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

Pay Range
$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.