Part-Time
Operation Little Learner Facilitator / Substitute
Updated on 9/12/2026
Armed Services YMCA of The U S A
51-200 employees
Provides no-cost military family support programs
Compensation Overview
$15.50 - $16.50/hr
Virginia Beach, VA, USA
Remote
Occasional travel between Armed Services YMCA locations throughout Hampton Roads is required.
Bachelor's
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- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- First Aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification is required, or the employee must be able to obtain certification within 30 days.
- A background check, drug screening, and tuberculosis check are required.
- The employee must complete ongoing annual training.
- Basic computer and Microsoft Office knowledge are required.
- The employee must be proficient in following a curriculum.
- The employee must be willing to provide feedback regarding the curriculum.
- The employee must be able to lift 20 pounds.
- The employee must attend section meetings and training sessions and maintain current CPR and First Aid certifications.
- The employee must maintain confidentiality of important paperwork and information.
- Interact with adults and children while providing quality customer service to participants.
- Fill in for facilitators by conducting scheduled programs and activities in a friendly and professional manner according to Armed Services YMCA policies and procedures.
- Assist in continuously assessing the needs of military personnel and their families.
- Promote Armed Services YMCA programs and events to members and the community and motivate members to try new activities and programs.
- Provide enriching activities and facilitate new activities to engage learners.
- Maintain safety in all programming areas and supervise children during specified classes.
- Follow and enforce the rules and regulations in the Participant Registration Packet and Armed Services YMCA handbook.
- Perform daily visual health checks on children and report suspected child abuse or neglect.
- Report accidents and ensure all forms are completed properly.
- Maintain a complete, current, and accessible First Aid kit.
- Prepare for programs in advance, confirm required supplies are available, and document member participation.
- Keep Armed Services YMCA supplies and materials clean, organized, and accessible, and notify the Early Learning Director when supplies are running low.
- Organize paperwork and submit it neatly and efficiently to the Director.
- Welcome new participants, explain available programs and general Armed Services YMCA information, ensure completion of New Participant Registration Packets, and answer participant questions.
- Submit time-off requests and timesheets promptly and notify the Early Learning Director as soon as possible when unable to work a scheduled program.
- Resolve participant issues or conflicts professionally and communicate program concerns to the CYP Director.
- Maintain working relationships with the civilian community, military agencies, program donors, sponsors, volunteers, Armed Services YMCA staff, and Liberty Military Housing.
- Help coordinate monthly supply lists and submit them to the CYP Director.
- Use and maintain supplies and materials responsibly.
- Two years of experience working with children is preferred.
- A background in Social Services and/or Early Childhood Education is preferred.
- Understanding of the military family lifestyle is desired.
- Occasional travel between Armed Services YMCA locations throughout Hampton Roads is required.
The Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA) is a national nonprofit that supports military service members and their families through free or low-cost programs run across 12 local branches and affiliated partners on military installations. It offers child care, early education, after-school programs, travel assistance for holidays, food help, emergency relief, and respite services, including the Military Outreach Initiative which provides free gym memberships. It stands out as the oldest U.S. military support organization (founded in 1861) with a nationwide network that partners with the Department of Defense to serve junior enlisted members and their families. Its goal is to strengthen military communities by meeting essential needs, promoting resilience, and keeping families connected.
Company Size
51-200
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Founded
1861
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Navy Federal committed $1.5 million in June 2026 for childcare expansion.
- USAA announced a $1.45 million childcare initiative in May 2026.
- Jack Daniel's Operation Ride Home continues through 2025-2026 with American Airlines miles.
What critics are saying
- DoW MOI funding was extended only through July 31, 2026; renewal remains uncertain.
- Navy Federal and USAA anchor funding; sponsor pullback would instantly shrink capacity.
- Eligibility excludes most Guard, retirees, and veterans, limiting scale and policy leverage.
What makes Armed Services YMCA of The U S A unique
- ASYMCA serves junior enlisted families through 12 branches across 95 installations.
- Its DoD-linked childcare and fitness programs solve base-specific gaps competitors ignore.
- Operation Ride Home and Operation Hero build sticky, mission-aligned family loyalty.
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