Top 45 Recreation Jobs in Grand Rapids, Mi

Director of Parks and Recreation
City of Wyoming —Wyoming, MI
- $95,000 - $140,000 a year
- Management
- 5 years
- Maintenance
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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Accountant- Parks & Recreation
City of Kentwood —Kentwood, MI
- $28.69 - $38.45 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Finance
- Paid training
- Paid parental leave
6d
Administrative Assistant II (Parks)
miOttawa.org —West Olive, MI
- $29.34 - $39.32 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Word processing
- Mid-level
- Office
13d
Youth Development Specialist
D. A. Blodgett - St John's —Grand Rapids, MI
- $21 an hour
- Part-time
- Clean driving record
- Residential
- High school diploma or GED
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Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) Per Diem - NEW Sign-on Bonus Included!
Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Svc —Grand Rapids, MI
- $20.75 - $31.13 an hour
- Part-time
- Psychiatry
- Addiction Medicine
- Customer service
- 403(b) matching
- Health insurance
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Youth Development Professional-Gym & Recreation
Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids Youth Commonwealth —Grand Rapids, MI
- From $16 an hour
- Part-time
- Serving
- 18 years or older
- CPR Certification
- Paid time off
Quick Apply
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Activity Aide
The Laurels of Hudsonville —Hudsonville, MI
- Skilled nursing facility
- High school diploma or GED
- Criminal background check
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
8d
Life Enrichment Coordinator Assistant
Green Acres of Lowell —Lowell, MI
- $18 - $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Criminal background check
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Recreation Specialist
Gerald R. Ford Job Corps Center —Grand Rapids, MI
- $18 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Trade school
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Adaptive Recreation Instructor
City of Kentwood —Grand Rapids, MI
- $15 - $18 an hour
- Part-time
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- High school diploma or GED
- 1 year
- Employee assistance program
Seasonal Maintenance - Parks
City of Wyoming —Wyoming, MI
- $16 - $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Driver's License
- Outdoor work
- Entry level
- Flexible schedule
Recreation Therapy Assistant
Holland Home —Grand Rapids, MI
- Weekends as needed
- Skilled nursing facility
- Inpatient
- Mid-level
Quick Apply
Program Educator and Summer Program Coordinator
Blandford Nature Center —Grand Rapids, MI
- $20 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- Google Workspace
- Clean driving record
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
Quick Apply
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Activities Assistant
Cardinal Senior Living LLC —Kentwood, MI
- Rotating weekends
- Current TB test
- Continuous improvement
- Older adults
Quick Apply
Recreation League Sport Workers (Youth and Adult Sports)
City of East Grand Rapids —East Grand Rapids, MI
- $15.75 an hour
- Seasonal
- Communication skills
- Entry level
Gymnastics Coach (Recreational and Preschool)
Grand Rapids Gymnastics —Grand Rapids, MI
- Email
- Preschool
- Entry level
Activity Assistant
Commonwealth Senior Living at Grand Rapids —Grand Rapids, MI
- $16.50 an hour
- Part-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Computer skills
Quick Apply
Full Time Activities Assistant
Optalis Health and Rehabilitation —Grand Rapids, MI
- Full-time
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Computer literacy
- Computer skills
Quick Apply
Activity Aide
Ciena Healthcare Management —Hudsonville, MI
- Skilled nursing facility
- High school diploma or GED
- Criminal background check
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
1d
Activity Assistant
The Oaks at Belmont —Belmont, MI
- From $13.73 an hour
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Long term care
- Entry level
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
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Director of Parks and Recreation

City of Wyoming -
Wyoming, MI

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Job Details

$95,000 - $140,000 a year
8 days ago

Benefits

AD&D insurance
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Management
Team leadership
Maintenance
Supervising experience
Bachelor's degree
Team training
Organizational budget management

Full Job Description

Department: Parks and Recreation
Department Head: John Shay, City Manager
Date Posted: 08/04/2026
Date Closing: 08/24/2026
Salary: $95,000.00-$140,000.00 per year
An Equal Opportunity Employer

Community Description

Wyoming is a vibrant, diverse community of approximately 78,000 people on the southwest side of Grand Rapids. Located a short drive from Lake Michigan and a range of other outdoor recreational activities, Wyoming offers a high quality of life to its residents including 21 city parks, a newly built community marketplace, an active senior center, several school districts, and an expanding non-motorized trail network. The City hosts a popular Concerts in the Park series in the summer, and the new Godwin Mercado hosts regular markets which attract a wide range of visitors.

The Opportunity

The City of Wyoming seeks an experienced candidate to join our team as the Director of Parks and Recreation. This position will partner with the city leadership team to develop and progress toward strategic goals and will guide the day-to-day operation of the parks and recreation department. The scope of responsibilities includes technical, administrative, and professional work and requires a comprehensive understanding of park development and maintenance, generational and accessible recreation and programming, community marketplaces, and special events.

In addition to competitive wages of $95,000 – $140,000 for the position (dependent on qualifications), the City of Wyoming provides a generous benefits package, including:

Four-day workweek

Employer contributes 8% to a 401a plus approximately 4% to a Post-Employment Health Plan

Comprehensive health insurance through Priority Health

Employer-paid dental, vision, and AD&D life insurance

Language incentive pay for multi-lingual employees

Employer commitment to education, training, and development

Paid leave time including holidays, sick, vacation, and personal days

Free access to an employee assistance program

Our Vision

We believe parks, recreation, and community spaces are essential to creating the vibrant and diverse community that Wyoming is proud to have. The City is committed to providing spaces and events that enrich lives of residents of all ages.

As the Director of Parks and Recreation, you will help bring our vision to life by:

Creating beautiful, accessible parks and public spaces that inspire outdoor recreation where residents of every age and ability feel they belong.

Providing short-term and long-term planning to foster spaces and experiences that bring people together today while shaping the future of the community.

What you will bring along:

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g. parks and recreation, public administration, and/or a related field). A master’s degree is preferred.

Certification by the National Recreation and Park Association preferred but not required.

Experience in areas of responsibility, including work related to park and recreation administration, including budget, personnel, planning, programming, and maintenance.

Minimum of 5 years responsible supervisory experience and training employees.

Creative and strategic thinking and excellent skill in communication.

Possession of a valid Michigan motor vehicle operator’s permit.

This job may be a great fit for you if:

You have experience supervising, mentoring, and developing others.

You enjoy solving problems and taking initiative.

You build relationships and collaborate with internal and external partners.

You work well as part of a team.

You let respect, competency, and integrity guide you.

You are driven by casting a vision and leading your team.

You are results-oriented and exercise sound judgment.

You are a collaborator who looks for creative solutions.

You enjoy turning ideas into community experiences.

Timeline:

Position will be accepting applications through August 24, 2026. First interviews will occur September 3, and second interviews will occur September 14.

For accommodation requests during the application process, contact the human resources department at [email protected].

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recreation jobs in grand rapids, mi

Director of Parks and Recreation

Accountant- Parks & Recreation

Administrative Assistant II (Parks)

Youth Development Specialist

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) Per Diem - NEW Sign-on Bonus Included!

Youth Development Professional-Gym & Recreation

Activity Aide

Life Enrichment Coordinator Assistant

Recreation Specialist

Adaptive Recreation Instructor

Seasonal Maintenance - Parks

Recreation Therapy Assistant

Program Educator and Summer Program Coordinator

Activities Assistant

Recreation League Sport Workers (Youth and Adult Sports)

Gymnastics Coach (Recreational and Preschool)

Activity Assistant

Full Time Activities Assistant

Activity Aide

Activity Assistant

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