Child and Youth Program Assistant - May be eligible for 1000.00 Incentive at 6 mo. and 1 year
Commander, Navy Installations Command
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Child and Youth Program Assistant CY-01/02
United States Army Installation Management Command
Department of the Army
Location
Fort Lee, Virginia
Salary
$18.70 - $23.69
per hour
Type
Closes
April 1, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This is a flexible summer job at a military base in Virginia, where you'll help run a teen summer camp by supervising kids, planning fun activities, and keeping everyone safe during long shifts from morning to evening.
It's perfect for someone who enjoys working with youth, has basic education, and wants a temporary role with perks like discounted childcare for their own kids.
No advanced experience is needed to start, but showing skills in child engagement can help qualify for higher pay.
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 skills in planning and conducting activities for children and youth (for higher levels CY-01/02)
- Availability for flexible split shifts, including up to 9:00 PM, from June 1 to August 21, 2026
- Ability to maintain safety, track participation data, and prepare activity areas
- College transcripts or certificates may be required for skill or target level consideration
- Resumes limited to two pages, demonstrating relevant KSAs
Full Job Description
This position is located at Fort Lee, VA.
Flexible summer position (June 1 - August 21, 2026) Teen Summer Camp Available: 7:00 AM-7:00 PM; Must work split shifts and up to 9:00 PM if needed 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) 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.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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