Child and Youth Program Assistant (Summer Camp Counselor)
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- What it asks: "build self-help and school readiness skills;" · employer's own words
- Check before applying: Pay $22 to $25 an hour. Patuxent River, Maryland. · employer's own words
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- Job type
- Other
- Department
- Department of the Navy
- Salary
- USD 22–25 per hour (as published by the source)
- Posted
- 2026-10-21
- Applications close
- 2026-11-06 · Deadline passed
Description
CYP Assistants work directly with children and youth, keeping them actively engaged, well-cared for, and safe while participating in the CYP. The CYP Assistant's day includes helping children develop social skills such as making friends and conflict resolution; make healthy choices whether it be choosing nutritional snacks or appropriate recreational activities; build self-help and school readiness skills; and explore the environment around them.