Build a rewarding career in child care! Navy Child and Youth professionals make a difference every day in the lives of children and their families, their friends, neighbors and communities. With defined career path training and exceptional benefits and opportunities worldwide, you can end your job search and begin your career now.

CYP career opportunities

U.S. positions

Are you or someone you know looking for a job? Whether you like working outdoors, with children, in an office setting or front-line customer service, you will surely find it at NSA Naples. This is your opportunity to start a career and become part of the team!

Here are positions open to U.S. citizens:

📌 Child and Youth Program (CYP) Training and Curriculum Specialist (NF-4)
🔍Provide and deliver a comprehensive training program to CYP professionals; assist with the implementation of a developmentally appropriate curriculum/program for children and youth (6 weeks-18 years); promote school readiness and support ongoing school success.
Full time, closing Nov. 17, 2025
https://www.usajobs.gov/job/849614400

📌Child and Youth Program (CYP) Assistant - Retention Bonuses (CY-1/2)
🔍Work directly with children and youth, keeping them actively engaged, well-cared for, and safe while participating in the CYP.
Flexible, closing Nov. 30, 2025
https://www.usajobs.gov/job/849300000

📌Child and Youth Program (CYP) Leader - Retention Bonuses (CY-2)
🔍Provide appropriate specialized developmental care and instruction for children and youth (6 weeks-18 years) with provision of guidance, assistance while mentoring CYP assistants.
Full time, closing Nov. 30, 2025
https://www.usajobs.gov/job/849306600

📌Lifeguard (NF-1/2)
🔍Provides lifeguard duties and is responsible for safeguarding the lives of persons at the assigned work area; assists with Aquatic training, education and general support at the installation.
Intermittent vacancy, closing Sept. 30, 2026
https://www.usajobs.gov/job/848890700

📌Recreation Aid - Community Recreation (NF-1)
🔍Support the community as you assist with special events, trips, tours, outings, party and picnic rental equipment, Library, Liberty and outdoor recreation, just to name a few.
Intermittent vacancy, closing Sept. 30, 2026
https://www.usajobs.gov/job/849809400

📌Bartender (NA-4)
🔍Mix and serve beverages from a full service bar, holds a cash fund to make change, takes inventory, maintains records, keeps assigned work area and items washed, clean and sanitized as needed.
Intermittent vacancy, closing Sept. 30, 2026
https://www.usajobs.gov/job/849815000

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📣Check out more NSA Naples Employment Resources, including local national positions, government contractors and volunteer opportunities, at https://www.navymwrnaples.com/support-services/fleet-and-family-support-center/nsa-naples-employment-resources

Local National position

No local national positions at the moment.

For a complete listing of jobs available in the Naples/Gaeta areas, U.S. Citizens and Local Nationals, go to www.navymwrnaples.com/jobs

 

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UPCOMING DATES:

  Date: TBA
  Time: 9 a.m.-Noon (please arrive NLT 11 a.m.)
  Place: Youth Center, Support Site

Meet with an HR specialist, apply for a job and be interviewed.
Applicants should be prepared to stay for several hours.

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Hiring Incentives! 

Hiring incentives are available for existing employees when you refer a friend and new employees. 100% and 50% child care discounts available, too.

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CYP benefits

CYP is all about career opportunities, setting goals, developing your professional career and advancement within.

Career Path Training for Advancement
Built in training modules for guaranteed step increases within 6-24 months. Realistic transition to management within 5-10 years.

Paid Career Development
If you don’t have a degree, CYP will help you obtain your Child Development Associate (CDA) or Military School-Age (MSA) credentials which includes over 120 hours of formal training!
OR
Pursue an undergraduate or graduate degree in a field related to Child and Youth Development and be eligible to receive up to $4,000 annually in tuition assistance!

Guaranteed transfer
Full-time direct-care staff members who are military dependents are guaranteed a job at their next location. If you are being relocated due to a PCS move, we will guarantee a transfer to your new location with no break in service. That means you keep your status, all your leave and retirement benefits!

Competitive wages
Federal tax-free COLA (Cost Of Living Adjustment) wage supplement based on location for Child Care providers

Various Work schedules available
Positions include full-time, part-time and flexible schedules. Find the position that fits your schedule

Jobs with a variety of age groups and activities
Work with the age group or activity that fits you best:

• Child Development Center (CDC) positions are available from ages 6-weeks to Pre-Kindergarten
• School Age Care (SAC) serves children in K-6th grade.
• Teen Center caters to the needs of teens in 7-12th grade and provides a fun, safe atmosphere to hang out and socialize with others in their age group.
• Youth Sports fosters growth with children 3-18 years through recreational exercise and athletics.

Other great benefits

• Preferred acceptance of your own child into child care programs
• Work at Nationally Accredited Facilities
• Employee uniforms provided
• Employer-sponsored full medical and dental insurance for qualified employees
• Employer-sponsored life insurance for qualified employees
• Defined benefit pension plan – guarantees a monthly payment for life
• 401(k) with a 3 percent employer match
• Employer-sponsored disability insurance
• Long-term health care insurance
• Paid leave for qualified employees

For more information, please call NAF Human Resources at 081-568-2838 / DSN 626-2838 or 081-568-5612 / DSN 626-5612 or email NAFPersonnel@eu.navy.mil.