Climbing Wall Attendant
Not Remote
Department Overview:
Join the Rec Well team as we move Badgers to play hard, get fit, and live well.As one of the largest student employers at UW, we practice customer service, problem solving, critical thinking, professionalism, team building, and other skills that you can talk about in an interview with a future employer.
We believe we're more than a building. We're building a movement. And we want you to be a part of it!
Anticipated Start Date:
September 2024Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):
Upon GraduationRemote Work Eligibility Detail:
Not Remote
Anticipated Hours Per Week:
3 - 30Schedule:
3-30 Hours per week depending on your preferencesSalary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:
$15.00Number of Positions:
12Qualifications:
Obtain American Red Cross or the American Heart Association in CPR, AED, and First Aid Certification within the first month of employment. Rec Well works with you to obtain this certification.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
No prior climbing experience necessary! All required skills will be taught during staff training sessions
Passion to learn about the sport of climbing
Commitment to upholding the mission, vision and values of University Recreation & Wellbeing on and off-shift
After completing required trainings, demonstrate a high level of climbing equipment knowledge and usage
Intentionally build a climbing community where everyone can feel included
Provide excellent belaying techniques
Maintain a working knowledge of Climbing Wall Programs at UW Madison
Position Summary/Job Duties:
Provide safe, fun and educational climbing opportunities
Ensure members are adhering to climbing wall policies and procedures
Check in members and equipment using the Fusion software
Assist new members with climbing techniques and proper equipment
Belay, spot, and assist members with indoor rock climbing
Conduct top rope skills verifications
Maintain a clean and functional climbing wall facility
Physical Demands:
Ability to belay from a seated or standing position. Accommodations can be made for people with varying degrees of ability
Institutional Statements:
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.
Institutional Statement on Diversity:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu
Accommodation Statement:
If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
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RestrictionsNot remote
Benefits/PerksInclusive community Remote work Remote work eligibility Vision
Tasks- Assist with climbing techniques
- Belay and spot members
- Check in members and equipment
- Customer Service
- Ensure adherence to policies
- Maintain climbing wall facility
- Provide climbing opportunities
AED Belaying Climbing Equipment Knowledge Climbing Techniques CPR Creativity Critical thinking Customer service First aid Fusion Software Problem-solving Teaching Team building
Experience0 years
Education CertificationsAmerican Heart Association CPR American Red Cross CPR CPR First Aid First Aid certification
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