Purpose within the Organization:
The Climbing Wall Attendant serves a vital role in day-to-day operations of the entire Climbing Wall program. Climbing Wall Attendants supervise the daily activities at the climbing wall and provide a safe and friendly climbing environment for patrons to enjoy the benefits of indoor rock climbing.
Responsibilities Related to Purpose:
- Enforces all climbing wall policies and procedures.
- Visually inspects the equipment and facility during opening and closing of wall and report any problems immediately to the Climbing Wall Coordinator.
- Completes regularly scheduled rope and equipment checks.
- Provides supervision of climbing wall participants to include belaying and spotting climbers.
- Attends all Climbing Wall staff meetings and trainings.
- Handles all injuries, accidents, and emergency situations in accordance with Campus Recreation policy.
- Provides climbing instruction (upon documented completion of proper training) for the following classes: Intro to Top Roping, Climbing Movement Clinic, and Lead Climbing/Belaying.
- Provides assistance to climbers by determining the eligibility of individuals to use the climbing wall, teaching/demonstrating proper use of climbing equipment, equipment inventory, and accurately completes all forms and checklists.
- Maintains an organized and neat work area.
- Checks the daily staff notes for duties and tasks.
Qualifications:
- Knowledge of basic customer service techniques.
- Knowledge of indoor rock climbing including climbing technique, belaying technique, routes and rating systems, and rock climbing safety equipment.
- Skill in effective written and verbal communication.
- Ability to work at heights of up to 30 feet.
Equipment used and responsibility:
- Climbing Wall
- Ladders
- Drills (& other power tools)
- Pressure Washer
- Ropes
- Belay Devices
- Harnesses
- Autobelays
- Bouldering Wall
Experience/Education:
Grand Canyon University is committed to a student first policy. Therefore, all applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements to be considered for student employment:
- Enrolled at GCU as a full-time student in a Bachelor’s program or Master’s program.
- Retain a 2.0 GPA as a Bachelor level student or a 3.0 GPA as a Master level student.
- Maintain good financial and academic (SAP) standing with the University.
You may be subject to termination if you fall below the minimum requirements.
Pay Rate: Minimum Wage
Anticipated End Date: June 30, 2027
Manager: Nathan Ehlert -- Climbing Programs Coordinator