Climbing Wall Specialist (Student Associate) - Campus Recreation Center

University of Cincinnati; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20% discount of programs and services

Job summary

University of Cincinnati Campus Recreation is seeking a Climbing Wall Specialist to support daily operations at the Campus Recreation Center. You will maintain a safe climbing environment, assist with wall maintenance, run programs, and issue equipment to members and guests.

The role requires 1–2 years climbing experience, enrollment as a student, 16+ years old, and willingness to obtain Belay Certification and CPR/AED. Join a team that values teamwork, service, and safety on a vibrant campus.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or GED.
• Enrolled at a post-secondary institution or secondary school.
• Enrolled at least part-time and will be a registered student next term.
• Must be at least 16 years old.
• 2 years climbing experience preferred.
• Willing to obtain Belay Certification through Campus Recreation.
• Willing to obtain Red Cross CPR/AED Professional Rescuer Certification.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe climbing environment and assist with wall maintenance.
• Assist with climbing wall programs, rentals, and events; issue equipment.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Customer Service

Communication

Career Development

Professionalism

Technology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Next Lives at the University ofCincinnati

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks amongthe nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to morethan 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines researchprowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called “themost ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentumhas never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati InnovationDistrict, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in thecountry with students earning $94 million annually through paidexperiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economicimpact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC,next is all of us. Learn more at uc.edu.

UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committedto student success and positively transforming the communitythrough scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making animpact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty arekey contributors to UC’s success.

Overview

Campus Recreation’s mission is to create an inclusiveenvironment that inspires movement and community. In addition tooffering an award-winning fitness facility, we strive to be a placewhere members can connect with one another in a safe and positiveenvironment.

Campus Recreation offers a variety of fitness spacesand facilities across Main Campus and the Medical Campus, includingthe Campus Recreation Center, CARE/Crawley Fitness Center, SiddallFitness Center, Movement on Main, and other future CampusRecreation facilities. Our facilities offer many ways for membersto get active – from cardio and weight equipment, to group fitness,swimming pools, a climbing wall and more. We look for teammates whouphold the same values as we do: teamwork, excellence, solutionsminded, ownership, and fun.

Connect. Energize. Thrive. Explore CampusRecreation.

Essential Job Functions

The Climbing Wall Specialist is responsible for supportingthe daily operations of the University of Cincinnati CampusRecreation Center Climbing Wall. Responsibilities includemaintaining a safe climbing environment, assisting with wallmaintenance, supporting climbing wall programs, facilitating rentalgroups and events, and issuing equipment. Successful candidates areexpected to provide members, prospective members, rental groups,and guests with a safe, welcoming, and enjoyableexperience.

• Understand the manufacturer’sinstructions for the use,care, maintenance, and inspection of anyassociated equipmentsuchasropes, harnesses, carabiners, and belay devices.
• Introduce climbing safety to new climbers, includingproper bouldering and spotting safety.
• Belay for new climbers and members, when timepermits.
• Enforce policies of Campus Recreation and assist ClimbingWall Staff in enforcing policies during difficultsituations.
• Answer questions members may have about the facility andprograms.
• Be knowledgeable about climbing techniques, programs,services, and products offered at the Climbing Wall.
• Enroll participants in programs.
• Issue Climbing Wall rental equipment (harness, shoes,helmets, etc.).
• Assist in the onboarding, training, and evaluatingstudent staff.
• Attend staff meetings.
• Attend Mandatory Spring and Fall All Staff Trainings thattake place the week before school starts.
• Assist in emergencies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Enrolled at a post-secondary institution or asecondary school.
• Enrolled at least part-time (one or more credithours if at a post-secondary institution), except for summer term,or will be a registered student during the next academicterm.
• “Enrollment” shall include:
  • The period between two successive terms for whichthe student is enrolled.
  • The one “off” term in each academic year in whichthe student is not enrolled. Student employee status may be retained for one additional term following either graduation orwithdrawal from enrollment.
• Must be at least 16 years ofage.
• The position requires at least 1- 2 years of climbingexperience.
• This position requires candidates to know how to belaybefore starting the position and must be willing and able to obtaina Belay Certification through Campus Recreation.
• If selected for this position, candidates must be willingand able to obtain a Red Cross CPR/AED Professional RescuerCertification, provided by Campus Recreation.

Additional Information

• Campus Recreation provides additional developmentopportunities for staff beyond job duties, including thepossibility to attend varying conferences at state, regional, andnational levels as well as inner-departmental committeeopportunities through our student-led organization, RecreationalDevelopment & Leadership (RDL).
• This position may require early mornings and latenights.
• This position requires a minimum of 5 hours and allowsfor a maximum of 24 hours (non-international employees) and 20hours (international employees) per week.

Skills Acquired

• Teamwork - collaborate with a team to make decisions,create new programming, and execute new initiatives. Build strong,positive working relationships.
• Problem Solving – recognize areas for improvement and acton challenges with creative solutions.
• Customer Service – provide excellent service to membersby answering questions and guiding them through the climbingexperience.
• Communication – communicate professionally andeffectively with members, fellow coworkers, andsupervisors.
• Career and Self Development – set goals, explore areasfor growth, apply feedback, display curiosity, and seekopportunities.
• Professionalism – demonstrate time management,accountability, ownership, responsibility, and communication. Beprepared and dependable, and show dedication.
• Technology – use Campus Recreation platforms for checkingin members and registering them for programs.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Standing – often
• Talking – often
• Walking – often
• Bending – often
• Pulling, pushing – often
• Climbing – often
• Belaying – often
• Lifting up to 50 pounds or more of weight

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay rate - $11.40/hour
• 20% discount of programs and services (excluding ProShop)

As a UC student employee of an Ohio public institution,you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system,other than contributions to Medicare.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplacewhere all qualified applicants will receive consideration foremployment, including Individuals with Disabilities and ProtectedVeterans.