Tech Temp-Climbing Wall Attendant (CRC-Outdoor Recreation/GT)

Georgia Tech; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Tech Campus Recreation invites applications for a climbing wall staff position. The role oversees daily operation of the climbing wall area, checks climbers in, belays, teaches classes, and maintains equipment while ensuring safety and exceptional customer service.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, up to two years of related experience, and certifications like First Aid/CPR. Strong communication, teamwork, and the ability to work with all department areas are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED Certificate or Vocational School Diploma.
• Up to two years of job related experience.
• First-Aid/AED/CPR certification (or ability to obtain certification within 60 days).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer knowledge and skills.
• Must collaborate and work well with all areas of the department.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Must work well without direct supervision.
• Must stay up to date with policies and events.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all climbers have checked in and signed waivers.
• Belay climbers as they ascend the wall.
• Teach climbing classes.
• Monitor climbers for safety.
• Perform basic maintenance and cleaning of the wall and equipment.
• Provide service excellence to all patrons.

Skills

First-Aid/AED/CPR

Verbal & written communication

Computer basics

Collaboration

Problem solving

Independence

Policy awareness

Education

High school diploma, GED or vocational diploma

Job description

Job ID297444

LocationAtlanta, Georgia

Full/Part TimeFull-Time

Regular/TemporaryTemporary

About Us

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our strategic plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

About Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.

Georgia Tech's Mission and Values

Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:

1. Students are our top priority.

2. We strive for excellence.

3. We thrive on diversity.

4. We celebrate collaboration.

5. We champion innovation.

6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.

7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community.

8. We act ethically.

9. We are responsible stewards.

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

Department Information

Campus Recreation is an important part of the Georgia Tech campus community. Our mission is to champion health and well-being through dynamic and transformative experiences. Campus Recreation provides state-of-the art facilities and equipment, a variety of programs, services, and events through aquatics programs, fitness classes and programs, competitive sports, and outdoor recreation. Through each position, student employees will gain vital career readiness skills such as time management, effective written and verbal communication, teamwork, customer service, critical thinking, and interpersonal relationship building.

Job Summary

The climbing wall staff are responsible for the overall operation of the climbing wall area including checking climbers in, belaying climbers, teaching climbing classes, monitoring climbers for safety, as well as the maintenance of the wall area including keep the gear and equipment clean and organized.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all climbers have checked in and signed waivers
• Belay climbers as they ascend the wall
• Teach climbing classes
• Monitor climbers for safety
• Perform basic maintenance and cleaning of the wall and equipment
• Provide service excellence to all patrons

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

High school diploma, GED Certificate or Vocational School Diploma

Required Experience

Up to two years of job related experience

• First-Aid/AED/CPR certification (or ability to obtain certification within 60 days of employment)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Basic computer knowledge and skills
• Must collaborate and work well with all areas of the department
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Must work well without direct supervision
• Must stay up to date with policies and events

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

SKILLS This job requires skills as applied within a large recreational facility coupled with specialized knowledge in area of responsibility.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia ("USG") and Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of an individual's race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

A successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit: policy/19298143/latest