CHILD & YOUTH PROGRAM ASSISTANT CY1-CY2 (GSE02/03/04)

CHILD & YOUTH PROGRAM ASSISTANT CY1-CY2 (GSE02/03/04)

Department: Department of the Navy

Location(s): Twentynine Palms, California

Salary Range: $19.29 - $22.81 Per Hour

Job Summary: Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community. We offer a team oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively.

Major Duties:

• SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Serves as a Child and Youth (CY) Program Assistant in one or more Child and Youth Programs (CYP). Maintains control and accounts for whereabouts and safety of children and youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years. Assists in providing and leading planned activities for program participants. Performs the more routine simple child-care tasks, following step-by-step instructions. Little or no previous training or experience is required. Work is reviewed in detail, while in progress and upon completion, to ensure and assess trainees progress and to evaluate attainment of training objectives and readiness for further training. Training will be of a progressively more responsible and specialized nature associated with the child-care and development operations. These duties are performed to increase knowledge of child care duties and responsibilities and to develop skills for advancing to the higher-level positions. Helps establish a program environment that 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. Uses prepared curriculum and program materials and assists with developing a list of needed supplies and equipment for submission to the supervisor. Helps create adult-made games and play materials (mixing paint and play dough and assembling props for dramatic plays, activities, etc.). Interacts with participants using appropriate approved guidance and development techniques as provided by supervisors and Training and Curriculum Specialists. Interacts professionally with staff members, parents, and local installation command personnel. Supervises participants during daily schedule of indoor and outdoor activities and on field trips, outings, and special events. Promotes and models safety, fitness, health, and nutrition practices. Prepares and implements program options to care for participants with special needs as directed by the supervisor. Notifies supervisor of health, fire, and safety compliance concerns. Helps arrange for and serve appropriate snacks or meals where applicable. Administers medications and basic care items to participants according to prescribed procedures and CYP medical directives. Observes program participants for signs that may indicate illness, abuse, or neglect and reports as directed. Notes special instructions provided by parents. Ensures participants depart with authorized person according to written parental instructions. Assists in maintaining program participation data and completing required daily reports. Provides care and supervision, oversight, and accountability for program participants in compliance with DoD Component, and local installation policies, guidance, and standards. Completes training requirements using approved Office of Secretary of Defense and Service materials to include Department of Defense (DoD) approved competency training courses. Participates in program evaluation as required. Assists in achieving and maintaining DoD certification and national accreditation where applicable. Ensures compliance with law, policies, and regulations applicable to DoD CYPs. May work a fluctuating work schedule to complete work assignments outside of the typical work hours. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: ALL LEVELS (CY1-CY2, GSE02/03/04): Be 18 years of age, possess a high school diploma or equivalent, have the ability to speak, read, and write English, follow verbal and written instructions and communicate effectively orally and in writing. Be able to lift and carry children and objects up to 45lbs independently and over 45lbs with assistance. Activities may require incumbent to obtain a government drivers license (to include driving a government vehicle while transporting children). Prior experience working with children or youth preferred. Must be able to obtain and maintain TIER-1 Child Care (CNACI) background checks which are required for positions that involve working with children under 18 years of age. Must pass a pre-employment physical and annual physicals thereafter, provide evidence of immunization and be free from communicable disease. Must complete all DoD training requirements within the specified time including orientation, initial, DoD Standardized Virtual Lab School Training, and annual ongoing training requirements, and required certifications. Must maintain current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid certifications. Note: This position is identified as a Test Designated Position (TDP). The incumbent is subject to random drug testing because duties must be performed with a high level of productivity, reliability and judgment to prevent adversely affecting personnel safety, and causing risk/damage to government property, and/or significant adverse impact to day-to-day operations. A positive drug test, or failure to submit for testing, may become the basis for removal from this position. ADDITIONAL MININMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR CY1 GSE-03: In addition to the above requirement for all levels, candidate must possess: six months experience working in a United States Marine Corps (USMC) or other military service childcare or youth program. Entry Level Training, to include DoD approved competency training courses, must be completed and evident by service-issued training documentation. OR Six months experience working in a childcare or youth program, plus nine semester hours of college credit with course content directly related to the age group which assigned (for example, Child Development Centers: Early Childhood Education/Child Development, Elementary Education, and Special Education. School Age: Elementary Education, Child Development Youth Development, and Special Education. Youth Services: Youth Development, Secondary Education, Human Development, Youth Program Administration, Recreation, and Physical Education). One year vocational certificate in child care or equivalent to other child/youth programs meets the intent of the education requirement. ADDITIONAL MININMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR CY2 GSE-04: In addition to the above requirement for all levels,12 months working in a United States Marine Corps (USMC) or other military service childcare or youth program. Completion of DoD approved competency training courses. Additionally, Entry and Intermediate Level Training must be complete and evident by service-issued documentation. OR 12 months of experience working in a childcare or youth program, plus possess and maintain one of the following directly related to the age group of the position to which assigned: Child Development Associate Credential, Military School Age Credential, or other nationally recognized Youth Development Credential OR 12 months of experience working in a childcare or youth program, plus an associate's degree which includes a major course of study (24 semester hours) with content directly related to the age group to which assigned (for example, Child Development Centers: Early Childhood Education/Child Development, Elementary Education, and Special Education. School Age: Elementary Education, Child Development, Youth Development, and Special Education. Youth Services: Youth Development, Secondary Education, Human Development, Youth Program Administration, Recreation, and Physical Education. OR 12 months of experience working in a childcare or youth program, plus a bachelor's degree which includes a major course or study (24 semester hours) with content as indicated above.

How to Apply: All applications must be submitted online via the MCCS Careers website: https://careers.usmc-mccs.org/psc/hprd/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=75013&PostingSeq=1. Resumes/applications emailed or mailed will not be considered for this vacancy announcement. To be considered for employment, the application or resume must be submitted online by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement. Please include the below list of required documents with your application: Education/certification certificate(s), if applicable. If prior military, DD214 Member Copy If you are an Active Duty Service member who will be retired from service within 120 days of the application date, you must submit a DD214 or Statement of Service with your application to receive further consideration for any regular part-time or full-time positions. In accordance with 5 USC § 3326, recently retired Servicemembers are subject to a 180-day waiting period before they may be appointed to Federal service, regardless of hiring authorities. When applicable and all requirements are met, those candidates must have submitted the required documentation at the time of their application before an agency can request a waiver. If you are using an employment preference, please ensure your application includes the correct required documents to verify eligibility: Military Spouses Copy of the sponsor PCS orders identifying a dependents-authorized move and reporting date to the new duty location. Copy of marriage license or military dependent ID if dependent name is not listed on PCS orders. In order to qualify, date of marriage or military dependent ID must be prior to reporting date listed on PCS orders. For spouses with current or prior Federal service, submit a copy of the most recent performance appraisal rating and, if applicable, documentation of appointment eligibility. Veterans Copy of DD214 citing general or honorable discharge. Persons with Disabilities Proof of Disability Documentation from: doctor, licensed medical professional, licensed rehabilitation professional, or any federal, state, District of Columbia, or US territory agency that issues or provides disability benefits. Be advised - the Family Member Employment Assistance Program (FMEAP) can help assist all Military affiliated family members and Veterans with their job search. The FMEAP offers a range of services, including job search assistance, resume support, mock interviews, and more. To access these resources, please call 760-830-4030 or email plmsppd@usmc.mil.

Application Deadline: 2026-04-27