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Posted: January 2, 2026 (12 days ago)

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Child and Youth Program Assistant CY-01/02

United States Army Installation Management Command

Department of the Army

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Job Description

Summary

This job involves working as an assistant in Army child and youth programs at Fort Wainwright, Alaska, where you'll supervise kids, plan fun and educational activities, and ensure their safety and well-being in a supportive environment.

It's ideal for entry-level candidates who enjoy working with children, have basic education, and are reliable in various weather conditions.

Flexible or full-time schedules are available, with perks like childcare discounts and hiring bonuses.

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED (for entry level CY-01)
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing
  • Experience or qualifications for higher levels (CY-02) may require college transcripts or certificates
  • Mission and weather essential: Must be available and reliable regardless of conditions
  • Ability to maintain control of children and youth, ensuring their safety and whereabouts
  • Skills in planning and conducting activities that address physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs
  • Capability to prepare and maintain indoor/outdoor activity areas and handle program data/reports

Full Job Description

These positions are located at various CYS facilities at Fort Wainwright, Alaska. Applicants will be referred to selecting officials as vacancies occur. Mission and weather essential.

Positions could be Flexible, Regular Part-Time, or Regular Full-Time. Positions are Mission and Weather Essential.

Child and Youth Services (CYS) Regular and FLEX employees (working a minimum of 15 hours) will receive a 100% discount on childcare for their first child and 25% for each additional child.

NOW OFFERING SPECIAL HIRING INCENTIVES FOR THIS POSITION! Eligible Flex-10, Regular Part-Time and Regular-Full Time selectees may receive $2000.00!

($1000 at 6-month completion of successful service, plus another $1000.00 at 1-year anniversary of successful service. Service agreement and satisfactory performance required).

In addition, employees may also be eligible for: -CYS Regular and FLEX employees (working a minimum of 15 hours) will receive a 100% discount on childcare for their first child and at least 25% for each additional child.

-Access to DFMWR Facilities such as fitness programs, bowling center, outdoor recreation, etc. 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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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/2/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/3/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: C2SCNAFCY-26-12855498