Employment Opportunities

Employment Opportunities

YOUTH SPORTS COORDINATOR

Zeeland Recreation is seeking applicants for a full-time Youth Sports Coordinator! This position will oversee and manage all youth sports programs offered to the Zeeland community, while working under the Director of Recreation and alongside our Aquatics Coordinator, Fitness Coordinator and Leisure Coordinator. Additionally, this position will work closely with ZPS 7th-12th grade athletic directors to develop a unified K-12th grade athletic program. Come join our team to join a healthy and fun working environment that takes pride in providing high quality programs that help community members develop skills, improve health, explore new things and having fun!

  • Apply Here
  • Application Deadline: Sun, Aug 4
  • Compensation: 
    • $49,795-$95,000 (salary)
    • 30-step salary scale matches Zeeland Public Schools teacher scale
    • Starting salary will depend on years of relative experience
    • Full family insurance benefits
    • Public school pension (hiree will be a public school employee) 
  • Hours: 
    • Full-time position (40+ hours per week)
    • We offer flexible office hours that often allows employees to tailor their work hours to best fit their individual needs while also ensuring our objectives are met/exceeded
    • Due to programs occurring at a wide variety of days and times, this position includes evening and Saturday responsibilities
    • We understand the importance of work-life balance and are committed to supporting our employees in achieving it
  • Responsibilities: 
    • Oversee and manage all youth sports leagues
      • Recruit, train and manage volunteer coaches
      • Recruit, train and manage event staff
      • Oversee event management
      • Create game schedules
      • Team formation
      • Facility management
      • Equipment management
      • Uniform/apparel management
      • Manage league rules and structures
      • Current Leagues: Baseball, Basketball, Cheer, Football, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball, Wrestling
    • Partner with ZPS Varsity coaches to manage all details for youth sports camps
    • Collaborate with ZPS Varsity Head Coaches and Athletic Directors to develop a K-12th grade athletic program that consistently pursues championships, while also ensuring every participant has a positive experience (no matter their skill level)
    • Evaluate all youth sports programs and implement improvements
    • Be visible at youth sports programs, which includes several Saturday responsibilities, along with some weekday evening responsibilities
    • Pursue additional programming to meet the needs and desires of the community
    • Other duties as assigned
  • Qualifications: 
    • Bachelor’s degree in recreation, sport management, or a closely related field
    • At least one year of experience in planning/managing programs (preferred)
    • Relational
    • Organized
    • Excellent communicator
    • Driven
    • Detail oriented
    • Servant hearted
    • Humble
    • Inclusive
    • Problem solver
  • Questions: 
    • Contact Brett Geertsma, Director of Recreation, at bgeertsm@zps.org or 616-748-3231

LEISURE COORDINATOR

Zeeland Recreation is seeking applicants for a full-time Leisure Coordinator! This position manages all youth and adult leisure programs in order to offer a wide variety of programs to the Zeeland community. This position works alongside our Aquatics Coordinator, Fitness Coordinator and Youth Sports Coordinator, while working under the Director of Recreation. Come join our team to join a healthy and fun working environment that takes pride in providing high quality programs that help community members develop skills, improve health, explore new things and having fun!

