Program Site Coordinator

City of Bishop; Bishop (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government's community services department is looking for a Program Site Coordinator. This part-time position involves overseeing staff and coordinating activities for youth programs in the City of Bishop. The role demands strong organizational and communication skills, as well as experience in youth-oriented activities. Successful candidates will enjoy working in a dynamic environment focused on children's development and activity planning.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of experience in a leadership capacity related to the program area preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of youth-oriented activities.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Scheduling and coordinating field trips and special visits.
• Leading children in various activities such as games and arts.
• Communicating with parents and children.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Ability to work with children

Education

Any combination of education and experience related to the program area

Experience in youth-oriented programs

Possession of valid California Class C drivers license

Tools

Personal computer and common software programs

Job description

Overview

CITY OF BISHOP
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
PROGRAM SITE COORDINATOR - PART TIME (25 hours a week max)

$23.60 - $25.60 per hour, DOE

The City of Bishop is accepting applications for the position of Program Site Coordinator. The Program Site Coordinator works with and oversees Program Leaders and staff to provide activities and assistance for participants of City of Bishop youth programs including but not limited to: After School Programs, Summer Camps, Kid’s Night Out, and any parks and recreation activities or events. A Program Site Coordinator plans, implements and directs activities geared for children.

For more information, please contact Jana Currie at 760-873-5863 Ext. 122 or email at [e-mail]. EOE.

Application Deadline: November 24th, 2025

Job Description

DEFINITION
The Program Site Coordinator will work with and oversee Program Leaders and staff to provide activities and assistance for participants of City of Bishop youth programs including but not limited to: After School Programs, Summer Camps, Kid’s Night Out, and any parks and recreation activities or events.
A Program Site Coordinator plans, implements and directs activities geared for children.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

• May receive general supervision from the Recreation Supervisor, Recreation Coordinator, Community Services Secretary, and/or Community Services Manager.
• Exercises supervision over Program Leaders and Activity Leaders.
• Exercises leadership over youth in City of Bishop activities.

Examples of Duties

• Scheduling and coordinating field trips and special visits.
• Lead children in a variety of activities such as games, art, music, homework time, drama, and snacks.
• Assisting with staff selection, training, and mentoring the work of staff and volunteers in an enrichment setting.
• Communicating with parents and children.
• Overseeing facility maintenance.
• Preparing and presenting written and verbal reports as required.
• Attending staff meetings.
• Plan, organize and implement age/grade appropriate recreation site activities for youth registered in City of Bishop youth programs.
• As needed, to select a variety of activities appropriate to children of various age groups.
• Review program plans with Recreation Coordinator, Recreation Supervisor/ Community Services Department for effective program implementation.
• Participate in and evaluate the effectiveness of activities and events.
• Instruct children in the safe and proper use of materials and supplies.
• Supervision of children registered in City of Bishop youth programs.
• Handle complaints from participants and the general public by phone or in person.
• Observe children on a daily basis to detect health problems or special needs.
• Assist with developing discipline techniques and classroom management.
• Compile simple written records related to assigned programs or facility.
• Participate in cleaning and maintaining facilities and equipment.
• Provide quality interaction with parents, teachers, school staff, and community services staff.
• Ensure measurable improvement in children's fitness and social performance.
• Prepare a weekly or daily lesson plan outlining planned activities.
• Participate in weekly site staff meetings and on-going training opportunities.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to:
  • React calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
  • Read, write and speak the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance.
  • Work with diverse ethnic, gender, age and cultural groups.
  • Organize and direct a variety of activities for groups of program participants.
  • Maintain patience while working with children.
  • Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
  • Maintain records, summarize written material and interpret a variety of documents.
  • Provide information and organize material in compliance with laws, regulations and policies.
  • Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to cross train if required.
  • Effectively operate a personal computer and common software programs related to office procedures.
• Experience and Training Guidelines
  • Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain knowledge and abilities would be:
  • Experience:
    • Three (3) years of work experience in a leadership capacity related to the program area is preferred. Related experience may be in recreation, sports, youth oriented programs, or in a classroom environment.
    • School age fitness-oriented programs, sports and nutrition curriculum, enrichment and activities, preferred.
    • Demonstrated knowledge of, and the ability to assist instructors.
• Licenses or Certifications
  • Requires the possession of a valid California Class C drivers license.
  • Possession of, or ability to obtain CPR and First Aid certificates is required within 30 days of hire.

Physical, Mental and Emotional Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Requires sitting and standing; working both indoors and outside with exposure to heat, sunburn, weather, odors, dust and pollen; may require moderate lifting up to 50 lbs.; carrying, reaching, twisting, stooping, pulling and pushing.
• The employee must have the ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships; remain composed and respond appropriately to difficult situations; recognize emotionally charged issues or problems, cope effectively with various responses and apply sound judgment in problem solving.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in a typical school setting with fairly constant temperatures. The employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Selection Guidelines

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Approved by Council: February 24, 2020