Climbing Wall Attendant (temp)

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Posted Job Title

Climbing Wall Attendant (temp)

Job Profile Title

Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt

Job Description Summary

The Climbing Wall Attendant's most important duty is the safety of climbers/equipment and belaying our members. CWAs are also responsible for member check-ins and assisting at special events including DRIA team rentals, outside rentals, and special events/programs. Finally, this position will assist cleaning and maintaining equipment including climbing shoes, harnesses, climbing ropes, carabiners, and rock holds.

Job Description

Responsibilities

● Knowing and enforcing the Climbing Wall rules consistently

● Belaying climbers

● Shoe rentals and sanitization

● Completing daily checks and checklists as required

● Customer service (member check-in, etc.)

● Maintaining a courteous and polite demeanor

● Attending staff meetings and trainings as required

● Meeting evaluation expectations (including orientation quizzes and other follow-ups)

● Working special events as needed

● Performing other duties as assigned.

● Verifying member reservations

● Wall opening/closing duties

● Climbing equipment safety inspections

● Teaching Climbing 101 and Learn to Lead classes (if they hold a valid CWI certification)

Qualifications

All candidates must have experience climbing and belaying. Candidates with their Climbing Wall Instructor Certification (CWI) are preferred, but it is not a requirement.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Division of Recreation & Intercollegiate Athletics

$7.25 - $15.00 Hourly Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job’s level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Special Requirements 
A background check may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits

• Health and Life: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare.
• Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.

Please note that benefit eligibility is determined/based on ACA guidelines.