Lead Child and Youth Program Assistant (Level 5) CY-02

Summary This position is located at Fort Carson, Colorado. Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) Child and Youth Services (CYS) Employee Childcare Fee: First Child: 100% childcare fee discount (all CYS employees) Second and Subsequent Child: 25% childcare fee discount (all CYS employees) Available to CYS Regular and FLEX (working a minimum of 15 hours). For additional incentive information, please see additional information section. A Different Way to Serve. Fort Carson Child and Youth Services (CYS) provides the "Gold Standard" in childcare and youth out of school options for Soldiers and Department of Defense (DoD) civilians. Professional staff care for children and Youth with consistent, effective, and safe programs in state-of-the-art facilities. Contributing to building and enhancing military readiness, retention and family resilience. For more information about NAF HRO go to https://www.facebook.com/carsonnafhro/ Also, the link https://carson.armymwr.com/categories/cys-services This announcement will be used to fill positions across the CYS program in different facilities and age groups. Referrals will be based on the preferences you indicate in the application processMajor Duties: Supervises children and youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years during daily schedule of indoor and outdoor activities and on field trips, outings, and special events. Plans, coordinates, and conducts activities for program participants based on observed needs of individual children and youth. Prepares and implements program options for children and youth with special requirements. Instructs team members in specific tasks and job techniques; makes available written instructions, reference materials, and supplies. Explains program guidance, procedures, policies, and directives to team members. Uses designated evaluation materials to ensure assigned area is in compliance with, Dept of Defense (DoD), and local installation standards. Ensures assigned area maintains standards for DoD certification and national accreditation or equivalent. Completes training requirements using approved service materials to include designated training modules. Performs other related duties as assigned.