HPER Climbing Wall Student Assistant

Weber State University Department of Automotive Technology; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 19,889 - 28,326; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution located in Ogden, Utah, is seeking a HPER Climbing Wall Student Assistant to support inspection, maintenance, and events at the climbing wall. The ideal candidate should possess skills in top roping and lead belay, with the ability to instruct climbing skills. This hourly work-study position offers flexible hours up to 20 per week, and candidates will be selected from a pool for this role. A background check is required as a condition of employment.

Qualifications

• Ability to top rope and lead belay.
• Ability to instruct basic climbing skills (bouldering and top roping).
• Ability to lead indoor sport climbs.
• Ability to climb approx. 5.9/V1.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and maintain the climbing wall.
• Instruct events, classes, or clinics at the climbing wall.
• Assist with hold cleaning and route setting.

Skills

Top rope and lead belay

Instructing basic climbing skills

Leading indoor sport climbs

Climbing approx. 5.9/V1

Job description

WSU's Commitment to Equal Opportunity
Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).

Position Information

• Position Title: HPER Climbing Wall Student Assistant
• Requisition Number: H00495P
• Position Category: Hourly/Work Study
• Campus Location: Weber State University - Ogden, UT
• Hours per week: up to 20
• Months per year: 12
• Alternate work schedule: Yes
• Pay Grade: Salary
• Hourly Pay Rate: $17.50

The HPHP Climbing Wall Student Assistant aids in inspection, maintenance, instruction, and events at the climbing wall. Specific duties may include monthly and/or semi-annual inspections, maintenance as needed, hold cleaning and route setting, and assistance with special events, classes, or clinics.

This is a pooled position. Applicants are selected from the pool as positions become available. After a period of time, the pool will expire and applicants will be notified.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to top rope and lead belay.
• Ability to instruct basic climbing skills (bouldering and top roping).
• Ability to lead indoor sport climbs.
• Ability to climb approx. 5.9/V1.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to climb 5.10/V3 or harder.

Posting Detail Information

• Job Open Date: 02/11/2026
• Review Date: 02/13/2026
• Job Close Date: 02/11/2027
• Open Until Filled: Yes
• Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting: https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/6328
• Background Check: Yes

Notes to Applicant

To apply, complete the online application, attach a resume, and a cover letter.

If you are hired, please keep in mind that you will need to complete the appropriate Payroll and HR documents prior to beginning work.

The screening of applicants will begin immediately.

Due to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), individuals who have worked in a salaried capacity for Weber State University are ineligible to be hired as an hourly or adjunct employee at Weber State for six months.

Criminal Background check is required as a condition of employment.