Child and Youth Program Assistant

NAVSTA Mayport; Oak Harbor (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

NAVSTA Mayport is seeking candidates for a CY-1702 Child and Youth Program Assistant. The role supports children and youth to stay engaged, safe, and healthy through structured activities, social development, and curriculum-based care.

The position requires clear English communication, ability to follow instructions, and successful completion of DoN training. Prior teamwork and youth-care experience are valued to foster safe, supportive program environments.

Qualifications

• Must communicate effectively in English (oral and written).
• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Complete all DoN training requirements within the specified timeframe.
• Foster effective working relationships with children, youth, and coworkers.
• Work cooperatively as a member of a team.
• Basic knowledge of child and youth development (Entry level).
• Ability to interpret a curriculum or activity plan (Intermediate/Target).
• One year of experience for higher levels (Target).

Skills

Communicate effectively in English

Follow verbal and written instructions

DoN training requirements

Promote and foster relationships with:

Teamwork / collaboration

Child and youth development knowledge

Curriculum interpretation

Written instructions

Organizational planning and teamwork

Experience with children or youth

Interpersonal skills with children and

Job description

Work directly with children and youth, keeping them actively engaged, well-cared for, and safe while participating in the CYP. The CYP Assistant's day includes helping children develop social skills such as making friends and conflict resolution; make healthy choices whether it be choosing nutritional snacks or appropriate recreational activities; build self-help and school readiness skills; and explore the environment around them.

Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs.

A qualified candidate possesses the following:

Entry Level (CY-1702-01)

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to complete all Department of the Navy (DoN) training requirements within the specified timeframe.
• Ability to promote and foster effective working relationships with children, youth, and coworkers.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.

Intermediate Level (CY-1702-01)

Entry Level abilities plus:

• Knowledge of basic child and youth development principles to meet the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development needs of children and youth.
• Ability to implement developmentally appropriate principles and practices to provide high-quality direct care and education and development.
• Ability to interpret a curriculum or activity plan.
• Ability to follow written instructions.
• Ability to plan and organize, and work cooperatively as a member of a team.
• Ability to promote and foster effective working relationships with children, youth, and coworkers.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
• Six (6) months of experience working with children or youth in a child and youth setting.

Target Level (CY-1702-02)

Entry and Intermediate Levels' knowledge and abilities plus:

• Knowledge of child and youth development principles in order to appropriately inform the efficient and effective program response to meet the needs of children and youth.
• Skill to implement developmentally appropriate child and youth development principles, practices, and services in order to provide high-quality direct care and education for children and youth, either individually or within groups.
• Skill to promote and foster effective working relationships with children, youth, and coworkers.
• Skill to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
• Skill in verbal communication in order to provide basic program information and explain CYP processes and procedures.
• One (1) year of experience working with children or youth in a child and youth setting.