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The purpose of the Youth Director position is to administer a developmentally appropriate youth program for children of eligible patrons. Administration includes the direction and operation of a small (up to 99 children) or a medium (100-199 children) School Age Care (SAC) program and/or a Youth Program (YP).

The purpose of the Youth Director position is to administer a developmentally appropriate youth program for children of eligible patrons. Administration includes the direction and operation of a large (200 or more children) School Age Care (SAC) program and/or a Youth Program (YP).

The design of a Youth Center encompasses more than just placement of furniture. This guide will show you how program settings and good design both impacts attracting youth to the Youth Center.

Module 4: Physical - Every single day, healthy adults are making the choice to exercise, eat healthy food and enjoy recreational activities. Many of the physical fitness skills and choices adults make are based on what they learned and enjoyed as adolescents. This guide identifies the different levels of physical development by age group. It also discusses how to apply this knowledge to promote physical activity among all young people.

Module 5: Education and Career Development Encouraging youth to set goals and make sound decisions related to education and career interests is an important role for Program Assistants. This guide will show you how to continue to develop your skills and knowledge as a youth worker to create an environment where learning is fun without being an extension of school.

Module 6: Communication - Every single day, you draw upon communication skills to interact with youth and coworkers. This guide will show you the importance of practicing effective communication skills and modeling those skills for youth.

This position is a Child and Youth Programs (CYP) Coordinator of the Youth Sports and Fitness (YSF). The YSF programs enable Navy families to balance the competing demands of family life and military readiness by providing rewarding opportunities for youth to be physically active and exposed to positive lifestyle behaviors.

This position is a Child and Youth Programs (CYP) Coordinator of the Youth Sports, Fitness and Teen (YSF & Teen) Program. The YSF & Teen programs enable Navy families to balance the competing demands of family life and military readiness by providing rewarding opportunities for youth to be physically active and exposed to positive lifestyle behaviors.

The Navy Child and Youth Program (CYP) Youth and Family Profile is designed to help CYP Professionals get to know the children, and youth enrolled in our School Age Care programs. The information gathered will be used by CYP professionals to develop relationships and activities to better serve our customers.

This guide will show you the importance of following policies and procedures and encouraging youth to take healthy risks. It will also explain the importance of community in creating and maintaining a safe environment. The Table of Contents below will give you an overview of what you'll be covering.