Lead Child and Youth Program Assistant (Level 5) CY-02
United States Army Installation Management Command
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Child and Youth Program Assistant CY-01/02
Army Tank-Automotive and Armament Command (TACOM)
Department of the Army
Location
Watervliet, New York
Salary
$18.70 - $18.70
per hour
Type
Closes
March 5, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves working as an assistant in a child and youth program on an Army base, where you'll supervise kids, plan fun activities to support their physical, social, emotional, and learning needs, and keep everything safe and organized.
It's perfect for someone who loves working with children, has basic education, and enjoys creating engaging environments for groups of kids and teens.
Entry-level roles require just a high school diploma, but higher pay levels might need college credits or experience.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma or GED (minimum for entry level CY-01)
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing
- Experience or qualifications for higher levels (Skill CY-01 or Target CY-02) may require college transcripts or certificates
- Skills in planning and conducting activities for children's physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development
- Ability to maintain safety, track whereabouts, and ensure accountability for children and youth
- Competence in preparing and maintaining indoor/outdoor activity areas and materials
- Proficiency in recording program data and completing daily reports
Full Job Description
This position is located at Watervliet, NY.
Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Child and Youth Services (CYS) Employee Childcare Fee: Available to MWR CYS Regular and FLEX (working a minimum of 15 hours).
First Child: 100% childcare fee discount (all CYS employees). Second and Subsequent Child: 25% childcare fee discount (all CYS employees). Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will not be paid.
Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities (KSAs) as they pertain to this position.
A qualified candidate must possess the following: For Entry Level (CY-01): At a minimum, must have a high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
Must be able to communicate in English, both orally and in writing.
For information on the qualification requirements for the higher paying levels such as Skill Level (CY-01) and Target Level (CY-02):Refer to our Applicant Information Kit.
Note to applicants: College transcripts or certificates may be required at the time of application for applicants who want to be considered for Skill or Target level. Major Duties:
- Serves as a Child and Youth Program Assistant in a Child and Youth Services program and maintains control of and accounts for whereabouts and safety of children and youth.
- Plans, coordinates, and conducts activities that meet the physical, social, emotional and cognitive needs for program participants based on the group and individual children and youth.
- Establishes a program environment that sustains participant interest and promotes positive interactions with other children, youth, and adults.
- Helps prepare, arrange, and maintain indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials to accommodate daily schedules and provides program options for children with special requirements.
- Maintains program participation data and complete daily report.
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