  • Apply Here
  • Application Deadline: Mon, July 29
  • Compensation: 
    • $49,795-$95,000 (salary)
    • 30-step salary scale matches Zeeland Public Schools teacher scale
    • Starting salary will depend on years of relative experience
    • Full family insurance benefits
    • Public school pension (hiree will be a public school employee) 
  • Hours: 
    • Full-time position (40+ hours per week)
    • We offer flexible office hours that often allows employees to tailor their work hours to best fit their individual needs while also ensuring our objectives are met/exceeded
    • Due to programs occurring at a wide variety of days and times, this position includes some evening and Saturday responsibilities. This person is not required to be at every program, but visibility and availability are needed from time to time
    • We understand the importance of work-life balance and are committed to supporting our employees in achieving it
  • Responsibilities: 
    • Oversee all leisure programs (art, cheer, dance, educational, engineering, euchre, food, gymnastics, motor development, music, outdoor, robotics, sciences, theater, etc.)
    • Oversee all events (daddy-daughter prom, dance recitals, family events, etc.)
    • Marketing assistance
    • Recruit, hire, and train all leisure staff, instructors, and volunteers
    • Evaluate all leisure programs and implement program improvements
    • Pursues additional leisure programming to meet the needs of the community
    • Communicate effectively
    • Be visible at programs
    • Maintain all equipment
    • Maintain an accurate account of budgets
    • Other duties as assigned
  • Qualifications: 
    • Bachelor’s degree in recreation, education, or a field related to the types of leisure programs we offer
    • Recreation experience (preferred)
    • Relational
    • Organized
    • Excellent communicator
    • Driven
    • Detail oriented
    • Servant hearted
    • Humble
    • Inclusive
    • Problem solver
  • Questions: 
    • Contact Brett Geertsma, Director of Recreation, at bgeertsm@zps.org or 616-748-3231

FITNESS COORDINATOR

Zeeland Recreation is seeking applicants for a part-time Fitness Coordinator! The Fitness Coordinator manages all fitness programs, fitness instructors, fitness memberships, and fitness equipment. This person works alongside our Aquatics Coordinator, Leisure Coordinator, and Youth Sports Coordinator, while working under the Director of Recreation. Come join our team to join a healthy and fun working environment that takes pride in providing high quality programs that help community members develop skills, improve health, explore new things and having fun!

  • Apply Here
  • Application Deadline: Sun, Aug 4
  • Compensation: 
    • $19.18-$27.45 per hour
    • Starting wage will depend on years of relative experience
    • Public school pension (hiree will be a public school employee) 
  • Hours: 
    • 20 hours per week
    • Days/times are flexible
    • We offer flexible office hours that often allows employees to tailor their work hours to best fit their individual needs, while also ensuring our objectives are met/exceeded
    • Due to programs occurring at a wide variety of days and times, this position includes responsibilities that at times occur during non-traditional office hours. This person is not required to be at all programs, but visibility and availability are needed from time to time
    • We understand the importance of work-life balance and are committed to supporting our employees in achieving it
  • Responsibilities: 
    • Oversee, develop and grow all aspects of Zeeland Recreation fitness programs.
    • Set vision and manage current and future fitness programming, memberships and partnerships.
    • Set vision for and manage current and future fitness equipment and fitness props in our gym + fitness studio.
    • Hire and manage all fitness instructors and personal trainers.
    • Plan and schedule all fitness programs (ex:  fitness classes, personal training, fitness challenges, fitness events, etc.).
    • Create and manage all fitness class calendars.
    • Be visible at fitness programs.
    • Manage and evaluate the fitness secretary.
    • Manage current corporate partnerships + create more partnerships with local businesses/entities.
    • Develop and oversee our fitness-related customer service policies and procedures.
    • Communicate effectively with our front desk team (policies, equipment issues, etc.).
    • Manage the fitness budget (payroll, equipment, supplies, etc.)
  • Qualifications: 
    • Bachelors/Associates degree in a fitness-related field (preferred)
    • Experience overseeing, developing, leading and growing fitness related programs (preferred)
    • Relational
    • Organized
    • Excellent communicator
    • Driven
    • Detail oriented
    • Servant hearted
    • Humble
    • Inclusive
    • Problem solver
  • Questions: 
    • Contact Brett Geertsma, Director of Recreation, at bgeertsm@zps.org or 616-748-3231

GYMNASTICS ASSISTANT INSTRUCTORS

14 Yr Olds-Adults

This position assists in instruction at our Gymnastics program by leading a group of 5-6 participants at various skill stations. If you love working with kids, jave experience in gymnastics and want a fun summer job, we are looking for you!

