Application Below
Compensation: $15/hr
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 two people who have a big heart for a diverse group of students who seek a safe and loving space during the summer. We also value great leaders who can support a team of high school students who will work directly with the students. If you love being outdoors, living out the teachings of Jesus, and hanging around teens and kids, then this may be a great space for you to thrive. The Site Managers support the Teen Staff. The Site Managers report to the Site Director.
Major Responsibilities:
-Cultivate meaningful relationships with a wide range of kids from the local community.
-Promote and maintain student involvement in Blacktop Rec.
-Complete Abuse Prevention Policy Training
-Train and guide teen staff at Blacktop Rec.
-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.
-Make daily pick-ups and drop-offs of neighborhood youth.
-Attend daily meetings and regular team building activities.
-Create a positive atmosphere for youth from the community, balanced with safety and loving discipline.
-Facilitate lunch service in accordance with Holland Public Schools standards.
Skills and Qualifications:
-Experience volunteering in human services, education, or youth development.
-Passion to work with youth promoting positive relationships.
-Passion for mentoring and community development.
-Demonstrates values consistent with Calvary Reformed Church’s Mission Statement.
-Poccesses High School diploma or equivalent, Bachelor’s degree or credits towards Bachelor’s preferred.
-Submit to and receive approval on a criminal background check, a child protective background check, and if appropriate a motor vehicle check.
-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
What experiences have you had that might prepare you for working at Blacktop Rec?
What excites you about working with students at Blacktop Rec?
Describe some of your best qualities and how they would be useful in Blacktop Rec.
As a site manager, you will not only be in charge of the youth that attend Blacktop Rec, but you will also be responsible for directing teen staff as they work. Describe any experience you have leading children and youth.
Please describe any volunteer experience you have (Include organization names and dates of service).
Describe any skills or hobbies that will be useful working in Blacktop Rec.
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 10am 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.
An adult who knows you who is not a family member.
An adult who knows you who is not a family member.
Please read the following carefully before signing this application:
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.