Lead Child and Youth Program Assistant (Level 5) CY-02
United States Army Installation Management Command
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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
Location
Redstone Arsenal, Alabama
Salary
$18.51 - $23.39
per hour
Type
Closes
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Job Description
Summary
This entry-level job involves working in child and youth programs at a military base, where you'll supervise kids, organize fun and educational activities, and ensure their safety and well-being in a supportive environment.
It's ideal for someone who enjoys working with children, has basic qualifications, and wants a role that offers perks like discounted childcare for their own family.
No advanced experience is needed, just a passion for helping young people grow socially and emotionally.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing
- Experience or skills in maintaining child and youth safety and accountability
- Ability to plan and conduct activities addressing physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs
- Skills in creating positive program environments and promoting interactions
- Capability to prepare and maintain indoor/outdoor activity areas and materials
- Proficiency in maintaining program data and completing daily reports
Full Job Description
These positions are located at various CYS facilities at Redstone Arsenal.
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: At least 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.
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