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Summary About the position This position is Non-appropriated Fund NAF located at the Youth Center. The position requires a valid state drivers license & good driving record must be obtained and maintained. Department of the Air Force Child and Youth Programs Employee Child Care Discount applicable to this position see Additional Information. Pay will be set based on experience and education and/or certification Target Level 21.01 Intermediate Level 19.82 Entry Level 18.70
Summary About the position This position is Non-appropriated Fund NAF located at the Youth Center. The position requires a valid state drivers license & good driving record must be obtained and maintained. Department of the Air Force Child and Youth Programs Employee Child Care Discount applicable to this position see Additional Information. Pay will be set based on experience and education and/or certification Target Level 21.01 Intermediate Level 19.82 Entry Level 18.70
Overview Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates 02022026 to 05022026 Salary 18.70 to - 21.01 per hour Pay scale & grade CY 1 - 2 Location Few vacancies in the following location Whiteman AFB MO Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Not required Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Intermittent - No guaranteed hours but could work up to 40 hours per week Service Competitive Promotion potential 2 Job family Series 1702 Education And Training Technician Supervisory status No Security clearance Not Required Drug test Yes Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive NSLow Risk Trust determination process Suitability Fitness Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No Announcement number 26-4KFSYY149927 Control number 856284300
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 and meals. Executes work in accordance with policies and regulations. May be required to transport children in government vehicles.
CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAM ASSISTANT 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 instruction, leads, and facilitates planned and spontaneous program activities. Briefs staff management and parents on activities. Conducts inventory on equipment and supplies.
CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAM ASSISTANT 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.
CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAM ASSISTANT 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 Conditions of employment This position requires satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks in accordance with Air Force and DoD policy and a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation. This position has physical lifting requirements which require 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, including annual influenza vaccinations, and be free of all communicable diseases. This position requires the incumbent to complete assigned training, including Food Handlers certification, within specified time from date hire or assignment to position.
Who May Apply Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preferences and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicants eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date of this job announcement.
Resume Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support identified the general or specialized experience described in this announcement. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference priority eligibility may include:
Cover Letter DD-214 Statement of Service Diploma GED Disability Letter VALicense Other 1 Other 2 PCS Orders Professional Certification Proof of Marriage Status Separation Notice RIFSF-50 Notification of Personnel Action Transcript
Required documents Required documents may vary based on the eligibility you are claiming i.e. applying as a Military Spouse Preference - MSP applying as a veteran applying as a current federal employees applying as a displaced employee etc.. The below documents are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement.
Resume Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support identified the general or specialized experience described in this announcement. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference priority eligibility may include:
Cover Letter DD-214 Statement of Service Diploma GED Disability Letter VALicense Other 1 Other 2 PCS Orders Professional Certification Proof of Marriage Status Separation Notice RIFSF-50 Notification of Personnel Action Transcript
As described above your complete application includes your resume your responses to the online questionnaire and supporting documents which prove your claimed eligibility. If you fail to provide these documents you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
NOTE Documents submitted as part of the application package to include supplemental documents may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another persons personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM EST on 05/02/2026 to receive consideration.
To begin click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJobs account to apply. If you do not have a USAJobs account you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application verify the required documentation is included with your application package and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJobs account and designate the document type when submitting your application. Failure to complete this portion will result in an incomplete application package and you will not be further considered for this vacancy.
It is your responsibility to ensure your application package resume supporting documents and responses to the questionnaire is complete accurate and submitted by the closing date.
Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the http://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php
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