Child and Youth Program Assistant
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
Job Description
Summary
This entry-level job involves working as an assistant in a child and youth program on a military base, where you'll supervise kids, organize fun and educational activities, and ensure their safety and well-being throughout the day.
It's ideal for someone who enjoys working with children, has basic education, and is reliable in creating positive group experiences.
No advanced experience is needed, but strong communication skills and patience are key.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing
- Experience or ability to maintain control and ensure safety of children and youth
- Skills in planning and conducting activities that support physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development
- Ability to create positive program environments and promote interactions among participants
- Capability to prepare and maintain indoor/outdoor activity areas and materials
- Proficiency in maintaining program data and completing daily reports
Full Job Description
This position is located at Fort Myer, Virginia.
Child and Youth Services (CYS) Employee Childcare Fee: *CYS Regular and FLEX employees (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)} 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 (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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