  • Apply: Send resume to Corrie Hilt at chilt@zps.org
  • Compensation: $11 per hour
  • What We Are Looking For: Outgoing | Upbeat | Positive | Experience working with kids | Gymnastics experience
  • Summer: Mon-Thur | 7:45am-12pm | June 17-27 | July 15-25 | July 29-Aug 8
  • Sept-Mar: Sat | 7:45am-1pm | Multiple sessions throughout the year
  • Questions? Contact Corrie Hilt | chilt@zps.org | 616-748-3240

DAYTIME AQUATICS STAFF

15 Yr Olds-Adults

This is the perfect job for a homeschool student, college student, adult or senior looking for a part-time job! This position fills a combination of roles, including lifeguarding, teaching of swim lessons and any other assigned duties. A free fitness membership is included with the job. 

  • Apply: Contact Kristine Ferry (616.748.3229 or kferry@zps.org)
  • Pay Rate: $13.86-$19.94 p/hr (starting rate depends on experience)
  • Hours: Hours are flexible and can range from one shift a week (ex: 3 hours per week) all the way up to multiple shifts a week (ex: 25-30 hours per week)
  • Shifts: 1-5 Days Per Week | Mon-Fri | 4:30am-7:30am | 10:45am-1:15pm | 4:45pm-8:45pm | Applicants don't have to be able to work all shifts in order to apply
  • Qualifications: Energetic | Responsible | Effective communicator | Lifeguard or WSI certifications are preferred. However, Zeeland Rec will help you attain certification(s) if not currently held

Fitness Instructors + PERSONAL TRAINERS

18 Yr Olds +

We're looking for individuals to lead group fitness classes for either adults or even youth, as well as personal trainers to lead personal training sessions!

  • Apply: Contact Katy Kroondyk, Fitness Coordinator (kkroondyk@zps.org | 616-748-3228)
  • Youth Fitness Instructors: Instructor(s) to develop and lead a youth fitness program
  • Adult Fitness Instructors: Instructor(s) to develop and lead adult fitness classes of any kind
  • Personal Trainer: Personal Trainer(s) available to work early mornings, evenings and Saturdays to lead Personal Training sessions + Equipment Orientations at our Fitness Center
  • Pay Range: $25-$32 p/class (depends on certifications)
  • Qualifications: Group fitness certification | Knowledge of physiology, exercise technique, and body mechanics | One year of experience instructing is preferred | CPR/AED/FA certification 

program instructors

Do you have an aquatics, fitness, leisure or sports program you would like to run through Zeeland Recreation? We're always open to new ideas that would help us serve our community... anything from engineering to art to sports to senior activities and everything in between! We offer excellent compensation + lots of schedule flexibility. Below are the details. 

  • Submit a Program Idea: Fill Out THIS FORM
  • Program We're Most Interested in Adding: Art, Science, Engineering, Robotics, Coding, S.T.E.M., Outdoor, Wetlands, Fishing, Parent-Child Programs, Toddler Programs, Music, Baking, Cooking + Any Other Ideas You May Have
  • Compensation: 70% of Revenue from Program
  • Questions? Contact our Director at bgeertsm@zps.org or 616.748.3231

FALL Youth Soccer Officials

13 Yr Olds-Adults

Zeeland Rec is looking for youth soccer officials for our Fall Youth Soccer Leagues!

  • Apply Here
  • Questions? Contact Chris Griffin, Youth Sports Coordinator, at cgriffin@zps.org or 616.748.3226
  • Qualifications: Previous soccer experience | Dependable | Loves kids
  • Dates: Saturdays | Sept-Oct
  • Time: 8am-2pm (often done earlier than 2pm)
  • 13-17 yr olds (Not Certified): $15 p/game
  • 13-17 yr olds (Certified): $18.50 p/game
  • 18 yr olds + (Not Certified): $18.50 p/game
  • 18 yr olds + (MHSAA Certified): $21 p/game

FALL Youth Football GameDAY STAFF

13 Yr Olds-Adults

Zeeland Rec is looking for youth officials, chain gang, scoreboard controllers and public announcers for our Flag and Tackle Football Leagues!

