Climbing Wall Technician

Job Description

Essential 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 supervisor 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 supervisor position

 

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