Child and Youth Program Assistant CY-01/02

Summary This position is located at Yuma Proving Ground, Child Development Center. As an added employee incentive: Grants access to Commissary, PX, Pool, On post housing, Gym etc. Available to MWR CYS Regular and FLEX (working a minimum of 15 hours): First Child: 100% childcare fee discount 25% per child thereafter for CYS employees. Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will not be paid. The Benefits of Army Child & Youth Services (CYS) Employment In addition to childcare benefits, CYS employees have access to the Civilian Employment Assignment Tool (CEAT), which promotes career continuity by allowing seamless transfers between Army installations during PCS moves or self-initiated career changes. This initiative helps reduce staffing gaps, retains experienced personnel, and supports long-term career growth within the Army CYS system. CYS employees may also enjoy a range of exclusive Department of Defense (DoD) civilian benefits, including: Free on-post gym membership through MWR (Morale, Welfare, and Recreation). Access to cost-effective on-base housing. Commissary and Post Exchange (PX) shopping privileges. Discounted tickets and tours for attractions such as Disneyland, SeaWorld, and other major theme parks. Outdoor recreation rentals and excursions via MWR, including camping, boating, and equipment rentals. Access to on-base pools and family-friendly parks. On-post schools for kindergarten through 5th grade, with bus transportation for middle and high school students. Working for Army CYS not only supports the military mission-it also offers a meaningful, stable career with exceptional benefits for both employees and their families.Major Duties: Serves as a Child and Youth Program Assistant in a Child and Youth Services program and maintains control of and accounts for whereabouts and safety of children and youth. Plans, coordinates, and conducts activities that meet the physical, social, emotional and cognitive needs for program participants based on the group and individual children and youth. Establishes a program environment that sustains participant interest and promotes positive interactions with other children, youth, and adults. Helps prepare, arrange, and maintain indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials to accommodate daily schedules and provides program options for children with special requirements. Maintains program participation data and complete daily report.