  • Apply Here
  • Questions? Contact Chris Griffin, Youth Sports Coordinator, at cgriffin@zps.org or 616.748.3226
  • Qualifications: Previous football experience | Dependable | Loves kids
  • Dates: Saturday | Sept-Oct
  • Flag Football
    • Game Times: 8:30am-12:30pm
    • Officials: $20 p/game
  • Tackle Football 
    • Game Times: 9am-3pm (roughly)
    • Officials (Not Certified): $25 p/game
    • Officials (MHSAA Certified): $50 p/game
    • Public Announcer (18 Yr Olds+): $20 p/game
    • Public Announcer (13-17 Yr Olds): $10 p/game
    • Chain Gang: $10 p/game
    • Scoreboard Controller: $10 p/game

Adult volleyball site supervisors

18 Yr Olds +

Zeeland Rec is looking for adult volleyball site supervisors for our Adult Volleyball Leagues!

  • Apply: Contact Brett Geertsma (bgeertsm@zps.org or 616-748-3231)
  • Pay Rates: $12.12-$17.47 per hour
  • Dates: Mon or Thur | Oct-Mar
  • Times: 5:30pm-10:30pm 
  • Tasks: Set up and take down nets | Manage event | Input score results

YOUTH VOLLEYBALL GAME DAY STAFF

13 Yr Olds-Adults

Zeeland Rec is looking for scorebook staff, scoreboard controllers and line judges for our upcoming Youth Volleyball Leagues! 

  • Apply Here
  • Questions? Contact Chris Griffin, Youth Sports Coordinator, at cgriffin@zps.org or 616.748.3226
  • Dates: Saturday AM | Nov-Dec
  • Scorebook: $11 Per Game (2-3 Games) | Saturday AM
  • Scoreboard Controller: $11 Per Game (2-3 Games) | Saturday AM
  • Line Judges: $12 Per Game (2-3 Games) | Saturday AM

Adult basketball officials + Scoreboard controllers

18 Yr Olds +

Zeeland Rec is looking for adult basketball officials for our Winter Adult Basketball Leagues!

  • Apply: Contact Brett Geertsma at bgeertsm@zps.org or 616-748-3231
  • Offocials: $25 p/game | 3-4 games p/night
  • Scoreboard Controller: $15 p/game | 3-4 games per night
  • Dates: Wednesdays | Nov-Feb | 7pm-10pm

Youth Basketball Game day Staff

13 Yr Olds-Adults

Zeeland Rec is looking for youth officials or scoreboard controller staff for our Winter Youth Basketball Leagues!

  • Apply Here
  • Questions? Contact Chris Griffin, Youth Sports Coordinator, at cgriffin@zps.org or 616.748.3226
  • Preferences: Previous basketball experience | Dependable | Love kids
  • Dates: Saturdays in Jan & Feb
  • Time: 8:30am-12pm (roughly)
  • Adult Officials for 5th-6th Gr (MHSAA Certified): $35 p/game
  • Adult Officials for 5th-6th Gr (Not Certified): $25 p/game
  • Adult Officials for 3rd-4th Gr (MHSAA Certified): $30 p/game
  • Adult Officials for 3rd-4th Gr (Not Certified): $20 p/game
  • Youth Officials for 5th-6th Gr: $12 p/game
  • Youth Officials for 3rd-4th Gr: $10 p/game
  • Scorekeepers: $10 per game

Adult SOCCER OFFICIALS + SITE SUPERVISORS

18 Yr Olds +

We're looking for adult soccer officials and site supervisors for our summer coed soccer league!

  • Apply + Questions: Contact Brett Geertsma | bgeertsm@zps.org | 616-748-3231
  • Officials Pay Rates: $33 p/game 
  • Site Supervisor Pay Rate: $15 p/game
  • Dates: Thursdays | May-July | 6pm-9pm
  • Games Per Night: 3

Little League Umpires

12 Yr Olds-Adults

Zeeland Rec is looking for umpires for our Zeeland Little League Baseball and Softball programs! Both home plate and field umpires are needed. Umpire resource guides, equipment and training is provided. 

