CYS Program Associate Instructor NF-03
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Salary$38k – $48k
LocationSHAPE, Belgium
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityEntry
DepartmentUSAG Benelux, DFMWR, Child and Youth Services (CYS), SHAPE, Belgium.
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 21, 2026 · 1w ago
Verified live21h ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Possess a high school diploma or GED certificate
Be able to communicate in English (both written and verbal)
Possess and maintain the physical ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs, walk, bend, stoop and stand on a routine basis
Demonstrated skill/evidence of competence in instructional area of Dance instruction for children and youth ages infant to 18 years of age
Possess a Professional Certificates/Credentials; or Associate's Degree or higher with 15 semester hours of college credit in the area of Dance instruction for children and youth ages infant to 18 years of age
Be 18 years of age at the time of appointment
Possess and maintain health and freedom from communicable disease
Benefits
Childcare fee discount
Summary
This position is located at SHAPE, Belgium.
Benefits
Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Child and Youth Services (CYS) Employee Childcare Fee applicable to employees working at least 15 hours per week:
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First Child: 100% childcare fee discount (all CYS employees)
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Second and Subsequent Child: 25% childcare fee discount (all CYS employees)
Incentives and Bonuses
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Incentives will not be paid.
Qualifications
Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant’s relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position.
A qualified candidate must possess the following:
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Possess a high school diploma or GED certificate.
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Be able to communicate in English (both written and verbal).
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Be 18 years of age at the time of appointment.4. Possess and maintain the physical ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs, walk, bend, stoop and stand on a routine basis. Duties may involve working both indoors and outdoors.
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Possess and maintain health and freedom from communicable disease.6. Demonstrated skill/evidence of competence in instructional area of Dance instruction for children and youth ages infant to 18 years of age.
In addition to the above qualifications, candidates who possess the following qualifications will be considered “Highly Preferred” or “Best Qualified”:
Possess a Professional Certificates/Credentials; or Associate’s Degree or higher with 15 semester hours of college credit in the area of Dance instruction for children and youth ages infant to 18 years of age.
How you will be evaluated
Your Application Matters: How We Will Review It
We want to help you put your best foot forward! Please take time to carefully follow all application instructions - missing information or skipped steps could impact your eligibility.
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Your application will be thoughtfully reviewed to see how well your experience and qualifications align with the requirements listed in this announcement. This includes your resume, supporting documents, and responses to the assessment questionnaire.
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We will consider your responses to our application questionnaire.
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If you’re tentatively qualified, we’ll take a closer look to ensure your questionnaire responses match the experience reflected in your resume and documentation.
Note*:* If it’s later found that qualifications or experience were overstated, it may affect your consideration for the position - so honesty and clarity are key.
Understanding Eligibilities: What You Can Claim When Applying
When you apply for a federal position through USAJOBS or USA Staffing, you may be eligible for selection preference or priority consideration based on your background or status. These eligibilities can improve your chances of being considered or referred for a position.
Depending on your situation, you may be able to claim one or more of the following eligibilities:
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NAF Preference 1 Spouse Employment Preference (SEP)
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NAF Preference 2 Involuntarily Separated From the Military (ISMP)
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NAF Preference 3 Family Member Preference (FMP) (Foreign OCONUS ONLY)
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NAF Priority Consideration 1 Business Based Action (BBA)
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NAF Priority Consideration 2 Former NAF Employee (FNE)/Current NAF (CNE)/Current APF Employee (CAE)
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NAF Priority Consideration 3 Outside Applicant Veteran (OAV) (Includes spouses and parents)
Tip: Be sure to review each eligibility question carefully and provide the required documentation. Claiming an eligibility without proper support may affect your application status. Looking for more details? Refer to the Who Gets Initial Consideration (Selection Preferences) and the What Other Considerations are Available sections of our Applicant Information Kit.
Termination of Spouse Employment Preference
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Refusal of a military spouse to participate in established recruitment procedures for a Regular Full-Time (RFT) or Regular Part-Time (RPT) position (for example, interview, and so forth) is considered a declination of employment and is a basis for termination of Spouse Employment Preference (SEP) entitlement for the current Permanent Change of Station (PCS) of the sponsor.
