Child & Youth Development & Activity Specialist

Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR); Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR) is seeking a CY Program Assistant to engage children and youth in structured activities, promote social skills, and ensure safety and well‑being in the program. This role involves curriculum support, supervision, and parent communication in a DoD environment.

Responsibilities include planning activities, maintaining spaces, documenting development, and ensuring compliance with DoD and installation policies.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to promote and foster effective working relationships with children, youth, and coworkers.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Six months of experience working with children or youth in a child and youth setting.
• Completion of Navy Entry Level training requirements or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Develops schedules and activity plans for children and youth.
• Implements activities that meet physical, social, emotional and cognitive needs.
• Prepares program options for children with special requirements.
• Cares for children and youth with special needs as directed by the supervisor.
• Maintains indoor and outdoor environment, materials, and displays.
• Supervises program participants and ensures safety and compliance with DoD policies.
• Communicates with parents and employees; provides feedback on activities.
• Observes and documents developmental progression and concerns.
• Ensures required background checks and DoD/NAF compliance are up to date.

Skills

Communication

English proficiency

Teamwork

Observation skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR) is seeking a CY Program Assistant to engage children and youth in structured activities, promote social skills, and ensure safety and well‑being in the program. This role involves curriculum support, supervision, and parent communication in a DoD environment.

Responsibilities include planning activities, maintaining spaces, documenting development, and ensuring compliance with DoD and installation policies.