities of a large Youth Program, including a Main Youth Center, a School Age Annex and a Teen Center, ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and accreditation requirements. Provides leadership and oversight for a comprehensive youth development program, including school-age care, youth sports and fitness, STEM initiatives, arts, career and leadership development, and expanded transition and outreach programs. Maintains national accreditation, ensures compliance with child abuse reporting requirements, and implements a safe, inclusive, and enriching environment for youth. Supervises and evaluates staff, sets performance expectations, approves training and leave, and addresses performance issues. Oversees administrative operations, develops budgets (APF/NAF), manages procurement, and maintains financial accountability, including USDA and grant funds. Ensures facility safety, initiates and oversees renovations, and enforces vehicle and transport safety standards.Acts as a liaison with local and national youth organizations and installation stakeholders, promotes partnerships, and represents Youth Programs in high-level meetings and briefings. Maintains public relations efforts, monitors customer satisfaction, and advocates for youth and family needs. Prepares and evaluates reports, resolves issues, and ensures mission alignment and program quality across all areas of responsibility.