Program Site Coordinator

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  or email at  EOE.

Final date to receive applications:
November 24th, 2025

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.

• 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.

• 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…