Employment Opportunities

early morning receptionist (PART-TIME)

18 Yr Olds+

Are you an early bird? Zeeland Recreation is looking for a reliable front desk staff member to help start our day off right! Our Receptionists act as the first point of contact at the Rec Center. They are responsible for welcoming visitors, checking in fitness members, answering incoming calls, processing program registrations, and helping with additional duties as assigned. Apply by Monday, May 19!

Apply Here (Apply by Mon, May 19)
Pay Rate: $15.35-$18.90 p/hr (starting rate depends on experience)
Hours: 15-25 hours per week
Mon-Fri Shifts: 4:45am-8:00am (4-5 per week)
Saturday Shifts: 7:30am-12:00pm OR 9am-4pm (One per month)
Qualifications: Receptionist, secretarial and/or customer service experience is a plus; Problem solver; Attention to detail; Efficient
Perks: Free Family Fitness Membership; Free Zeeland Recreation programs for entire family

evening receptionist (PART-TIME)

18 Yr Olds+

Our Receptionists act as the first point of contact at the Zeeland Recreation Center. They are responsible for welcoming visitors, checking in fitness members, answering incoming calls, processing program registrations, and helping with additional duties as assigned. Apply by Monday, May 19!

Apply Here (Apply by Mon, May 19)
Pay Rate: $13.10-$18.90 p/hr (starting rate depends on experience)
Hours: 15-25 hours per week
Mon-Fri Shifts: 4:00pm-9:00pm (2-3 per week)
Saturday Shifts: 7:30am-12:00pm OR 9am-4pm (1-2 per month)
Qualifications: Receptionist, secretarial and/or customer service experience is a plus; Problem solver; Attention to detail; Efficient
Perks: Free Family Fitness Membership; Free Zeeland Recreation programs for entire family

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
Art: Drawing, Painting, Sculptures and/or any other idea(s) you may have
Food: Baking, Cooking, Cuisine, Date Nights, Pastries and/or any other ideas you have!
Music: Singing Lessons, Instrument Lessons, Songwriting Lessons, Music Engineering Lessons and/or any other idea(s) you may have!
Science: Science, Engineering, Robotics, STEM, Chemistry and/or any other idea(s) you may have!
Technology: Coding, Gaming, Photography, STEM and/or any other idea(s) you may have!
Toddler / Parent-Child: Open to any ideas you may have!
Other Ideas: We're open to any idea you may have!
Questions: Contact our Director, Brett Geertsma, at [email protected] or (616) 748-3231
Pay Rate: 70% of Revenue (Ex: $50 registration fee p/person = $35 p/person goes to instructor)

Youth sports GAMEDAY STAFF

13 Yr Olds-Adults

We have a wide variety of employment opportunities through our youth sports programs. Review all details below and apply via the link if you are interested!

Apply Here
Questions? Contact Mandee Matzke, Youth Sports Coordinator, at [email protected] or (616) 748-3228
Qualifications: Previous experience playing and/or managing that sport
Soccer (Sept-Oct): Referees, Site Supervisors
Flag Football (Sept-Oct): Referees, Site Supervisors
Tackle Football (Sept-Oct): Referees, Scoreboard Controller, Announcer, Music Controller, Chain Crew, Site Supervisors
Volleyball (Nov-Dec): Line Judges, Site Supervisors
Basketball (Jan-Feb): Referees, Scoreboard Controller, Site Supervisors
Baseball & Softball (Apr-July): Umpires
Dates & Times: Vary by position | Contact Mandee Matzke for specific dates/times by position/sport at [email protected] or (616) 748-3228
Compensation: Vary by position | Contact Mandee Matzke for specific pay rates by position/sport at [email protected] or (616) 748-3228

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 Katelyn Parker at [email protected]
Compensation: $11 per hour
What We Are Looking For: Gymnastics Experience; Outgoing; Loves Kids
Summer: Weekday AM or PM Options | Sessions in June, July, August
School Year: Saturday AM or Weekday PM Options | Multiple sessions
Questions? Contact Katelyn Parker | [email protected] | (616) 748-3240

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 [email protected])
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 [email protected])
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 [email protected])
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

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 [email protected])
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 Karissa Klyn, Fitness Coordinator ([email protected] | 616-748-3226)
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
Compensation: $32 p/class
Qualifications: Group fitness certification | Knowledge of physiology, exercise technique, and body mechanics | One year of experience instructing is preferred

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 | [email protected] | 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

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 ([email protected] or 616-748-3231)
Pay Rates: $13.10-$18.90 per hour
Dates: Mon or Thur | Sept-Jan
Times: 5:30pm-10:30pm
Tasks: Set up and take down nets | Manage event | Input score results

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 [email protected] 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

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 [email protected])
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

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.

Sign Up to Ump: If you did not ump for ZLL in the 2024 season and wish to ump in the 2025 season, COMPLETE THIS FORM
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: [email protected]

Adult SOCCER SITE SUPERVISORS

18 Yr Olds +

We're looking for adult soccer site supervisors for our summer soccer leagues!

Apply + Questions: Contact Brett Geertsma | [email protected] | 616-748-3231
Pay Rate: $17 p/game
Mens League: Tuesdays | May 13-July 22 (Skip July 1)
Coed League: Thursdays | May 15-July 24 (Skip July 3)
Game Times: 6pm, 7pm, 8pm
Location: Main & Fairview Green Space

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 Karissa Klyn, Fitness Coordinator, at [email protected] or 616-748-3226!