CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAM ASSISTANT (YOUTH PROGRAMS)

📍 Grand Forks AFB, North Dakota · 🏛 Air Combat Command · 💰 $19–$20 per hour · 🎓 CY 1 · 🧭 Education And Training Technician (1702) · ⏳ Closes Dec 2, 2026 · 21 days left · 🗓 Posted Nov 9, 2026
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Job details at a glance

AgencyAir Combat Command
DepartmentDepartment of the Air Force
LocationGrand Forks AFB, North Dakota
Salary$19–$20 per hour
GradeCY 1
ScheduleIntermittent
Occupation seriesEducation And Training Technician (1702)
OpeningsFew
Hiring pathsOpen to the public
PostedNov 9, 2026
Application deadlineDec 2, 2026
Telework eligibleNo
Remote jobNo
Security clearanceNot Required
Relocation expenses reimbursedNo
Promotion potentialNone
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About this job

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and is located at the Youth Center . The position may require the incumbent to transport children in a government vehicle therefore a valid state driver's license must be obtained and maintained; a good driving record may be required as a condition of employment. Pay will be set based on experience and education and/or certification: Intermediate Level: $20.35 Entry Level: $ 18.70

Duties

Intermediate Level Introduction: The primary purpose of this position is to provide developmental care, supervision, and instruction for children and youth ages 6 weeks through 18 years in Department of Defense Child and Youth Programs. This developmental position builds upon foundational child and youth program knowledge and experience and prepares employees for advancement to the Target Level position. Duties and Responsibilities: Serves as a Child and Youth Program Assistant (CYPA) in one or more Child and Youth Programs. Provides care, supervision, oversight, and accountability for children and youth in assigned areas. Assists in planning, coordinating, and implementing developmentally appropriate activities, schedules, and routines using established curriculum and activity plans. Promotes positive child and youth development through age-appropriate guidance techniques and interactions. Establishes and maintains an environment that supports learning, participation, safety, and positive relationships among children, youth, staff, and parents. Assists children and youth with activities, projects, homework, and life skills development. Prepares, arranges, and maintains indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials. Supervises children and youth during daily activities, field trips, outings, and special events while maintaining required staff-to-child ratios. Promotes and models safety, health, fitness, nutrition, and sanitation practices. Supports inclusive programming for children and youth with special needs and follows individualized care instructions as directed. Observes participants for signs of illness, injury, abuse, neglect, or emotional distress and reports concerns as required. Responds appropriately to emergencies and assists with accident and incident reporting. Participates in program evaluations, certification, accreditation, and compliance efforts. Maintains required records and reports, assists with program documentation, inventories equipment and supplies, and recommends replacement of damaged or depleted items. Ensures compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and regulations. Performs other related duties as assigned. Entry Level: Introduction: The primary purpose of this position is to provide developmental care, supervision, and instruction for children and youth ages 6 weeks through 18 years in Department of Defense Child and Youth Programs. This is an entry-level developmental position designed to provide training and experience leading to higher-level Child and Youth Program Assistant positions. Duties and Responsibilities: Serves as a Child and Youth Program Assistant (CYPA) in one or more Child and Youth Programs. Assists in implementing developmentally appropriate activities, schedules, and routines using established curriculum, lesson plans, and program materials. Provides care, supervision, and accountability for children and youth in assigned areas. Promotes positive interactions and relationships with children, youth, parents, and staff. Assists with preparing and maintaining indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials. Supports safety, health, fitness, nutrition, and sanitation practices. Supervises children and youth during daily activities, field trips, outings, and special events while maintaining required staff-to-child ratios. Assists in serving meals and snacks, where applicable. Observes children and youth for signs of illness, injury, abuse, neglect, or emotional distress and reports concerns as required. Responds to emergencies and assists with accident and incident reporting. Supports inclusive programming for children and youth with special needs and follows individualized care instructions provided by supervisors and parents. Ensures children and youth depart only with authorized individuals in accordance with written parental instructions. Assists with maintaining program records, participation data, and required documentation. Supports program certification, accreditation, and compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and regulations. Performs other related duties as assigned. If interested in this position please preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13110193

