Child and Youth Program Assistant (Youth Center)

Air Force Global Strike Command • Minot AFB, ND

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This regular part-time position is assigned to the Youth Center at Minot AFB, North Dakota, and guarantees 20–34 hours per week. The Child and Youth Program Assistant serves in one or more child and youth programs and is accountable for participants’ whereabouts and safety. The role provides care, supervision, oversight, and accountability for children and youth; supports age-appropriate programming; and follows applicable policies and regulations. Employees may be required to transport children in government vehicles.

Duties vary by level. At the target level, the assistant coordinates and conducts activities for children and youth ages 6 weeks to 18 years, supports inclusive programming, leads planned and spontaneous activities, briefs staff, management, and parents, and inventories supplies and equipment. At the intermediate level, the assistant helps plan and conduct activities, implement daily schedules and activity plans, brief staff, management, and parents, and inventory supplies and equipment. At the entry level, the assistant supports developmentally appropriate activities and routines, maintains activity areas and materials, follows health and safety practices, supervises participants during activities and outings, assists with meals and snacks, observes and reports concerns, responds to emergencies, supports inclusive programming, verifies authorized departures, and maintains program records and documentation.

Pay is based on experience, education, and/or certification: Target Level $21.76, Intermediate Level $20.35, and Entry Level $18.70. Employees are eligible to use the fitness center, golf course, bowling center, clubs, and swimming pool. Child Development Program staff receive a 100% childcare fee discount for their first child enrolled in a full-time or regular part-time DAF CDP, and a 37% discount for each subsequent child.

Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent; proof must be provided for verification.
• Must be at least 18 years of age at time of hire.
• Must communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.
• Must complete required pre-employment checks, including a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation.
• Must consent to pre-employment and random drug testing because the position is a Test Designated Position.
• Must complete a favorable pre-employment physical and be able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds and remain active for extended periods.
• Must obtain, maintain, and provide evidence of current immunizations, including annual influenza vaccination, and be free of communicable diseases.
• Must complete assigned training, including Food Handlers certification, within specified timeframes; must obtain and maintain required certifications, including First Aid and CPR, as applicable.
• Must be able to work shift work.
• Entry Level: No previous experience required.
• Intermediate Level: Six months of experience equivalent to the CY-01 Entry Level working in a group program for children or youth; completion of 3 AF modules or equivalent and the AF Orientation Training Program.
• Target Level: 18 months of experience working in a childcare or youth program, plus completion of DoD-approved competency-training courses and documented completion of entry- and intermediate-level training. The announcement also lists qualifying combinations involving a relevant credential, associate degree with 24 directly related credit hours, or bachelor's degree/at least 120 semester hours with 24 directly related credit hours in listed fields.
• Foreign education used to meet requirements must be shown to be equivalent to conventional U.S. education; supporting evidence is the applicant’s responsibility.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must use direct deposit and satisfactorily complete employment verification (E-Verify).
• Must provide a REAL ID or an authorized combination of identity documents to access the installation.

Responsibilities

• Provide care, supervision, oversight, and accountability for children and youth; maintain awareness of participants’ whereabouts and safety.
• Prepare, plan, coordinate, and conduct developmentally and age-appropriate activities, schedules, and routines according to assigned level.
• Supervise children and youth during indoor and outdoor activities, field trips, outings, and special events while maintaining required staff-to-child ratios.
• Create an environment that welcomes participant interest and promotes positive interactions and relationships.
• Implement program options and support inclusive programming for children and youth with special requirements or needs, following care instructions.
• Brief staff, management, and parents on activities, as applicable to the assigned level.
• Prepare and maintain indoor and outdoor activity areas, materials, equipment, and supplies; conduct inventories as required.
• Support safety, health, fitness, nutrition, and sanitation practices; arrange and serve meals and snacks where applicable.
• Observe participants for signs of illness, injury, abuse, neglect, or emotional distress and report concerns as required.
• Respond to emergencies and assist with accident and incident reporting.
• Ensure children and youth depart only with authorized individuals according to written parental instructions.
• Maintain program records, participation data, and required documentation; support certification, accreditation, and compliance with applicable requirements.
• Transport children in government vehicles when required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employees are eligible to use the fitness center, golf course, bowling center, clubs, and swimming pool.
• 100% childcare fee discount for the first child enrolled in a full-time or regular part-time DAF Child Development Program; 37% discount for each subsequent child.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED