Employment Opportunities

Employment Opportunities

swim lessons supervisor

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: 4pm-7:30pm
  • Saturday Shifts: 8am-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

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: 1-3 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 shift options 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

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

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 LaRosazllpresident@gmail.com

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, Wed, 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

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)
  • Evening Fitness Instructors: We're looking for individuals to lead group adult fitness classes that start at 6:30pm or later on weekday(s). 
  • 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

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!