Your Application may be Considered for Multiple Opportunities:
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After you apply, your application remains valid for 90 days and may be referred to hiring officials as new vacancies arise. Additional referrals may occur for up to 90 days after the closing date.
Discover Your Path to Success:
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Before you apply, take a moment to explore our Applicant Information Kit - your go-to guide for understanding our hiring process and making your application stand out.
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Inside, you’ll find helpful tips, insights, and everything you need to feel confident and prepared.
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Click here to view the kit or copy and paste this link into your browser: https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/Applicants/NAF_Applicant_Information_Kit.pdf
Required documents
About Your Resume
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Federal agencies are required to limit resumes to two pages or less and it must support the general or specialized experience described in this announcement.
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Your resume must be 5 megabytes (MB) or less. We recommend saving and uploading your resume as a PDF to preserve formatting and page count. Click this link for more tips: https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/page-limit.
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Please do not include photographs, personal images or other inappropriate content in your application materials.
Required Documents
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Required documents may vary based on the requirements for the position. The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement:
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Resume
Other Accepted Documents
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Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:
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Cover Letter
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DD-214/ Statement of Service
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Disability Letter (VA)
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HS Diploma/GED, College transcripts/Diploma, CDA, Proof of education Etc.
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DA 3434 or equivalent
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References or letters of recommendations
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PCS Orders
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Proof of Marriage Status
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Resume
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Transcript
How to apply
You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below:
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Electronically (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for Announcement number C2SCNAFCY-26-13097611. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 12/21/2026 to receive consideration.
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Click Apply to access the online application.
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You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
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Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to include in your application.
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Reminder: Federal agencies are required to limit resumes to two (2) pages or less. Please review the Required Documents section of this announcement for more details.
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You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
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After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the IncludePersonal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
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You will be taken to the online application which you must complete to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account and designate the document type when submitting your application.
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It is the applicant’s responsibility to verify that the application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
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Click this link to preview the application:https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13097611.
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Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found at https://appsupport.usastaffing.gov/hc/en-us.
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Manual/Paper Application Option
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If you are unable to apply online, you can complete a paper application. To get started, contact servicing NAF Human Resources representative or office listed in the Agency Contact Information section (at the bottom of this announcement) to request a copy of the application form.
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Be sure to submit your completed application form, along with your resume and any required supporting documents, no later than 3PM EST on 12/21/2026 to ensure timely processing.
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Important: Incomplete applications, including missing responses to questionnaire items may result in an ineligible rating.
Other information
**This is an open continuous announcement used to fill vacancies as they occur. A referral list may be sent at any time.
Area of Consideration**
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This job is open to candidates who reside Europe-wide (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.)
PCS Costs
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Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government’s interest.
Allowances and Differentials
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This job is part of a pay-banded system. Sunday premium pay for regularly scheduled employees and night differential pay may be authorized by the Garrison Commander.
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Foreign overseas allowances, Post Allowance, and differentials will not be paid.
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Employment overseas provides a lot of additional benefits and entitlements. For information please contact CHRA NAF C2SC - Recruitment Branch at [email protected].
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Applicants must comply with the Exceptional Family Member Program. For more information, go to https://www.militaryonesource.mil/special-needs/efmp/.
Healthcare Access and Availability:
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Applicants must comply with the Exceptional Family Member Program. For more information, go to https://www.militaryonesource.mil/special-needs/efmp/.
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If an employee brings a child to an overseas location and that child is entitled to attend a DoD school on a space-required basis in accordance with DoDEA Regulation 1342.13, the DoDEA and the Military Department responsible for providing related services will ensure that the child, if eligible for special education, receives a free appropriate public education, including related services pursuant to DoDI 1342.12 and DoDM 1342.12.
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If an employee brings an infant or toddler (up to 3 years of age) to an overseas location, and that infant or toddler, but for the child’s age, is entitled to attend the DoDEA on a space-required basis in accordance with DoDEA Regulation 1342.13, then the Military Department responsible for Early Intervention Services (EIS) will provide the infant or toddler with the required EIS in accordance with the eligibility criteria consistent with DoDI1342.12 and DoDM 1342.12.
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Employees (and family members) who require medical or dental care in the overseas location will be responsible for obtaining and paying for such care. Access for civilian employees and their families to military medical and dental treatment facilities is on a space-available and reimbursable basis only.
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