Climbing Wall Coordinator

Primary Responsibility

Under the direction of the Recreation and Events Coordinator, the Climbing Wall Coordinator is responsible for ensuring safe and proper use of the climbing wall; opening and closing the climbing wall on a daily basis, and efficiently and effectively completing all tasks associated with managing the climbing wall. The Climbing Wall Coordinator is responsible for checking climbers in, ensuring all climbers are working within their skill/certification level, teaching belay classes, monitoring climbers/belayers in the climbing area and helping to create a positive and welcoming climbing environment. This position will assist in cleaning the climbing wall area including the wall, flooring and the holds.

Pre-requisites (Qualifications Standards)

• Education and experience sufficient to meet the rigors of the position. Examples may include a high school diploma/GED and 6 months of related experience and some previous indoor/outdoor climbing experience (professional or personal) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• CPR and First Aid Certification are required but can be acquired within 3 months of employment. A Wilderness First Aid/Wilderness First Responder Certification or higher is also accepted.

Special Skills or abilities

• Full understanding of all climbing gear being used and appropriate and effective utilization of this equipment. (i.e. commonly used knots, belay devices, etc.)
• Be a self-directed individual with a strong work ethic; possess a positive attitude, have the ability to thrive in adverse conditions and be competent to make important decisions; work well with others both one-on-one and groups; work independently towards established goals and deadlines;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a willingness to learn.
• Maintain confidentiality, discretion, and professionalism.
• Ability to enforce Field House policies. (i.e. not being afraid to approach a member for an infraction).
• General office skills: computer use, filing, typing, answering the phone, customer focus and attention to detail.
• Organize and prioritize work while exercising flexibility, teamwork, and humor.
• Route setting experience or willingness to learn a plus.
• Welcoming.
• Innovative.
• Focused on Student Success.

General Office Skills

• Computer use
• Filing
• Typing
• Answering the phone
• Customer focus and attention to detail

Supervision Received

This position reports to the Recreation and Events Coordinator. Supervisory Responsibility Position has no supervisory responsibility.

Special Conditions of Employment

• Successful completion of a background check including a motor vehicles records report required.
• Incumbents in this position will adhere to all safety and compliance policies of Colorado Mountain College while performing all duties assigned.

Working Conditions

• Occasional sitting, constant walking and standing, handling objects, frequent reaching with hands/arms, and use of finger movements;
• Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling objects up to 50 lbs.
• Constant written and oral communication and the ability to reason and analyze and perform calculations occasionally.
• Work is performed using a computer and standard climbing wall equipment daily.
• Position will be required to work evenings, weekends, events, and/or college breaks.

Benefits

• Retirement contribution
• Annual and sick time
• Mental health resources
• Tuition benefit

Hiring Pay Rate

$22.09 per hour.