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Posted: January 2, 2026 (13 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 at a youth center on a military base, where you'll supervise and lead fun activities for kids in grades 6-12 during after-school and school holiday hours to support their physical, social, emotional, and learning needs.

It's a great fit for someone who enjoys working with teenagers, has patience and energy for group activities, and wants a flexible role with benefits like childcare discounts for their own family.

Entry-level positions require just a high school diploma, making it accessible for those starting out in youth work.

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, coordinate, and conduct activities for children and youth aged 6-12
  • Skills in maintaining safety, whereabouts, and accountability for program participants
  • Knowledge of creating positive environments that promote interactions and interest among youth
  • Capability to prepare and maintain indoor/outdoor activity areas and materials
  • Proficiency in maintaining program data and completing daily reports

Full Job Description

Positions are available at the McConnell Youth Center on Carlisle Barracks, PA. Providing recreational programming for grades 6-12 from 1500-1730 on school days and 1300-1730 M-F on school out days.

MWR CYS Employee Childcare Fee Discounts Available to MWR CYS Regular and FLEX (working a minimum of 15 hours per week).

First Child: 100% childcare fee discount Second Child: 25% childcare fee discount 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: 1/2/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: C2SCNAFCY-26-12844798