CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAM ASSISTANT (ENTRY LEVEL)

US Air Mobility Command; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of the Air Force Child and Youth Programs at MacDill AFB, FL is recruiting for CY Program Assistant positions at Target, Intermediate, and Entry levels. Pay is set by experience and education, with the Target level at $21.76 per hour, Intermediate level at $20.35 per hour, and Entry level at $18.70 per hour.

Open to all applicants with eligibility documented by the closing date 11/24/2026. Positions require varying levels of childcare experience or related credentials; multiple

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; proof required.
• 18 months experience in any childcare or youth program or related credential.
• Optionally possess and maintain: child development associate credential or comparable youth credential.
• An associate degree (24 credits) with content related to the age group; from an accredited college/university.
• Bachelor's or 120+ semester hours with content related to early childhood, youth development, or education.

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Experience in childcare or youth programs

Job description

About the position

This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and is located at the 6th Force Support Squadron Child and Youth Services Flight, MacDill AFB, FL.

Department of the Air Force Child and Youth Programs Employee Child Care Discount applicable to this position (see Additional Information).

Pay will be set based on experience and education and/or certification:
Target Level: $ 21.76
Intermediate Level: $ 20.35
Entry Level: $ 18.70

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, 11/24/2026.

• Business Based Action
• Military Spouse Preference
• Outside Applicant Veteran
• Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran
• Transition Hiring Preference

Qualifying Experience: ALL LEVELS

Must be a high school graduate, or equivalent; and be able to provide proof (i.e., diploma or equivalent) for verification.

CY PROGRAM ASSISTANT (TARGET LEVEL):

• 18 months working in any childcare or youth program. Completion of DoD approved competency‑training courses. Additionally, entry and intermediate level training must be completed and evident by Service‑issued documentation.
• 18 months of experience working in a childcare or youth program, plus possession and maintenance of 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.
• 18 months of experience working in a childcare or youth program, plus an associate degree that includes a major course of study (24 credit hours) with content directly related to the age group to which assigned, from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university.
• Possession and maintenance of one of the following directly related to the age group of the position to which assigned: child development associate credential, military school age credential, Army youth practicum or other nationally recognized youth development credential.
• A bachelor's degree or at least 120 semester hours with a major course of study (24 credit hours) from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university with content directly related to: early childhood education, child development, youth development, human development, elementary education, special education, secondary education, youth program administration, recreation, and physical education.

CY PROGRAM ASSISTANT (INTERMEDIATE LEVEL):

• Six months experience equivalent to the CY‑01 Entry Level working in a group program for children or youth AND Completion of 3 AF modules (or equivalent) AND AF Orientation Training Program.

CY PROGRAM ASSISTANT (ENTRY LEVEL):

• This is an entry level position; no previous experience required.