Duties
Child And Youth Program Assistant (All Levels)
* The incumbent will serve as a Child and Youth Program Assistant (CYPA) in one or more child and youth programs and will be accountable for the whereabouts and safety of children and youth.
* Provides care/supervision, oversight and accountability for program participants.
* Assists in preparing age appropriate activities; supervises children and youth during indoor and outdoor activities, on field trips, outings and special events; arranges and serves snacks/meals.
* Executes work in accordance with policies and regulations.
* May be required to transport children in government vehicles.
Target Level
* Coordinates and conducts activities for children and/or youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years.
* Creates an environment which welcomes participant interest and promotes positive interactions.
* Implements program options for children and youth with special requirements.
* Demonstrates, instructs, leads and facilitates planned and spontaneous program activities.
* Briefs staff, management, and parents on activities. Conducts inventory on equipment and supplies.
Intermediate Level
* Assists in planning, coordinating and conducting activities for program participants.
* Creates an environment which welcomes participant interest and promotes positive interactions.
* Implements daily schedules and activity plans to ensure age/stage appropriateness.
* Briefs staff, management, and parents on activities.
* Conducts inventory on equipment and supplies.
Entry Level
* Performs simple routine tasks following step‑by‑step instructions.
* Assists in providing planned activities using prepared curriculum and program materials.
* Creates an environment which welcomes participant interest and promotes positive interactions.
* Generates a list of needed supplies and equipment.
* Attends to the physical needs of the children, as applicable.
Requirements
* This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
* This position has a physical lifting requirement which requires the incumbent to complete a favorable pre‑employment physical.
* This position requires the incumbent to be able to obtain, maintain, and provide evidence of current immunizations; this includes annual influenza vaccinations and to be free of all communicable diseases.
* This position requires the incumbent to complete assigned training, including Food Handlers certification, within a specified time from date of hire or assignment to the position.
Qualifications
Who May Apply: Open to everyone.
Eligibility Criteria
* Citizens, permanent residents, and legal residents of the United States who reside within the local commuting area (60‑mile radius) of RAF Croughton, United Kingdom.
* Permanent and legal residents of the US must be citizens of a NATO country, unless authorized to reside in the UK as a dependent of an employee who serves in support of the US Visiting Forces.
* Eligible applicants must possess a US‑issued social security number and be able to provide documentation proving residency status in the UK (e.g., PCS Orders, UK Visa, etc.).
* Applicants cannot be “ordinarily resident” (i.e., have resided in the UK for more than 366 days without affiliation to US Visiting Forces).
* British citizens (including UK dual citizens) may not apply for US NAF positions; however, they may be eligible to apply for local national positions on base.
Selection Preferences
* Business Based Action
* Family Member Preference
* Military Spouse Preference
* Outside Applicant Veteran
* Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran
* Transition Hiring Preference
Foreign Education
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. Must show proof the education credentials have been deemed equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. education program.
Additional Information
* Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
* Applicants must be at least 18 years of age at time of hire.
* This position requires the incumbent to be able to read, speak, and write English.
* Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
* Direct deposit is required.
* A probationary period may be required.
* Pre‑employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD).
* Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized.
* Multiple positions may be filled from this job opportunity announcement. Additional selections may also be made from this job opportunity announcement.
* Selection(s) are subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible.
* LQA is not authorized.
* Post Allowance is authorized for Regular Full Time employment category.
* This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.
Benefits
Child and Youth Program staff receive the following childcare fee discounts at Air Force Child Development Programs (CDPs): 100% off for the first child enrolled in a full‑time program, and 37% off for each additional child.
Child Development Program will provide 100% child care fee discount for all direct care staff for the first child enrolled in a full‑time or regular part‑time DAF CDP. A 25% discount will apply for any additional children of direct care staff. Direct care staff must spend a minimum of 75% of their work schedule in the classroom.
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