Climbing Wall Specialist

Campus Recreation includes multiple fitness spaces: Campus Recreation Center, the Fitness Center at CARE/Crawley, the Siddall Fitness Center, and Movement on Main. Our facilities offer many ways for members to get active – from cardio and weight equipment to group fitness, swimming pools, a climbing wall, and more. We look for teammates who uphold the same values as we do: Excellence, Ownership, Solutions Focused, Fun, and Teamwork.   

The Climbing Wall Specialist is responsible for supporting the daily operations of the University of Cincinnati Campus Recreation Center Climbing Wall. Responsibilities include maintaining a safe climbing environment, assisting with wall maintenance, supporting climbing wall programs, facilitating rental groups and events, and issuing equipment. Successful candidates are expected to provide members, prospective members, rental groups, and guests with a safe, welcoming, and enjoyable experience.

• Understand the manufacturer’s instructions for the use, care, maintenance, and inspection of any associated equipment such as ropes, harnesses, carabiners, and belay devices
• Introduce climbing safety to new climbers, including proper bouldering and spotting safety. 
• Belay for new climbers and members, when time permits
• Enforce policies of Campus Recreation and assist Climbing Wall Staff in enforcing policies during difficult situations
• Answer questions members may have about the facility and programs
• 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 evaluating student staff
• Attend staff meetings 
• Attend Mandatory Spring and Fall All Staff Trainings that take place the week before school starts
• Assist in emergencies 
• Other duties as assigned

• At least 16 years of age
• Enrolled at a post-secondary institution or a secondary school at least part-time (one (1) or more credit hours if at a post-secondary institution), except for the summer term, or will be a registered student during the next academic term.
• The position requires at least 1- 2 years of climbing experience.
• This position requires candidates to know how to belay before starting and to be willing and able to obtain a Belay Certification through Campus Recreation.
• If selected for this position, candidates must be willing and able to obtain a Red Cross CPR/AED Professional Rescuer Certification, provided by Campus Recreation.

• Campus Recreation provides additional development opportunities for staff beyond job duties, including the possibility to attend varying conferences at state, regional, and national levels as well as inner-departmental committee opportunities through our student-led organization, Recreational Development & Leadership (RDL). 
• This position may require early mornings and late nights. 
• This position requires a minimum of 5 hours and allows for a maximum of 24 hours (non-international employees) and 20 hours (international employees) per week.  

• Teamwork - Collaborate effectively by listening actively, respecting diverse perspectives, managing conflict, taking accountability, adapting to change, and building positive working relationships to achieve shared goals.
• Critical Thinking – Make sound, inclusive decisions by analyzing information, anticipating needs, prioritizing tasks, and communicating actions with good judgment.
• Customer Service – Provide excellent service to members by answering questions and guiding them through the climbing experience.
• Communication – Communicate clearly, respectfully, and effectively through verbal, written, and nonverbal communication, active listening, thoughtful questions, and timely requests for guidance.
• Career and Self Development – Set goals, explore areas for growth, apply feedback, display curiosity, and seek opportunities.
• Professionalism – Demonstrate time management, accountability, ownership, responsibility, and communication. Be prepared and dependable, and show dedication.
• Technology – Use Campus Recreation platforms for checking in members and registering them for programs.

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

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