Climbing Wall Attendant, Campus Recreation Job at Wake Forest University, Winston Salem, NC

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  • Wake Forest University
  • Winston Salem, NC

Job Description

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** Cover letter required for all positions and optional for facilities, campus services, and hospitality positions unless otherwise specified. Job Description Summary Outdoor Pursuits (OP) is housed within the department of Campus Recreation. Our goal is to provide the Wake Forest community with opportunities for engagement in wilderness and adventure-based programming. Under the supervision of the OP Assistant Director and OP Coordinator, this position will be directly responsible for assisting in the delivery of stated programs by working at the climbing wall. Each employee is expected to work a minimum of 1 shift per week as well as weekends on academic breaks (Fall Break, Thanksgiving, and Christmas). All new staff are required to attend multiple new staff training sessions during their first semester on the job. Further opportunities like route setting and climbing instruction may be offered. Job Description

Essential Functions:

  • Weekly workload: 2-8 hours; Availability nights and mostly Saturdays 9am-1 pm.

Climbing Wall Welcome Desk

  • Provide climbing wall visitors with rental climbing gear such as harnesses, shoes, chalk, etc.
  • Assist in facility upkeep.

Climbing Wall Floor

  • Provide hands-on technical assistance of roped climbing systems at the wall. Duties to include but not limited to: belaying of participants, assistance with participants in donning of personal protective equipment like harnesses, visual inspection of participant belay systems, and implementing rescue intervention strategies. o Teach belay classes on a periodic basis for participant belay certification.
  • Provide participant coaching of climbing movements.
  • Assist with route setting.

Staff training:

  • Attend periodic staff training as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

  • Prior experience teaching or coaching, this could include in summer camps, sports programs, etc.
  • Prior climbing experience and a working knowledge of climbing equipment: harness, climbing shoes, belay devices.
  • Must be physically able to lift and carry loads up to 60 lbs over uneven terrain for prolonged periods of time.
  • Ability to physically work in 5th class terrain.
  • Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED for the professional Rescuer certifies, or equivalent certifying body. Must be comfortable working without direct supervision.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

  • Prior experience working at a climbing facility or facilitating climbing activities.
  • Documented experience working with a wilderness-based organization such as: Boy or Girl Scouts of America, Wilderness based summer camps (counselor role), participation with Outward Bound or NOLS, etc

Compensation/Incentives:

In addition to paid compensation, all instructors will receive the following benefits:

  • Access to discounted prices on outdoor equipment from a variety of vendors.
  • In-depth training in risk management, and activity specific training.
  • Funding for additional training certifications is available.
Additional Job Description Time Type Requirement Part time Note to Applicant: This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor. In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates being considered for employment. Wa ke Forest seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce while promoting an inclusive work environment committed to excellence in the spirit of Pro Humanitate. In adherence with applicable laws and as provided by University policies, the University prohibits discrimination in its employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and veteran status and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply.

Job Tags

Part time, Summer work, Christmas work, Outdoor, Shift work, Night shift, Saturday,

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