Hourly Pooled - Campus Recreation - Outdoor Program Climbing Wall Assistant

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JOB TITLE

Outdoor Program Climbing Wall Assistant

JOB PURPOSE

As part of the campus recreation department, the Outdoor Program helps recruit and retain students, faculty and staff by providing a wide range of welcoming, safe, reasonably-priced Outdoor Programs and services to the UW community. We expose individuals to the natural environment, provide skill and leadership development opportunities, facilitate interactions and fun, and are open to all.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide high-quality customer service in the Climbing Gym setting Check roped climbers for up-to-date testing certification and rent climbing equipment Perform regular equipment inspection including ropes, harnesses, and anchors Regularly conduct both top rope and lead climbing safety checks with patrons Supervise the climbing area for safety including bouldering and rope climbing; be willing to step in when there is an issue Maintain a clean and tidy space through regular cleaning Be able and assured to work at heights safely After OP staff trainings, be capable of demonstrating proper belay technique, lead technique, and climbing rescues Create a physically and emotionally safe and inclusive environment at the Climbing Wall Work effectively with other students and Program Coordinators Participate in staff meetings and trainings

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS

Other duties as assigned

COMPETENCIES

Customer Service Independence Safety orientation Collaboration

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

University of Wyoming student. Previous rope climbing experience. Must have a willingness and excitement to learn climbing wall related skills.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience with route setting is a plus.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS

Complete the online application. The department additionally requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete application: Applications must be submitted through the University of Wyoming Employment Opportunity website. Include a resume, cover letter including your interest in the program, and contact information for three references with the online application. Please direct questions or correspondence to: Elise D'Alessandro and Larry Goodwin Outdoor Program Coordinator Campus Recreation edalessa @uwyo.edu and lgoodw2@uwyo.edu University of Wyoming 141E Half Acre Recreation & Wellness Center Laramie, WY 82071

Main Office:

307-766-2402 WORK

LOCATION

On-campus:

This position provides vital support to campus customers, and the successful candidate must be available to work and perform essential job functions on campus, understanding our location is at 7,220 feet above sea level.

HIRING STATEMENT/EEO

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu .

ABOUT LARAMIE

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a charming town of 30,000 residents nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its only 4-year university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research, and outreach with state-of-the-art facilities and strong community ties. We invite you to learn more about Laramie by visiting the About Laramie website . Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado's Front Range and the metropolitan Denver area. Laramie's beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/