Climbing Wall Specialist (Student Associate) - Campus Recreation Center (Cincinnati, OH, US, 45221) @ University of Cincinnati

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Overview Campus Recreation’s mission is to create an inclusive environment that inspires movement and community. In addition to offering an award-winning fitness facility, we strive to be a place where members can connect with one another in a safe and positive environment. Campus Recreation offers a variety of fitness spaces and facilities across Main Campus and the Medical Campus, including the Campus Recreation Center, CARE/Crawley Fitness Center, Siddall Fitness Center, Movement on Main, and other future Campus Recreation facilities. 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: teamwork, excellence, solutions minded, ownership, and fun. Connect. Energize. Thrive. Explore Campus Recreation.

• Essential Job Functions 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.
• Minimum Requirements High School Diploma or GED Enrolled at a post-secondary institution or a secondary school.
• Enrolled at least part-time (one or more credit hours if at a post-secondary institution), except for summer term, or will be a registered student during the next academic term.
• “Enrollment” shall include: The period between two successive terms for which the student is enrolled.
• The one “off” term in each academic year in which the student is not enrolled.
• Student employee status may be retained for one additional term following either graduation or withdrawal from enrollment.
• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• The position requires at least 1- 2 years of climbing experience.
• This position requires candidates to know how to belay before starting the position and must 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.
• Additional Information C ampus 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.
• Skills Acquired Teamwork - collaborate with a team to make decisions, create new programming, and execute new initiatives.
• Build strong, positive working relationships.
• Problem Solving – recognize areas for improvement and act on challenges with creative solutions.
• Customer Service – provide excellent service to members by answering questions and guiding them through the climbing experience.
• Communication – communicate professionally and effectively with members, fellow coworkers, and supervisors.
• 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.
• Physical Requirements/Work Environment Standing – often Talking – often Walking – often Bending – often Pulling, pushing – often Climbing – often Belaying – often Lifting up to 50 pounds or more of weight Compensation and Benefits Pay rate - $11.40/hour 20% discount of programs and services (excluding Pro Shop) As a UC student employee of an Ohio public institution, you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare.

To learn more about student employment at The University of Cincinnati, please click here . For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact UC HR at [email protected] . Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans. REQ: 102598