Child and Youth Program Assistant CY-01/02

About the Role

This position is located at Fort Lee, VA Morale Welfare And Recreation (MWR) Child And Youth Services (CYS).

Childcare Fee Discount for Employees

• 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides appropriate developmental care and instruction for children and youth, ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years in Child and Youth Services (CYS) programs.
• Actively supervises and accounts for whereabouts and safety of children and youth during daily routines, indoor and outdoor activities, on field trips, outings, and special events.
• Assists in implementing planned, developmentally appropriate activities, schedules, and routines for children/youth using prepared curriculum, activity plans, and materials, which includes group and individual activities.
• Helps arrange for or serve appropriate snacks or meals.
• Identifies and responds to emergency situations, including evacuations, child/youth illness, and physical and emotional needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card are required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age at time of appointment.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
• Position requires regular contact with children under the age of 18.
• Favorably adjudicated background checks are required.
• Position is subject to immunization requirements as a condition of employment for working with children and youth.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical and subsequent physicals, thereafter, provide evidence of immunization and be free from communicable disease.
• For positions in Child Development Centers, possess and maintain the physical ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs., walk, bend, stoop, and stand on a routine basis.
• Must have the visual and auditory capabilities to supervise children and youth, comply with sight and sound supervision requirements, and provide immediate responses.
• Incumbent is legally required to report all suspected incidents of child abuse/neglect.
• Must complete all DoW and Service training requirements within the specified time, including orientation, initial, and annual ongoing training requirements, and any required certifications.
• Must maintain current CPR and First Aid certifications.
• May work an uncommon tour of duty to include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Duties may involve working both indoors and outdoors.
• Occasional indoor and outdoor field trips may be required.

Qualifications

General Requirements (All Levels)

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.

Entry Level (CY-01)

• Meets the General Requirements listed above.

Skill Level (CY-01)

• Meets the General Requirements listed above.
• Minimum of 6 months experience working in group programs with children/youth.
• Completion of Entry Level DoW standardized training courses OR equivalent industry training OR six (6) semester hours of college credit in early childhood, elementary, or secondary education, child and youth development, or special education.

Target Level (CY-02)

• Meets the General Requirements listed above.
• Minimum of 12 months experience working in group programs with children/youth.
• Demonstrated knowledge in theories and principles of child/youth development.
• Completion of Skill Level DoW standardized training courses OR Child Development Associate (CDA) or Military School-Age (MSA) Credential OR 12 semester hours of college credit in early childhood, elementary, or secondary education; child and youth development, special education, Human Development, Youth Program Administration, Recreation (children and youth), Physical Education or directly related behavioral sciences (developmental psychology, child psychology/sociology for the family. General psychology/sociology course work is not qualifying).

Highly Preferred Candidates

• Experience in Boys and Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) AND 4-H programs. This experience must be clearly defined on your resume.

Education Requirements

• At minimum a high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) is required.
• Proof of education is required at the time of application.
• Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• College transcripts or certificates may be required at the time of application for applicants who want to be considered for Skill or Target level.

Additional Information

Program Areas

• Child Development Center (CDC): Infants-Pre-K. Availability: Between 0500-1830, Mon-Fri.
• School Age Care Center (SAC): Kindergarten- 5th grade. Availability: Between 0500-1830, Mon-Fri. Must be available to work split shifts during the school year.
• Middle School Teen/Center (MST): 6th-12th grade. Availability: During school year: 1400-1800. School out days: 1300-1800. Summer: 0630-1800. Occasional evenings and weekends.

Work Schedule

• May work an uncommon tour of duty to include evenings, weekends, and holidays to accommodate varying program operating schedules.
• Duties may involve working both indoors and outdoors.
• Occasional indoor and outdoor field trips may be required.

Application Requirements

• 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.
• Your resume must be 5 megabytes (MB) or less.
• Please do not include photographs, personal images or other inappropriate content in your application materials.
• To expedite hiring, include contact information (name, email, phone number) for professional references.

Required Documents

• Resume
• Proof of education (HS Diploma, HS Transcript, GED certificate, or proof of a college degree for entry-level; college transcript for higher levels).

How to Apply

• Electronically (preferred): Visit https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for Announcement # C2SCNAFCY-26-12982237.
• The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 12/31/2026.
• Manually: Contact servicing NAF Human Resources representative or office to request a paper application form. Submit completed forms, resume, and supporting documents no later than 3:00 PM CST on 12/31/2026.

Additional Information

• Access to certain federal facilities may require a REAL ID-compliant driver's license/ID or an Enhanced Driver's License.
• Your application remains valid for 90 days and may be referred to hiring officials as new vacancies arise.
• This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies throughout the program. Management has the right to assign staff to locations as mission requires.