Salary: $15.38 - $17.69 Hourly
Location : Teen Center, 620 West Alto, Hobbs, NM
Job Type: Part Time NonExempt
Job Number: 202601227
Department: RECREATION
Division: TEEN CENTER
Opening Date: 05/22/2026
DescriptionTeen Recreation Workers work with teens of all ages in a fun, fast paced, environment, with the opportunity to make a difference.
Essential DutiesESSENTIAL DUTIES
- MonitorsandfacilitatesasafeandcleanenvironmentforyouthenteringtheTeenCenter
- Worksthefrontdeskanswering phones, providinginformationregardingtheTeenCenter,trackingattendanceandcheckingequipmentinandout
- Registersnewmembersandmaintainsarecordofeach member's age,phone number,andemergencycontactnumbersincomputersystem
- Assistsincoordinatingrecreationalprogramsforyouthsuchasdances,artsandcraftprograms,fundraisers,andfieldtrips
- Explainstherulesoftheactivitiesandinstructparticipantsatavarietyofskilllevels
- Organizesandsetsuptheequipmentthatisusedinrecreationalactivities
- Monitorstheskateparkensuringsafetyandcompliancewithrules
- Providesproperprotectiveequipmentforallactivitiesin theteencenter,ensuringsafety
- Administerbasicfirstaidifneeded
- Ensuresthatallequipmentworksproperly
- Performsnightlyclosingproceduresensuringthatallfacilitydoorsare locked, alarmisactivated,andthateveryteenisoutofthebuildingandpickedupbyparentorguardian
- Mayperformsmiscellaneousdutiessuchasrunningerrands,pickingupsuppliesasneededforactivities,decorating,andsettinguptablesandchairsforevents.
- The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- May serve of various employee committees, as required and assigned.
Minimum QualificationsEducation and Experience:
- Graduation from High School or GED equivalent required
- Previous public contact work experience preferred
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
- Communication skills. Teen recreation workers must be able to communicate well. They often work with large groups of people and need to give clear instructions, motivate participants, and maintain order and safety.
- Flexibility. Teen recreation workers must be flexible when planning activities. They must be able to adapt plans to suit changing environmental conditions and each person's needs.
- Leadership skills. Teen recreation workers should be able to lead both large and small groups. We believe in leadership at all levels.
- Problem-solving skills. Teen recreation workers need strong problem-solving skills. They must be able to create and reinvent activities and programs for all types of participants.
LICENSING AND CERTIFICATIONS
- Valid state issued driver's license
- Ability to obtain CPR and First Aid certifications within 90 days
SUPERVISION RECIEVED
Under the general supervision of the Lead Teen Rec Worker, Assistant Teen Center Supervisor, Recreation Superintendent, and the Recreation Director.
Physical Demands & Work EnvironmentPHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, stand, talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This is a high traffic area therefore noise level in the work environment is noisy.
- The City of Hobbs will provide 80% to 90% Heath Insurance Coverage from Single to Family coverage.
- Employees are eligible for 100% short-term disability coverage provided by the City of Hobbs.
- Employer PERA contributions 14.8% for general, 28.775% for HPD, 30.9% for HFD.
- CDL pay - $6,000 per year (if applicable).
- PTO accruals start at 12 hours per month (144 hours per year) and progressively increase based on years of service to 20 hours per month (240 hours per year) at year 21.
- Bilingual Pay - $1,500 dollar incentive per year upon completion of yearly proficiency test.
- Education Incentive - ($1,000, $4,000, $6,000 dollars - Associates, Bachelor's, Masters; degree must be relevant to position and above the current minimum requirements of the held position).
- Longevity Pay - Begins at the completion of 10 years of service. Gradually increased.
- Retention Incentive - $600 incentive yearly with years 1-9 of completed service
- 13 Paid Holidays.
- Bereavement Leave - 5 days per calendar year per personnel rules guidelines.
- Military Leave - (120 hours per year for general, 183.75 per year for HPD, 360 hours per year for HFD).
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Do you possess a High School Diploma or High School Equivalency (GED) from an accredited institution?
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Do you possess a valid state issued drivers license?
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Please describe any public contact work experience you have and how many years of experience you have.
Required Question