Child and Youth Program Assistant

State of Colorado•Denver, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Child and Youth Program Assistant supports the State of Colorado National Guard Child and Youth Program (CYP), which promotes the well-being, development, and resilience of children and youth from military-connected families. This is an in-person position located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The scheduled workweek is Tuesday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with travel throughout the year in Colorado and to locations outside the state. The position assists with planning and operating camps, events, and youth activities; provides direct supervision and curriculum support; coordinates volunteers and communicates with families and partners; and handles program administration, supplies, and budget tracking. It also helps maintain safety and child-protection procedures and supports event setup with venue and service providers.

Requirements

Four years of professional experience in Youth or Human Development, Recreation Administration, Education, Social Work, Public Administration, or a closely related field; alternatively, a combination of relevant education and professional experience totaling four years.
First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
Valid Colorado driver license.
Must pass pre-employment and periodic drug screening.
Must pass a background screening.
Must obtain Accelerated Resolution Therapy certification within the first year of employment.
Must be willing and able to travel.
Applicants must reside in Colorado when submitting their application.

Responsibilities

Assist with logistics, registration, and safety protocols for Child and Youth Services camps and events.
Assist the Lead Child and Youth Coordinator with timelines, run-of-show schedules, and daily event agendas.
Coordinate volunteer schedules and responsibilities.
Provide hands-on supervision during day or overnight camps, assist youth facilitators, and ensure activities run smoothly and remain on schedule.
Deliver evidence-based curriculum, coach volunteers on instructional methods, and support the Teen Leader program.
Respond to inquiries, maintain partner relationships, and provide direct support at military events, including the Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program and Youth Symposiums.
Serve as the primary contact for National Guard families, service members, and community partners regarding event details, expectations, and updates.
Manage participant registration and other administrative tasks, document activities for reports, track inventory, and update procedural documents.
Prepare supply and material requests, manage activity kits, and track camp activity budgets.
Assist with quarterly council meeting scheduling and documentation, including preparing agendas, taking minutes, and tracking action items.
Enforce emergency action plans, medical form tracking, allergy protocols, and National Guard Bureau child-protection policies in temporary event spaces.
Coordinate on-site setup with venue staff, audiovisual technicians, catering teams, and transportation providers to ensure youth activity spaces are equipped and operational.
Perform other duties as assigned.