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Posted: January 5, 2026 (10 days ago)

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Child and Youth Program Assistant CY 01/02

United States Army Installation Management Command

Department of the Army

Recent

Location

Location not specified

Salary

$18.51 - $21.70

per hour

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Job Description

Summary

This entry-level job involves working as an assistant in child and youth programs at a U.S.

Army base in South Korea, where you'll supervise kids and teens from infants to 18-year-olds, plan fun and educational activities, and ensure their safety and well-being.

It's ideal for someone who loves working with children, has basic education, and wants to start a career in childcare in a supportive military community.

No advanced experience is needed, but strong communication skills and patience are key.

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 ability to plan and conduct activities for children and youth aged 6 weeks to 18 years
  • Skills in maintaining safety and accounting for the whereabouts of program participants
  • Capability to create positive environments that promote interactions among children, youth, and adults
  • Proficiency in preparing and maintaining indoor/outdoor activity areas and materials
  • Ability to track program data, complete daily reports, and handle other assigned duties

Full Job Description

This position is located at Camp Humphreys, South Korea.

Morale Welfare and Recreation 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). 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 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 any of the Child and Youth Services program and/or age groups 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 ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years.
  • 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.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/5/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/6/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: C2SCNAFCY-26-12848325