Child & Youth Program Assistant (Summer Camp 2027)

What you would do

• Plan and run activities that meet children's physical, social, and emotional needs.
• Supervise children and youth indoors, outdoors, and on field trips.
• Keep children safe and track where they are at all times.
• Observe children and record their development and any concerns.
• Report signs of illness, abuse, or neglect as directed.
• Give parents daily feedback about their child's day.

Do you qualify for CY-1 to CY-2?

With experience: Entry level (CY-1702-01) needs no set amount of experience. Intermediate level (CY-1702-01) needs 6 months of experience working with children or youth in a child and youth setting, and target level (CY-1702-02) needs 1 year of that same kind of experience.

With education: A high school diploma or equivalent is required at every level. Entry level prefers prior experience with children. Intermediate level requires completing the Navy Entry Level training requirement (Army, Air Force, and Marine equivalents are accepted). Target level requires completing DoD standardized training courses, or having a valid Child Development Associate (CDA) or Military School-Age (MSA) credential, or a minimum 2-year degree in a related field such as Early Childhood Education or Child Development.

Licenses and certifications you need:

• Certifications or credentials required by federal, state, or national accreditation bodies, which you must keep up once hired

How to apply well

What to send:

• Resume, two-page limit
• Awarded or conferred college transcript, or high school diploma or GED if the degree is not yet conferred
• Transcripts must show your name, school, degree type, award date, and major
• Notice of separation if claiming DoD NAF BBA priority consideration
• Sponsor's PCS orders and marriage certificate if claiming military spouse preference
• DD-214 Member-4 page if claiming veterans' preference
• Most recent SF-50 or PAR if you are a current or former federal employee
• U.S. equivalency evaluation of foreign transcripts, paid by you

How you will be rated: Your resume and application are first checked for basic eligibility, then rated on knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) using a set scoring guide. You complete an online questionnaire, and applicants are referred for the grade level they qualify for. The hiring manager may choose to interview you.

Tips for this job:

• Your resume is limited to two pages. Show dates and hours per week for any work with children.
• If your degree is not yet awarded, also send your high school diploma or GED and any DoD training certificates or CDA/MSA credential.
• Submit the online questionnaire and all documents by 11:59 PM EST on 11/12/2026.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Intermittent, 0 to 40 hours per week. Not eligible for benefits. Seasonal, with a tentative end date of September 2027 that may be extended.

Incentives and relocation: The agency says it will help pay for industry certification or college courses. Eligible employees who work at least 15 hours a week on average get a CYP fee discount: 100 percent for the first enrolled child and 25 percent for each additional child. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed.

Conditions of employment:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Complete required training and keep required certifications
• Pass all records and background checks, including fingerprint checks
• Pass a drug test before hire and random drug tests; a positive result can lead to removal
• Pass a pre-employment physical and provide proof of immunizations
• Marijuana is illegal under federal law, even where state law allows it
• A positive drug test can withdraw the job offer and bar DoD job applications for 6 months
• Starting May 7, 2025, base access requires a REAL ID or other accepted ID
• Must be a U.S. citizen or have 3 years of lawful U.S. residency
• Proof of education is required if not given at application
• Possible 1-year probationary period
• E-Verify check of work eligibility
• Direct deposit required within first 30 days
• Mandatory reporter of suspected child abuse and neglect
• Installation Records Check, including Family Advocacy and substance abuse records
• Automatic disqualification for certain sexual, child-victim, or felony drug convictions

Job details

Salary

$22.00 – $25.00 per hour

Pay scale and grade

CY-1 to CY-2 · Child and youth programs

Location

Indian Head, Maryland

Appointment

Seasonal

Work schedule

Intermittent

Service

Competitive

Openings

5

Security clearance

Not Required

Travel

Not required

Drug test

Not required

Supervisory

No

Occupation

Education And Training Technician (1702)

Announcement

27-13105723