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Child and Youth Program Assistant (Entry Level)

Air Mobility Command · Department of the Air Force

This job in plain English

This is an entry-level Child and Youth Program Assistant job at MacDill AFB in Florida, run by the 6th Force Support Squadron for Air Mobility Command. It is a Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) job, which means the pay comes from base recreation funds rather than regular federal tax funds. The job is a Test Designated Position, so it requires drug testing, and the announcement lists only a few vacancies.

Few

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

Open to U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and people who owe allegiance to the U.S. Veterans, military spouses, and certain other groups may get hiring preference, and you must send proof of any preference you claim.

What you would do

  • Performs simple routine tasks by following step-by-step instructions.
  • Helps carry out planned activities using prepared curriculum and program materials.
  • Creates a welcoming space that encourages positive interactions with children and youth.
  • Generates a list of supplies and equipment the program needs.
  • Attends to the physical needs of children, as applicable.

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

With experience: This is an entry-level position, so no previous work experience is required. You must be at least 18 years old and able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.

With education: You must have a high school diploma or equivalent. The announcement says education can be used to qualify for this job. Education from a foreign school must be shown to be equivalent to a U.S. education, and U.S. schools must be accredited by a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accrediting body.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Food Handlers certification, completed within a set time after hire or assignment

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume in any format, showing relevant experience, with no photographs
  • Performance appraisals and incentive awards listed on resume, if any
  • Proof of any hiring preference you claim, such as a DD-214 for veterans
  • Transcripts if you qualify through education
  • Diploma or GED to support your qualification

How you will be rated: Your resume, supporting documents, and questionnaire answers are reviewed to see if you meet the qualifications. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and documents are compared with your questionnaire answers, and inflated answers can cost you consideration.

Tips for this job:

  • Your resume must clearly show any childcare or youth work, with dates and hours per week.
  • Send proof of any hiring preference or education you claim, or you may be marked incomplete.
  • Submit the resume, questionnaire, and documents together before 11:59 PM EST on 01/29/2027.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Multiple schedules are listed for this job.

Incentives and relocation: Child care fee discount for direct care staff: 100 percent off the first enrolled child in a full-time or regular part-time program, and 25 percent off each additional child. Regular employees get sick and annual leave, 401(k), retirement, and health and life insurance. Intermediate flexible employees do not get benefits.

Conditions of employment:

  • Pre-employment checks under Air Force and DoD policy
  • Child Care Tier 1 background investigation
  • Test Designated Position: pre-employment and random drug testing
  • Favorable pre-employment physical because of lifting requirement
  • Current immunizations, including annual flu vaccine, and free of communicable diseases
  • Complete assigned training, including Food Handlers certification, within a set time
  • Direct deposit required
  • Selective Service registration for men born after 1959
  • E-Verify employment check
  • Probationary period may be required
  • REAL ID or approved source identity documents for installation access

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$19.00 – $22.00 per hour
Pay scale and grade
CY-1 to CY-2 · Child and youth programs
Location
MacDill AFB, Florida
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Multiple Schedules
Service
Competitive
Openings
FEW
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Education And Training Technician (1702)
Announcement
26-5IFSY616122

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