Top 38 Recreation Jobs in Kentwood 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
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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Activities Assistant
Cardinal Senior Living LLC —Byron Center, MI
- $16 - $18 an hour
- Full-time
- Older adults
- Leadership
- Communication skills
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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
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Park Custodian
City of Kentwood —Grand Rapids, MI
- $18 an hour
- Seasonal
- Driver's License
- 21 years or older
- Outdoor work
Seasonal Maintenance - Parks
City of Wyoming —Wyoming, MI
- $16 - $20 an hour
- Multiple hires
- Driver's License
- Outdoor work
- Entry level
- Flexible schedule
Activities Assistant
Optalis Health and Rehabilitation —Grand Rapids, MI
- Weekends as needed
- Skilled nursing facility
- Customer service
- Ability to walk for extended periods
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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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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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ARCH Activity Leader
Kentwood Public Schools —Kentwood, MI
- 4 hour shift
- Serving
- High school
- Writing skills
Full Time Activities Assistant
Optalis Health and Rehabilitation —Grand Rapids, MI
- Full-time
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Computer literacy
- Computer skills
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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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Activity Assistant
The Oaks at Byron Center —Byron Center, MI
- From $13.73 an hour
- Part-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Long term care
- Entry level
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
1d
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
Activity Aide
Ciena Healthcare Management —Hudsonville, MI
- Skilled nursing facility
- High school diploma or GED
- Criminal background check
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
11d
Director of Activities Optalis of Wyoming
Optalis Health and Rehabilitation —Wyoming, MI
- Weekends as needed
- Skilled nursing facility
- Inventory management
- English
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5d
Gymnastics Coach (Recreational and Preschool)
Grand Rapids Gymnastics —Grand Rapids, MI
- Email
- Preschool
- Entry level
Recreational Therapist - PRN
Trinity Health Michigan —Grand Rapids, MI
- Part-time
- Acute care
- Psychiatry
- Hospital
- On-the-job training
Lead Activity Therapist
Forest View Hospital —Grand Rapids, MI
- Full-time
- Psychiatry
- Bachelor of Science
- Adults
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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
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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
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 kentwood mi

Director of Parks and Recreation

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

Activities Assistant

Youth Development Professional-Gym & Recreation

Park Custodian

Seasonal Maintenance - Parks

Activities Assistant

Youth Development Specialist

Recreation Specialist

ARCH Activity Leader

Full Time Activities Assistant

Activity Assistant

Activity Assistant

Recreation League Sport Workers (Youth and Adult Sports)

Activity Aide

Director of Activities Optalis of Wyoming

Gymnastics Coach (Recreational and Preschool)

Recreational Therapist - PRN

Lead Activity Therapist

Program Educator and Summer Program Coordinator

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