Child & Youth Program Assistant

US-Air-Combat-Command; Nellis Air Force Base Census-Designated Place (NV); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule up to 40 hours/week

Child care discount

Job summary

US Air-Combat-Command is seeking a CY Program Assistant at the Nellis AFB Youth Center in Nevada. The position involves following DoD-approved competency-training and meeting level-specific education or credential requirements for Entry, Intermediate, and Target roles.

Applicants must be high school graduates with transcripts on file, and may be categorized by various preferences. Closing date is 10/09/2026, with a flexible schedule of up to 40 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• Must be a high school graduate, or equivalent; diploma or transcripts must be provided for verification.
• CY PROGRAM ASSISTANT roles require 18 months in a childcare or youth program and completion of DoD approved competency-training courses.
• Entry, Intermediate and Target levels require specific credentials, degrees or training as described in the posting.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

DoD approved competency-training courses

AF Modules completed

AF Orientation Training Program

Child development associate credential / military school age credential

Associate degree with content related to age group

Bachelor's degree or 120 credit hours with related content

Job description

About the position

This position is located at the Youth Center on Nellis AFB, NV.

Flexible employees have no guaranteed hours but may work up to 40 hours per week.

Compensation

• Target Level: $ 22.22
• Intermediate Level: $ 20.79
• Entry Level: $ 18.70

Must upload HS Diploma/College Transcripts.

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

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, 10/09/2026.

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

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

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 AND AF Orientation Training Program.

CY PROGRAM ASSISTANT (ENTRY LEVEL)

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