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How much do recreation program assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for recreation program assistant in Mattawan, MI is $16.77, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.95 and $17.74 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a recreation program assistant?

Recreation Program Assistants are professionals who help organize, implement, and supervise recreational activities and programs for community centers, parks, schools, or other organizations. They work under the direction of recreation coordinators or supervisors and assist with planning events, leading games or activities, and ensuring participants' safety. Their goal is to create engaging, enjoyable experiences for people of all ages while promoting health, wellness, and community involvement.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a recreation program assistant?

To thrive as a Recreation Program Assistant, you need knowledge of recreational activities, basic event planning, and a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with scheduling software, registration systems, and safety protocols is often expected. Strong interpersonal skills, creativity, and the ability to work well with diverse groups help you engage participants and support team efforts. These abilities are crucial for ensuring successful, safe, and inclusive recreation programs that meet community needs.

What are some common challenges faced by recreation program assistants, and how can they be managed?

Recreation Program Assistants often juggle multiple tasks such as setting up activities, coordinating with participants, and handling unexpected schedule changes. One common challenge is managing groups with diverse interests or needs, which requires flexibility and strong communication skills. Building rapport with participants and maintaining clear, proactive communication with supervisors and team members can help address these challenges effectively. Additionally, being adaptable and staying organized are key to ensuring programs run smoothly and participants remain engaged.

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Full Time Activities Assistant

Life Care Services

Kalamazoo, MI

$16/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

Friendship Village's mission is to facilitate vibrant senior living in a Life-Care community. We strive to create a community where people want to live, work, and visit. Our team members exemplify the core values of Service, Compassion, Respect, Excellence, and Friendliness at all times to our residents, each other and everyone we meet. 

Friendship Village is seeking a compassionate and energetic individual to join our Skilled Nursing team as an Activity Assistant which is responsible for implementing a varied scope of activities and recreation. This full-time position with a starting pay of $16.00 per hour. Ready to jump into a role that matters? 

Here's a snapshot of what you'll be doing each day as an Activity Assistant:

  • Provides input and takes initiation of creative programs for both high and low-level functioning residents.
  • Daily charting of attendance, one on one room visits, and reporting any significant changes in behavior to the Activity Director. Will participate in contributing to the monthly Newsletter.
  • Transporting residents to and from activities, passing and reading mail to residents, organizing and supervising group activities, helping with the passing of meal trays and dining room set up, assisting with out of building activities.

Got what it takes to shine in this role?Here are a few of the qualifications we are looking for: 

  • High school graduate with strong verbal and writing skills.

Build your balance with benefits that support your life:

  • Stay Healthy: Medical, Dental, Vision 
  • Stay Secure: 403(b) + Flexible Spending 
  • Stay Refreshed: Paid Holidays + PTO Accrued Every Pay Period

If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate, senior care professional who is passionate about hospitality and senior engagement- please apply, we'd love to get to know you!

***Please upload a resume or past work experience to be considered***

Many roles in the community may require that we ask about your vaccination status. This could include MMR, chicken pox, hepatitis, and flu vaccine status. 

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About Life Care Services

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s an industry pioneer with more than a half-century of experience, making a difference in the lives of seniors has been our sole focus since day one. At LCS, we’ve designed a dedicated family of companies to help fulfill your community’s mission. This structure allows us to develop and share expertise across our company to deliver innovative solutions to seniors and their communities. We are guided by five principles to ensure that every company decision is made with integrity and for the good of the seniors we serve.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

201 - 500 Employees

Headquarters location

Des Moines, IA, US

Year founded

1971

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