Top 29 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
Parks Planning and Program Manager
City of Grand Rapids, MI —Grand Rapids, MI
- $108,413 - $138,301 a year
- Email
- 5 years
- Driver's License
- Bachelor's degree
- Wellness program
- Paid parental leave
Activities Aide
MediLodge of Wyoming —Wyoming, MI
- Skilled nursing facility
- Rehabilitation center
- Communication skills
- Health savings account
- Loan repayment program
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11d
Seasonal Maintenance - Parks
City of Wyoming —Wyoming, MI
- $16 - $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Driver's License
- Outdoor work
- Entry level
- Flexible schedule
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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Parks Maintenance Laborer
P.I.E. Management, L.L.C. —Grand Rapids, MI
- $15 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- High school diploma or GED
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
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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
Center Coordinator
Senior Neighbors, Inc. —Walker, MI
- $34,500 - $39,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Public speaking
- Mid-level
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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5d
Recreation Therapy Assistant
Holland Home —Grand Rapids, MI
- Weekends as needed
- Skilled nursing facility
- Inpatient
- Mid-level
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11d
Activity Aide- Kent Crossings
Optalis Healthcare —Grand Rapids, MI
- Full-time
- Working with individuals with disabilities
- Computer literacy
- Computer skills
- Vision insurance
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Activities Assistant Part Time
Medilodge of Grand Rapids —Grand Rapids, MI
- Part-time
- Skilled nursing facility
- Rehabilitation center
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance program
- Opportunities for advancement
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Recreation Therapist
Life Therapeutic Solutions, Inc. —Ottawa County, MI
- $37 - $50 an hour
- Contract
- HIPAA
- Mid-level
- Children
- Flexible schedule
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13d
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
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Summer ARCH Activity Leader
Kentwood Public Schools —Kentwood, MI
- Seasonal
- Classroom
- Serving
- High school
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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Activity Assistant
Commonwealth Senior Living at East Paris —Grand Rapids, MI
- $17 an hour
- Part-time
- In person
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- 21 years or older
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Gymnastics Coach (Recreational and Preschool)
Grand Rapids Gymnastics —Grand Rapids, MI
- Email
- Preschool
- Entry level
Activity Assistant
Atrium Centers Allendale Nursing & Rehabilitation Community —Allendale, MI
- Part-time
- Communication skills
- Entry level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Quick Apply
4d
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) Adolescent Residential Full Time
Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Svc —Grand Rapids, MI
- $20.75 - $31.13 an hour
- Full-time
- Psychiatry
- Patient monitoring
- Addiction Medicine
- 403(b) matching
- Health insurance
Quick Apply
Activities Assistant Part-Time
Optalis Health and Rehabilitation —Grand Rapids, MI
- Part-time
- Skilled nursing facility
- Customer service
- Ability to walk for extended periods
Quick Apply

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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

Benefits

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

Qualifications

Management
Team leadership
Supervising experience
Bachelor's degree
Special events

Full Job Description

Department:
Department Head:
Date Posted: 06/09/2026

Date Closing: 07/07/2026

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
12% employer-paid retirement package
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

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.

Timeline:
Position will be accepting applications through July 7, 2026. On July 13, candidates will be notified if they are selected for an interview. First interviews will occur July 22, and second interviews will occur July 29.

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

Parks Planning and Program Manager

Activities Aide

Seasonal Maintenance - Parks

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

Parks Maintenance Laborer

Recreation League Sport Workers (Youth and Adult Sports)

Center Coordinator

Recreation Therapy Assistant

Activity Aide- Kent Crossings

Activities Assistant Part Time

Recreation Therapist

Activity Assistant

Summer ARCH Activity Leader

Recreation Specialist

Activity Assistant

Gymnastics Coach (Recreational and Preschool)

Activity Assistant

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) Adolescent Residential Full Time

Activities Assistant Part-Time

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