Gravity Well Climbing Wall Monitor- Student Employment; Workstudy Eligibility Not Required

Position: Gravity Well Climbing Wall Monitor- Student Employment (Workstudy Eligibility Not Required)
Location: Lyndonville

Responsibilities include:

• Supervising recreational use of the indoor climbing wall facility during open hours; notably monitoring knot tying, belaying and lowering skills of users and appropriate use of the facility
• Checking in climbers, maintaining accurate records and files, and documenting information appropriately (including incidents, problems with the wall or equipment, etc.)
• Adherence to all climbing wall policies and enforcing policies to climbing wall users
• Administering a skill assessment for new wall users
• Maintaining climbing wall equipment and inspecting for wear, and reporting any problems to supervisor
• Handling cash for equipment rentals
• Visually inspecting the climbing wall and reporting any concerns or problems
• Organizing and cleaning the climbing wall area
• Some general maintenance of climbing area
• Attendance at all staff training sessions and/ or meetings
• Other duties as assigned
Estimated workload:6+ hours/ week

Qualifications:
• Rock climbing experience required
• Ability to perform and demonstrate the proper techniques for climbing, tying appropriate knots, use of specialized equipment, belaying and lowering, and employ additional safety systems
• Ability to monitor climbing wall users to ensure proper techniques for the above mentioned skills
• First Aid & CPR certification required
• AMGA CWI certification recommended
• Highly desired: completion of the OEL 1121 Rock Climbing course
• Customer service oriented
• Good communication skills

This general outline illustrates the type of work which characterizes the job classification. It is not an all-encompassing statement of the specific duties, responsibilities and qualifications of individual positions assigned to the classification.

Vermont State University is a part of the Vermont State Colleges System (VSCS). VSCS values individual differences that can be engaged in the service of learning. Diverse experiences from people of varied backgrounds inform and enrich our community. VSCS strongly encourages applications from historically marginalized and underrepresented populations. VSCS is an equal opportunity employer, in compliance with ADA requirements, and will make reasonable accommodations for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant.

Please contact our HR office for assistance with accommodations at human resources.

NOTE:

This job could be subject to a fingerprint criminal background check. Any offer of employment may be contingent upon the satisfactory results of this check.

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