Program Leader

Program Leader - Part Time

$21.25 - $23.25 per hour, DOE

The City of Bishop is accepting applications for the position of Program Leader. The Program Leader assists with the organization and implementation of City of Bishop youth programs including but not limited to Summer Camps, Afterschool Programs, Kid's Night Out, and other parks and recreation activities and events. Implementation includes: planning major/minor excursions, monitoring programs, scheduling Activity Leaders to appropriate work stations, preparing weekly program outlines, requesting purchases of equipment and supplies, and working with program participants and parents.

The Program Leader position will primarily be focused on Afterschool Programs and may continue through Summer Camps and other City sponsored events. This position is a part-time position, with a max of 20 hours per week.

For more information, please contact Jana Currie at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email at View email address on click.appcast.io. EOE.

Application Deadline: August 8th, 2026

Job Description

The Program Leader will assist with the organization and implementation of City of Bishop youth programs including but not limited to Summer Camps, Afterschool Programs, Kid's Night Out, and other parks and recreation activities and events. Implementation includes: planning major/minor excursions, monitoring programs, scheduling Activity Leaders to appropriate work stations, preparing weekly program outlines, requesting purchases of equipment and supplies, and working with program participants and parents.

The Program Leader position will primarily be focused on Afterschool Programs and may continue through Summer Camps and other City sponsored events.

Supervision Received and Exercised

• May receive general supervision from the Recreation Supervisor/Recreation Coordinator/ Community Services Secretary, Community Services Manager, and/ or Site Coordinator.

• Exercise supervision over Activity Leaders.

• Exercises leadership over youth in City of Bishop activities.

Examples of Duties

Typical duties may include some or all of the following:

• Planning, implementing, leading and directing lessons and activities such as games, art, music, drama, tutoring, and other educational, socialization and recreational experiences.
• Assigning, scheduling, training and leading staff and volunteers.
• Coordinating, and chaperoning field trips and special visits.
• Ensuring compliance with departmental policies, requirements, and safety procedures.
• Answering questions and handling complaints from participants and the general public over the telephone and in person.
• Report preparation and basic office administrative duties.
• Overseeing and performing facility and equipment set-up, take-down, and housekeeping; opening and closing facilities.
• Directing and supervising participants of City of Bishop programs.
• Maintain records pertinent to the program.
• Maintaining a positive environment for the Activity Leaders and program participants.
• Attending staff meetings and trainings pertinent to program activities, supervising participants during park activities, and other duties as assigned.
• Plan, organize and implement age/grade appropriate recreation site activities for participants in our programs.
• Review program plans with Site Coordinator, Recreation Supervisor and/or Community Services Department for successful implementation, execution and evaluation of the program.
• Instruct program participants in the safe and proper use of materials and supplies.
• Supervision of program participants.
• Observe program participants on a daily basis to detect health problems or special needs.
• Assist with developing discipline techniques and classroom management.
• Provide quality interaction with parents, teachers, school staff, and Community Services staff.
• Prepare a weekly lesson plan outlining planned activities.
• 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.
• 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.
• Licenses or Certificates:
• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid California 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