Climbing Wall

Chatham; Pittsburgh, Northern (Allegheny County, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Chatham University is seeking student staff for the climbing wall at the Athletic and Fitness Center. The role requires belayer certification, monitoring climbers, enforcing safety rules, and assisting climbers by communicating the safest route.

Evening and weekend hours are required, in-person work with a dress code and training sessions provided. Applicants must balance campus commitments while maintaining safety in the climbing area.

Qualifications

• Must be belayer certified and able to life heavy objects.
• Ability to clearly communicate instructions to climbers.
• Strong interpersonal skills and customer-facing demeanor.
• Enforce climbing rules and maintain safety at all times.

Responsibilities

• Monitor climbers at all times to ensure safety.
• Enforce all climbing rules while on duty.
• Communicate the safest routes and provide guidance to climbers.
• Assist with other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Belayer certification

Clear communication

Interpersonal skills

Safety monitoring

Job description

## Climbing WallApplylocations: Pittsburgh, PAtime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR00000725We value our students! If you see an open position that is right for you, we encourage you to apply!**Climbing Wall**The Athletic and Fitness Center is seeking a responsible individual who are interested in becoming belayer certified. Students must be able to life heavy objects, must be able to clearly communicate instructions, take part in ongoing training, and must possess exceptional interpersonal communication skills. Individuals in this position must be certified by the head belayer beginning work and must enforce all climbing rules while on duty as well as completing other duties as assigned by the supervisor for this position.**Responsibilities of the Position:**Attention to detail is imperative.Responsible for monitoring climbers at all times.Maintain safety and security in the climbing area.Assist climbers as they climb the wall by communicating verbally the safest path to climb.Completing other duties as assigned by the supervisor for this position.Student staff must participate in online and in person training sessions provided by the Career and Development Office. The position is in-person and hours vary per week depending on availability in relation to building hours. Nights and weekends are required. You will be asked to meet in person at least once per semester. There is a Dress code/uniform that will be required for this position.All current student employees should notify their other manager(s) if you work multiple jobs on campus at the same time. Additionally, students may not work more than 20 hours per week (combined between all campus jobs) during the academic year. Students may not exceed 980 work hours per calendar year.Student jobs do not automatically roll over to the next academic year or summer.*Chatham University strives to promote a campus environment that understands and embraces multiculturalism while increasing individuals' intercultural competence. We actively work to build and sustain a diverse and culturally vibrant campus, which promotes employee and student success and retention.**Chatham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity. Chatham University does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, age, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital or family status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.*