Climbing Park Supervisor

Definition and Purpose

Under the supervision of the Coordinator - Outdoor Recreation, the Climbing Park Supervisor is responsible for the Climbing Parks daily operation. This position is expected to provide customer service including: belaying climbers, answering questions, maintaining park area cleanliness, greeting customers, enforcing policies, opening/closing the Climbing Park and being responsible for individuals using the Climbing Park. Additionally, ASI employees are expected to provide a safe, enjoyable, service-oriented environment for customers/participants at all times.

ASI is committed to supporting the aspirations of the University Learning Objectives.  Our employees are expected to make reasoned decisions based on ethics, respect for diversity, and an awareness of issues of sustainability.  Additionally they will work productively as individuals and in groups while communicating effectively.

Educational Requirements and Qualifying Experience

• Must be a currently enrolled student at Cal Poly with a minimum of 6 units Graduate students must carry 4 units.
• Current American Red Cross certification in the following: Adult CPR, AED, and First Aid is required within 30 days of hire, training provided by ASI upon hire.
• Communication skills adequate to deal with the public, students, faculty and staff
• Knowledge and experience in climbing and belaying other climber
• Knowledge and ability to tie various rope knot
• Knowledge and ability to use various climbing harness systems
• Ability to set-up and close the Climbing Park autonomously
• Neat, clean, tactful and courteous to all customers and visitors; promptness and attention to detail are essential

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage all Climbing Park participants
• Ensure a safe environment during special events

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Open and close the Climbing Park
• Ensure receipt of signed waiver prior to customer participation
• Belay and Spot participants
• Fit harness to all roped climbers
• Supervise climbing group special events
• Route setting as necessary
• Climbing Park maintenance as necessary
• Ensure safe and responsible operation of the Climbing Park at all times
• Maintain a helpful, fun, professional, open atmosphere of the Climbing Park area at all times
• Educate customers about Climbing Park policies and procedures
• Resolve customer disputes
• Oversee and keep the customer use zones, such as the benches and climbing surface area, clean and clear of items
• Adhere to all ASI departmental policies and procedures
• Provide quality customer service for all staff and customers
• Awareness of and appreciation for individual uniqueness and diversity
• Awareness of safety concerns and risk management
• Perform equipment maintenance when necessary
• Be familiar with evacuation plan for staff area
• Attend all mandatory meetings and training

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in ASI policy as a condition of their employment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Period of Employment

Employment with this organization is of an "at will" nature, which means that the employee may resign at any time and ASI may discharge the employee at any time with or without cause.

Background Check

This position is subject to a background check (including criminal records) as well as National Address Locater (Social Security Number [SSN] Trace), 7-year County Criminal Search in each county and/or state the applicant lived in based on the SSN Trace, National Criminal Database Search, Name Search, Employment Verification (All employers in past 7 years) and Education Verification (Highest Degree). Credit Reports, Motor Vehicle Record Check and Professional License Verification may also be required based upon the essential functions of the position. 

Compensation and Hours

• Hourly Pay Rate: $16.50 per hour
• Hourly Pay Range: $16.50 per hour - $16.50 per hour

This position may require late nights, weekends, and holidays.

Date revised: 09/24/2025

The Associated Students, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.