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 12/02/2026 Business Based Action Military Spouse Preference Outside Applicant Veteran Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran Transition Hiring Preference In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Qualifying Experience: ALL LEVELS Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing. CY PROGRAM ASSISTANT (INTERMEDIATE LEVEL): Specialized Requirements: Six months of experience equivalent to the Entry Level CYPA position or equivalent experience working with children or youth in a group setting. Must successfully complete required orientation and foundational training requirements (3 Modules). Condition of Employment: Must pass all required background checks (T1, SCHRC, IRC and fingerprint checks) with a favorable adjudicated. Must meet minimum immunization requirements for working with children and youth. Must pass a pre-employment physical and subsequent physical. Must be able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds and remain active for extended periods. Must obtain and maintain required certifications, including First Aid and CPR, as applicable. Must successfully complete all required training within established timeframes. Physical Demands/Work Environment: The incumbent is required to have mobility necessary to ensure safety of children and youth and engage in repetitive actions such as walking, standing, bending, stooping, and sitting on the floor. The work involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of a wide variety of child and youth activities, programs, and services, such as exposure to disease or injuries. The incumbent must have the visual and auditory capabilities to supervise children and youth, to comply with sight and sound supervision requirements and to provide immediate responses when applicable. Majority of the work is performed in the CYP facility, including classroom settings, activity areas, and outdoor areas, with occasional indoor and outdoor field trips. Classrooms and office areas are adequately lit, heated, and ventilated. The incumbent may work an uncommon tour of duty to include evenings and weekends to accommodate varying program operating schedules. CY PROGRAM ASSISTANT (ENTRY LEVEL): Condition of Employment: Must pass all required background checks (T1, SCHRC, IRC and fingerprint checks) with a favorable adjudicated. Must meet minimum immunization requirements for working with children and youth. Must pass a pre-employment physical and subsequent physical. Must be able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds and remain active for extended periods. Must obtain and maintain required certifications, including First Aid and CPR, as applicable. Must successfully complete all required training within established timeframes. Physical Demands/Work Environment: The incumbent is required to have mobility necessary to ensure safety of children and youth and engage in repetitive actions such as walking, standing, bending, stooping, and sitting on the floor. The work involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of a wide variety of child and youth activities, programs, and services, such as exposure to disease or injuries. The incumbent must have the visual and auditory capabilities to supervise children and youth, to comply with sight and sound supervision requirements and to provide immediate responses when applicable. Majority of the work is performed in the CYP facility, including classroom settings, activity areas, and outdoor areas, with occasional indoor and outdoor field trips. Classrooms and office areas are adequately lit, heated, and ventilated. The incumbent may work an uncommon tour of duty to include evenings and weekends to accommodate varying program operating schedules.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does allow for education substitution in order to qualify. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Evaluations

Your resume and supporting document will be evaluated against the qualifications of the position. Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination has been made that you have inflated your responses to meet the position's qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.,) for professional and personal references on your resume.

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 12/02/2026 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 https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJobs account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status

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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 document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement: Diploma/ GED License 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 (VA) License Other (1) Other (2) PCS Orders Professional Certification Proof of Marriage Status Resume Separation Notice (RIF) SF-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 person's 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.

What to expect next

If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Times may vary during the hiring process, as your application status updates/changes you will be notified with a notification letter via email.

Other information

Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position. This includes providing any supporting documents needed for verification. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age at time of hire. This position requires the incumbent to be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. Direct deposit is required. Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check. A probationary period may be required. Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD). Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest. Multiple positions may be filled from this job opportunity announcement. And additional selections may also be made from this job opportunity announcement. Selection(s) are subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible. This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force. Applicants must be able to provide a REAL ID or present a combination of source identity documents authorized to facilitate access to the installation. Please contact the servicing HR Office with any questions. Child Development Program will provide 100% child care fee discount for all CYP direct care staff for the first child enrolled in a full-time or regular part-time DAF CDP. A 25% discount will apply for any additional children of direct care staff. Direct care staff must spend a minimum of 75% of their work schedule in the classroom including flex employees who average 15 hours a week. Please contact local NAF HR Office for additional information.

Frequently asked questions

How much does this CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAM ASSISTANT (YOUTH PROGRAMS) job pay?

The announcement lists a salary of $19–$20 per hour (CY 1).

When is the last day to apply?

Applications close on Dec 2, 2026 — 21 days from today.

Where is this job located?

This position is located in Grand Forks AFB, North Dakota with the Air Combat Command.

How do I apply?

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