Child & Youth Program Custodian
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
March 16, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This is a flexible summer job at a military base in Virginia, where you'll help run programs for children and teens aged from newborns to 18, focusing on their safety, fun activities, and development during the camp season from June to August.
It's ideal for someone who enjoys working with kids, can handle varying shifts, and wants a supportive role in a community setting with perks like discounted childcare.
Entry-level positions require just a high school diploma, making it accessible for beginners passionate about youth engagement.
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
- Availability for flexible split shifts, including up to 9:00 PM and 12-hour days from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- Ability to maintain control of and ensure the safety of children and youth aged 6 weeks to 18 years
- Skills in planning and conducting activities that address physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs of participants
- Capability to prepare and maintain indoor/outdoor activity areas and handle program data/reporting
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 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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