Child and Youth Program Assistant CY-01/02
Department of the Army
Summary
This position is located at the Child Development Center on Fort Huachuca, AZ. Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Child and Youth Services (CYS) Employee Childcare Fee: First Child: 100% childcare fee discount (all CYS employees) Second and Subsequent Child: 25% childcare fee discount (all CYS employees) Available to MWR Cys Regular and FLEX (working a minimum of 15 hours). Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will not be paid.
Duties
- Provides appropriate developmental care and instruction for children and youth, ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years in Child and Youth Services (CYS) programs.
- Actively supervises and accounts for whereabouts and safety of children and youth during daily routines, indoor and outdoor activities, on field trips, outings, and special events.
- Assists in implementing planned, developmentally appropriate activities, schedules, and routines for children/youth using prepared curriculum, activity plans, and materials which includes group and individual activities.
- Helps arrange for or serve appropriate snacks or meals.
- Identifies and responds to emergency situations including evacuations, child/youth illness, and physical and emotional needs.
Education
At minimum a high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) is required. This documentation would need to be provided prior to date of selection. Note: Education must be directly related to the position to be filled. General Education courses do not count toward the credit total.
All education documents must be in English or have a translated copy provided. In order to meet entry level requirement you must upload a copy of your HS Diploma, HS Transcript (showing the completion date), GED certificate or proof of a college degree. To meet the requirements beyond entry level a college transcript showing course work or certifications will be required to validate the higher graded qualifications.
Benefits
Working for Army Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) can offer numerous advantages. Army NAF employment can provide a sense of pride and fulfillment, as you’ll be supporting communities comprised of military and civilian personnel, and their families, which contributes to the Department of Defense’s overall mission. We offer a wide range of career opportunities, including jobs in childcare, recreation, hospitality, and more. Many employees have opportunities for professional development, including training, education, and certification programs to help towards career advancement.
As an Army NAF employee, you’ll have access to some on-base facilities, including fitness centers, libraries, and many other amenities. Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for enrollment in health and life insurance, participation in 401k and retirement plans, and paid personal time off and federal holidays. NAF flexible employees, working in the United States or a U.S. citizen or spouse or child of a U.S. citizen working for a NAFI in a foreign area, are eligible to participate in the Naf 401(k) plan. Some flexible employees may also be eligible to receive health insurance.
For a slideshow presentation regarding these benefits, please click the link below.
Required Documents
Prepare the documents below before applying. Always confirm the exact requirements on the official announcement, since they vary by position:
- Your resume must be 5 megabytes (MB) or less.
- We recommend saving and uploading your resume as a PDF to preserve formatting and page count. (https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/page-limit).
- Please do not include photographs, personal images or other inappropriate content in your application materials.
- Expedite Your Hiring To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including contact information (name, email, phone number) for professional references in your application.
About this role
The Child and Youth Program Assistant CY-01/02 position with the Department of the Army is based in Fort Huachuca, Arizona. This position is located at the Child Development Center on Fort Huachuca, AZ. The role pays $18.70 to $25.86 per hour.
Day to day, the role provides appropriate developmental care and instruction for children and youth, ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years in Child and Youth Services (CYS) programs. The full list of duties, conditions, and required documents appears in the official announcement linked on this page.
Who should apply
Review the announcement's Qualifications section closely, since it defines exactly what child and youth care experience this Child and Youth Program Assistant CY-01/02 position requires. It is graded at CY-01, which sets both the pay band and the experience reviewers expect you to document. Match your federal resume directly to the announcement's wording so a reviewer can confirm each requirement in writing. For this Child and Youth Program Assistant CY-01/02 position with the Department of the Army in Fort Huachuca, Arizona, confirm you meet each requirement before applying.
How competitive it is
The posted pay of $18.70 to $25.86 per hour places this in a competitive but attainable range for qualified applicants. As an entry or assistant-level position, it is a realistic starting point, and gaining federal status here can open doors to higher-graded roles later. Based in Fort Huachuca, Arizona, it competes within that local market, which can mean lighter competition than major metropolitan postings. The announcement closes on August 4, 2026, and federal postings can close early once enough applications arrive, so applying promptly is wise.
This overview is general guidance from Job Army to help you understand the role. Always read the official announcement for exact duties, qualifications, and requirements before applying.
