CHILD & YOUTH PROGRAM ASSISTANT (SAC), CY-01/02/RPT, ALL CAMPS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• 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.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical and annual physicals thereafter, provide evidence of immunization and be Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid certifications. 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.
• A valid Government Owned Vehicle (GOV) operator's permit may be requested of this position at the supervisor's discretion. If the supervisor determines that this position requires a GOV, the incumbent is required to obtain the license within 30 days of supervisor's written direction to do so.
• Must obtain and maintain current food handlers, CPR and First Aid certifications.
• Prior experience working with children or youth is preferred for entry level.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a National Agency Check with Inquiries and State Criminal History Repository Check (Tier 1) with Childcare background checks which are required for positions that involve working with children under the age of 18.

At Intermediate level must meet all of the above and:

(1) Have six months experience working in a United States Marine Corps (USMC) or other military service childcare or youth program, and have completed DoD Standardized Entry Level Module Training to include DoD approved competency training courses, must be completed and evident by service-issued training documentation, OR

(2) 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.

At Target level must meet all of the above and:

(1) 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  

(2) 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

(3) 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

(4) 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.

NOTE: 

This position is identified as a Test Designated Position (TDP), being subject to unannounced random drug testing under the Department of Navy's Drug-Free Workplace Program. The selected applicant must have a negative drug test result before and during employment.