Child & Youth Program Coordinator – National Guard

Pueblo Community College; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

DMVA in Colorado Springs is seeking a Program Assistant I to support the National Guard Child and Youth Program (CYP). This in-person role runs Tuesday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Travel within Colorado and out of state is required.

You will coordinate logistics for camps, assist with event timelines, supervise youth activities, deliver curricula, and maintain records and inventories. Applicants must meet education/experience requirements and be willing to travel.

Qualifications

• Four (4) years of professional experience in Youth or Human Development, Recreation Administration, Education, Social Work, Public Administration, or a closely related field.
• Or a combination of education in Youth or Human Development, Recreation Administration, Education, Social Work, Public Administration and professional experience in Youth or Human Development, Recreation Administration, Education, Social Work, Public Administration, or a closely related field equal to four (4) years.
• College Transcripts: If you are using education to qualify, submit official or unofficial transcripts showing school name, completed credit hours, and degree/certification.
• Special Qualifications: First Aid and CPR Certified
• Conditions of Employment: Pre-employment drug screening, Colorado Driver License, background check, Accelerated Resolution Therapy certification within first year, willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the coordination of logistics, registration, and safety protocols for CYP camps and events.
• Assisting the Lead Child and Youth Coordinator with setting up timelines, run-of-show schedules, and daily event agendas.
• Assisting with coordinating volunteer schedules and responsibilities.
• Providing hands-on supervision during day or overnight camps, assisting youth facilitators, and ensuring activities run smoothly and on schedule.
• Delivering evidence-based curriculum, coaching volunteers on instructional methods, and supporting the Teen Leader program.
• Responding to inquiries, maintaining partner relationships, and providing direct support during key military events like Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program and Youth Symposiums.
• Serving as the primary point of contact for National Guard families, service members, and community partners regarding event details, expectations, and updates.
• Managing administrative tasks including participant registration, documenting activities for reports, tracking inventory, and updating procedural documents.
• Preparing requests for supplies/materials, managing activity kits, and budget tracking for camp activities.
• Assisting with scheduling and documentation of quarterly council meetings, creating agendas, taking minutes, and tracking action items.
• Enforcing emergency action plans, medical form tracking, allergy protocols, and NGB child protection policies in temporary event spaces (hotels/conference centers).
• Supporting on-site setup with venue staff, audiovisual technicians, catering teams, and transportation providers to ensure spaces are fully equipped and operational.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

First Aid

CPR Certified

Job description

DMVA in Colorado Springs is seeking a Program Assistant I to support the National Guard Child and Youth Program (CYP). This in-person role runs Tuesday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Travel within Colorado and out of state is required.

You will coordinate logistics for camps, assist with event timelines, supervise youth activities, deliver curricula, and maintain records and inventories. Applicants must meet education/experience requirements and be willing to travel.