Climbing Wall Technician
Job DescriptionEssential Functions
- All duties of a Climbing Wall Attendant with the addition of all the following:
- Supervise climbing wall usage during normal operating hours
- Act as a liaison between Attendants, Climbing Wall Manager, and Professional Staff
- Facilitate Fundamentals of Climbing Workshops addressing all learning styles
- Strip, set, maintain, and evaluate climbing wall routes and bouldering problems
- Assist with regularly scheduled inspection of equipment and facilities
- Supervise climbing wall usage during normal operating hours
- Utilization of Fusion for sales, equipment rental, and climbing wall memberships
- Act as a liaison between Attendants and Climbing Wall Manager/Coordinator
- Greet members warmly and enthusiastically to create and maintain an atmosphere that cultivates long-term participation
- Conduct lead skills verifications using tablets and assign appropriate membership type
- Re-tape routes and problems that are missing tape
- Clean the climbing wall holds not currently in use
- Facilitate Lead Climbing workshops (if CWI lead endorsed), Route Setting Workshops, and any other climbing workshops
- Assist with annual climbing competition and other wall programming
Job Expectations
- Fulfill role of supervisor and role model to Climbing Wall Attendants maintaining risk management expectations and promoting a culture of safety
- Demonstrate a high level of climbing technical and equipment knowledge in regards to usage, rescues, and maintenance
- Utilize When to Work to communicate work availability to supervisors and co-workers
- Arrive promptly for shifts, dressed in provided uniforms, presenting a professional appearance and enthusiastic attitude
- Attend all mandatory in-services and trainings
- Follow procedures set forth in the employee handbook, as well as all departmental and university policies
General Schedule
This position will be scheduled to work 2-4 hour shifts Monday - Sunday 9:00 am - 9:00 pm. Technicians typically are expected to work 10-15 hours weekly with a maximum of 20. The position is available Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters with limited hours during semester and holiday breaks.
Job Requirements
Required Experience
- Currently enrolled student of Auburn University
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0
- Obtain and maintain a current CPR / First Aid / AED certification
- Complete Secure the Human Training within 1 week of email notification
- Must maintain a valid Top Rope Skills Verification at the Campus Recreation Climbing Wall
- Must complete Climbing Wall Instructor Course through PCIA, AMGA, or CWA
- Capacity for leadership and/or supervidor responsibilities
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to lift ~35 lbs
- Must be able to efficiently move up and down the wall while either climbing or ascending
Preferred Qualifications
- Worked as an Auburn Outdoors Attendant for at least one semester
- Certified Climbing Wall Instructor (PCIA or AMGA)
- Lead skills verified at the Campus Recreation Climbing Wall
- Has previously participated in Community Route Setting Workshop and Open Setting times
- Experience in leadership or supervidor position
| Location | Auburn Outdoors |
| Compensation | $8.75 |
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