Climbing Wall Technician
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Office/Department: Outdoor Program |
Supervisor: OP Director |
Department Head: OP Program Director |
Starting Wage: Minimum Wage + $0.25 for returning employees |
POSITION PURPOSE
Climbing wall technician(s) are responsible for roped maintenance projects and inspecting everything in front of the wall. They also clean and wash holds prior to route setting events and the Sweet Onion Crank.
All Climbing Wall Staff will hold the following general qualifications:
Full-time student
Have and maintain good academic standing
Current CPR, AED and First Aid Certifications
Top Rope Climb and Belay certification at the Climbing Center
Abile to work with others where safety is of utmost concern
Abile to cope with diversified responsibility
Project a positive and professional image
Function on the job with limited supervision
Willingness to commit to the position for the semester
Will find an authorized substitute for a shift if they cannot work. Failure to work a shift or find a replacement will result in loss of pro-purchase privileges and could result in loss of job.
Familiarity with the Outdoor Program and Climbing Center preferred
Principle Responsibilities
- Maintain the Whitman Climbing Center facilities.
- Complete maintenance projects assigned by Outdoor Program Director and/or Climbing Center Manager.
- Inspect bolts, top rope anchors, and fixed quick draws
- Inventory climbing closet.
- Tighten/fix spinning holds.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Pass Vertical Route Setter proficiency test
MEETING/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
- All staff training at the start of each semester.
- Monthly meetings for all climbing staff.
Staff Application
Whitman College Climbing Center Staff General Application
Copy and paste application into a document, complete, and return completed form to:
Brien Sheedy Outdoor Program Director (Reid Campus Center Room 209)
What position(s) are you applying for?
Desk Staff
Indoor Instructor
Outdoor Instructor
Wall Technician
Crank Organizer
Climbing Center Manager
Climbing Center Equipment Manager
Applicant Name:____________________
Application Date:___________________ Student ID number:_____________________________
Birthdate: _________________________ Email:_______________________________________
Phone:____________________________ Year in School:________________________________
Local Address:______________________ Home Address:_______________________________
City, State Zip:______________________ City, State Zip:_______________________________
Have you held a position at Whitman before? Yes No
Are you a Washington State resident? Yes No
Are you on work study? Yes No
Please answer the following questions electronically or on a separate sheet of paper.
- Current First Aid Certifications: ___________________________________________
(First Aid, CPR, WFR, etc.)
- SSRA Climbing classes you have completed or are enrolled in:
Beginning Climbing 138
Intermediate Climbing 238
Climbing Wall Instructor (CWI) 248
Advanced Climbing Systems 387
Improvised Rock Rescue 338
- Current Climbing Center Certifications:
Top Rope Climbing and Belay
Lead Climb and Belay
Boulder Route Setter
Vertical Route Setter
- Have you taken Whitman’s defensive driving training?
- List related certifications (i.e. AMGA SPI), formal training, or other qualifications applicable to this position.
- Why should we hire you for this position? What sets you apart from other qualified applicants?
- Work Availability
Desired number of hours per week: ______
Can you work a weekend shift? (Friday 12-6, Saturday 2-6, and Sunday 2-6): ______
- Other comments:
- List previous applicable work experience, paid or volunteer:
(1)
Position Employer Dates employed
Supervisor’s Name Phone Reason for leaving
(2)
Position Employer Dates employed
Supervisor’s Name Phone Reason for leaving
(3)
Position Employer Dates employed
Supervisor’s Name Phone Reason for leaving
Please submit a resume including your technical skills and photocopies of certifications.
Outdoor Climbing Instructor Applicants: Include a climbing log detailing your outdoor leads with the following information: date, location, route name, rating, # of pitches, sport vs. trad . You must have at least twenty 5.8 or harder leads to become an outdoor instructor.