  • Register to Umpire Here (if you did not umpire for ZLL last year)
  • Dates: April-July
  • Game Days: Monday-Saturday
  • Times: Mon-Fri games range from 5pm-8pm | Sat games range from 9am-1pm (games last around 2 hrs each)
  • Pay Rate: $25-$45 p/game (depending on age, certification, etc)
  • Qualifications: Knowledge of the game of baseball/softball (training will be provided upon hiring) | Love for kids | Dependable
  • Training: In-person training is required in April | Details TBD
  • Questions? Email our Little League President, Brandon LaRosa: zllpresident@gmail.com

Adult SOFTBALL Umpires

18 Yr Olds +

We're looking for adult softball umpires for our Summer and/or Fall Adult Softball Leagues!

  • Apply + Questions: Contact Brett Geertsma | bgeertsm@zps.org | 616-748-3231
  • Pay Rates: $27-$29 p/game (depends on certifications)
  • Games Per Night: 3-4 
  • Summer: May-August | Mon, Tue, Wed or Thur Leagues
  • Fall: Sept-Oct | Mon, Tue or Wed Leagues

AQUATICS AIDE

14 Yr Olds+

This is the perfect job for a middle school or high school students who may be interesting in becoming a lifeguard and/or swim lesson instructor! Aquatic aides will assist in the water with group swim lessons while also assisting at Family Open Swim. A free fitness membership is included with the job!

  • Apply: Contact Kristine Ferry (616.748.3229 or kferry@zps.org)
  • Pay Rate: $12.60-$14.21 p/hr (depends on experience)
  • Shifts: Mon-Sat | Times Vary | Schedule is Flexible
  • Qualifications: Successful completion of a swim skills evaluation | Energetic | Responsible | Effective communicator

swim lessons supervisor

18 Yr Olds+

We are seeking an individual with a love of children and swimming to supervise our swim lessons! This person will be present and on deck at swim lessons to ensure the quality and consistency of lessons and to provide exceptional customer service to the families of swim lesson participants. 

  • Apply: Contact Kristine Ferry (616.748.3229 or kferry@zps.org)
  • Pay Rate: $13.86-$19.94 p/hr (starting rate depends on experience)
  • Hours: 12-15 hrs p/wk (Additional hours for swim lesson instruction and lifeguarding are also available)
  • Mon & Wed Shifts: 4:00pm-7:30pm
  • Saturday Shifts: 8:00am-12:30pm
  • Summer Shifts: M & W, 3:30pm-7pm | T & TH, 8:30am-12pm
  • Qualifications: Energetic | Responsible | Effective verbal and written communication skills | Detail oriented | Previous swim instruction/lifeguard/swim coach experience is a plus | Experience working with children is a plus | Relates well to children | Lifeguard or WSI certifications are preferred. However, Zeeland Rec will help you attain certification(s) if not currently held

Swim Lessons Instructors

16 Yr Olds-Adults

This is the perfect job for a high school student, college student, or adult looking for a side job! A free fitness membership is included with the job. 

  • Apply: Contact Kristine Ferry (616.748.3229 or kferry@zps.org)
  • Pay Rate: $13.86-$15.61 p/hr (starting depends on experience)
  • Shifts: Mon-Sat | Times Vary | Schedule is Flexible
  • Qualifications: Energetic | Responsible | Effective communicator | Lifeguard or WSI certifications preferred. However, Zeeland Rec will help you attain your certification(s) if not currently held

Lifeguards

15 Yr Olds-Adults

This is the perfect job for a high school student, college student, or adult looking for a side job! A free fitness membership is included with the job. 

  • Apply: Contact Kristine Ferry (616.748.3229 or kferry@zps.org)
  • Pay Rate: $12.60-$14.21 p/hr (depends on experience)
  • Shifts: Mon-Sat | Times Vary | Schedule is Flexible
  • Qualifications: Energetic | Responsible | Effective communicator | Lifeguard or WSI certifications preferred. However, Zeeland Rec will help you attain your certification(s) if not currently held

Substitute Adult Fitness Instructors

18 Yr Olds +

We are searching for great fitness instructors to add to our current list of subs! If you hold a current certification in group fitness, spin, Zumba (including Strong by Zumba), yoga and/or aquatics, please contact Katy Kroondy, Fitness Coordinator, at kkroondyk@zps.org or 616-748-3228!