Application Below

Compensation: $12/Hr (approximately 198 Hours total)
Monday-Thursday 11:00am-4:30pm

Blacktop Rec training: June 9-12, 2025
Blacktop Rec dates: June 16-August 7, 2025

Calvary Reformed Church
995 E. 8th St.
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 392-8559

Max Blumer: mblumer@calvaryon8th.org

Job Description: Each summer, we welcome students, 1st grade-8th grade, from the Holland Heights neighborhood, to play, learn, eat, and be in community.  Through amazing partnerships, we are able to provide students with 2 free meals, activities, and many hours of mentorship from our amazing staff.  We are looking for high schoolers who have a big heart for a diverse group of students who seek a safe and loving space during the summer. If you love being outdoors, living out the teachings of Jesus, and playing with kids, then this may be a great space for you to thrive. The Teen Staff report to the Site Managers and receive coaching and oversight from the Site Director and the Youth and Family Discipleship Director.

Major Responsibilities:

-Cultivate meaningful relationships with a wide range of kids from the local community.
-Assist with all Blacktop Rec activities both on and off site.
-Maintain Blacktop Rec supplies and facilities.
-Assist with daily set-up and cleanup of Blacktop Rec.
-Ride along for daily pick-ups and drop-offs of neighborhood youth.
-Attend daily meetings and regular team-building activities.
-Complete Leadership readings, abusive prevention policy training, and journaling assignments.
-Create a positive atmosphere for youth from the community, balanced with safety and loving discipline.
-Model Christ's love to participating students.

Skills and Qualifications:

-Passion to work with kids promoting positive relationships.
-Passion for mentoring and community development.
-Demonstrates values consistent with Calvary Reformed Church’s Mission Statement
-Shows initiative, yet also is willing to learn from others and follow instructions when necessary.
-Demonstrates Christ-like Servant Leadership: leading in both words and actions.

Due by Friday, February 28, 2025

Blacktop Rec is scheduled to run June 16, 2025 through August 7, 2025.  It is an 8-week program running Monday through Thursday.  You will be expected to be available from 11am until 4:30pm for regularly scheduled days (with youth in attendance from 12pm until 4pm).  We understand that there may be some unexpected conflicts. Please list any days you currently know you will be unavailable to work during this time.

Most Recent

An adult who knows you who is not a family member.

An adult who knows you who is not a family member.

I understand that this is an application for and not a commitment to or promise of employment. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge, I have and will provide information throughout the selection process that is true, correct, and complete. I certify that I have answered all questions to the best of my ability and that I have not and will not withhold any information that would unfavorably affect my application for a position. I understand that Blacktop Rec will verify information in my application. I understand that misrepresentations or omissions may be cause for my immediate rejection as an applicant for a position with Blacktop Rec or my termination as a team member.