Lead Child and Youth Program Assistant; Level 5 CY

Lead Child and Youth Program Assistant (Level
5) CY-02

Apply for the Lead Child and Youth Program Assistant (Level
5) CY-02 role at U.S. Army MWR.

This position is located at Fort Gordon, Child and Youth Services. DoD approved commissary privileges to CYS employees. This temporary approval expires 31 Dec 2025.

• Morale Welfare and Recreation CYS Employee Childcare Fee Discounts:
  Available to MWR CYS Regular and FLEX (working a minimum of 15 hours). First Child: 100% childcare fee discount and 25% thereafter for CYS employees.

• Incentives will not be paid.

• This job is open to U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Applicants must have resided in the U.S. or U.S. territory for 3 or more continuous years immediately preceding the start of federal affiliation.

• Supervises children and youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years during daily schedule of indoor and outdoor activities, 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; provides 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 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, including designated training modules; performs other related duties as assigned.

• Direct deposit and social security card required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age at time of appointment and meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
• One‑year probationary period may be required.
• Satisfactorily complete employment verification (E‑Verify) check.
• Satisfactory completion of pre‑employment background checks per AR 215‑3, 2‑15m., and Childcare Tier 1 background investigation required.
• Successful completion of Lead Foundation Level training and annual training requirements required.
• May be subject to irregular hours, evenings, and/or weekends.
• For positions in Child Development Centers, possess and maintain physical ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs.; walk, bend, stoop, and stand routinely.
• Incumbent is legally required to report all suspected incidents of child abuse/neglect.
• You may be required to administer routine and rescue medications prescribed by a physician to children/youth, perform CPR and first aid, and provide reasonable accommodation to children/youth with special needs.
• Travel to on‑ and off‑post locations may be required; duties involve working indoors and outdoors.

• Possess a high school diploma or GED certificate.
• Be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.

• Experience assisting with childcare or youth program national accreditation processes.
• Experience participating in multi‑disciplinary or higher‑level child/youth program inspections.
• Experience working with varying age groups (early childhood, school age, youth).
• Experience leading or mentoring lower level childcare/youth program staff.

U.S. Army MWR is an equal‑opportunity employer.