{"id":"6689634755","title":"Lead Child and Youth Program Assistant (Level 5) CY-02","posted_at":"2026-03-02T00:00:00.000Z","apply_url":"https://www.usajobs.gov:443/job/859646100","locations":["Sierra Vista, AZ"],"employment_type":"full_time","workplace_type":null,"seniority_level":null,"description_language":null,"source_name":"usajobs","source_url":"https://www.usajobs.gov:443/job/859646100","salary":{"min":22,"max":25,"currency":"USD","period":"hour","display":"$22–$25/hour"},"job_summary":null,"job_description":null,"description_text":"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: All Candidates must: Possess a high school diploma or GED certificate. Be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing. In addition, candidates must meet one of the following: Possess and maintain one of the following directly related to the age group of the position to which assigned: Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential, Military School Age Credential, Army Youth Practicum or other nationally recognized Youth Development Credential. OR Two years of specialized experience working in a group program with children or youth plus an associate's degree or at least 60 semester hours with a major course of study (24 semester hours) with content directly related to the age group to which assigned, for example: Child Development Centers: Early Childhood Education/Child Development, Elementary Education, Special Education., or directly-related behavioral or cultural science (developmental psychology, child psychology/sociology, sociology of the family, parenting. General psychology/sociology coursework is not qualifying. OR A bachelor's Degree or at least 120 semester hours with a major course of study (24 semester hours) with content as indicated above. OR Possess 24 months (2 years) working in a group childcare or youth program with completion of DoD approved competency training courses, evidenced by Service-issued documentation. In addition to the above qualifications, candidates who possess the following qualifications will be considered \"Highly Preferred\" or \"Best Qualified\" and may be sent first for consideration: 1. Experience assisting with childcare or youth program national accreditation processes. 2. Experience participating in multi-disciplinary or higher-level child/youth program inspections. 3. Experience working with varying age groups (early childhood, school age, youth). 4. Experience leading or mentoring lower level childcare/youth program staff. Highly Preferred candidates will also possess the following: One year of direct experience working with children in an Army Child and Youth Services (CYS) Child Development Center. The experience and knowledge listed above MUST be reflected on your resume to be considered a Highly Preferred candidate. Applicants that possess the highly qualified criteria may be sent first for consideration. Additional certificates will be sent at managements request.\n\nThis position is located at the Child Development Center at Fort Huachuca, Arizona. Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Child and Youth Services (CYS) Employee Childcare Fee: First Child: 100% childcare fee discount (all CYS employees) Second and Subsequent Child: 25% childcare fee discount (all CYS employees) Available to MWR CYS Regular and FLEX (working a minimum of 15 hours). Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will not be paid.\n\nSupervises children and youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years during daily schedule of indoor and outdoor activities and on field trips, outings, and special events.,Plans, coordinates, and conducts activities for program participants based on observed needs of individual children and youth. Prepares and implements program options for children and youth with special requirements.,Instructs team members in specific tasks and job techniques; makes available written instructions, reference materials, and supplies. Explains program guidance, procedures, policies, and directives to team members.,Uses designated evaluation materials to ensure assigned area is in compliance with, Dept of Defense (DoD), and local installation standards. Ensures assigned area maintains standards for DoD certification and national accreditation or equivalent.,Completes training requirements using approved service materials to include designated training modules. Performs other related duties as assigned.\n\nProof of education is required at the time of application. Note: Education must be directly related to the position to be filled. General Education courses do not count toward the credit total. If qualifying via DoD approved competency training courses, you must supply one of the following: A completed Foundation IDP signed by both the employee and the supervisor/training specialist A signed Foundation (or equivalent) certificate A memorandum stating completion of Foundation training from a supervisor or CYS Training Specialist that contains their full name, title, and full contact information (email and/or phone number) VLS certificates without an accompanying IDP will not be accepted.","visa_sponsorship":null,"experience_years_min":null,"job_address":null,"job_city":null,"job_state":null,"job_country":null,"location_lat":31.5647691,"location_lng":-110.2742994,"closed_at":null,"apply_with_ai_eligible":false,"keywords":["documentation","compliance","mentoring","standards","leading","writing","local","email","phone"],"company":{"name":"United States Army Installation Management Command","slug":"united-states-army-installation-management-command","logo_url":null,"description":"United States Army Installation Management Command manages and operates Army installations, including the provision of recreational and aquatic facilities for service members and their families.","website_url":null,"linkedin_url":"https://www.linkedin.com/company/us-army-installation-management-command","glassdoor_url":null,"x_url":"https://twitter.com/armyimcom","instagram_url":null,"youtube_url":"https://www.youtube.com/InstallationMgt","github_url":null,"huggingface_url":null,"tiktok_url":null,"crunchbase_url":null,"facebook_url":"https://www.facebook.com/InstallationManagementCommunity","employee_count_range":"5001-10000","employee_count":50000,"founded_year":2006,"headquarters":{"address":null,"city":"San Antonio, TX","country":"US","lat":29.4246002,"lng":-98.4951405},"industry":"government","company_type":"government","total_funding_usd":null,"locations":null},"structured_data":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","@id":"https://worklittle.com/jobs/6689634755#job","title":"Lead Child and Youth Program Assistant (Level 5) CY-02","description":"Lead Child and Youth Program Assistant (Level 5) CY-02 at United States Army Installation Management Command. 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