Rockwall and HPE Field Assistant

Job Summary and Responsibilities/Duties

Job Summary

Assists with the day-to-day operation of the Mt. Hood Community College Rockwall and Health and Physical Education (HPE) field outings.

Essential Duties

• Supervises all climbing activities including completion of liability waivers by participants, safety technique and belay instruction/testing, and supervision of climbers.
• Teaches introduction clinics.
• Ensures proper check-out/in of all Rockwall equipment.
• Cleans and maintains the Rockwall.
• Assists with logistics, monitoring safety, and emergencies on field outings.
• Provides assistance driving for field outings.

Additional Duties

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum and Desired Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Appropriate, valid driver’s license and ability to insured by the college insurance carrier. Must have at least three (3) years of driving history
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, First-Aid and CPR certification within 30 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year of experience in related outdoor pursuits (backpacking, climbing, rafting, etc.)
• Climbing Wall Instructor certification (PCIA, AMGA, PCGI, or similar)

Additional Qualifications and/or Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate well with others verbally and written.
• Knowledge of outdoor equipment such as climbing gear, clothing, and backpacking gear.
• Good customer service.

Working Conditions and Important Information

Working Conditions

Work is typically performed in an outdoor environment. The position is frequently required to stand, push, pull, climb, reach, and lift. Person should be able to perform several physical tasks and hike for up to eight hours a day over a distance of 10-15 miles a day and have the ability to live and perform in a variety of environments. Physical demands may include carrying a backpack weighing between 50 - 85 pounds over uneven terrain such as snow, rocks, boulders, fallen logs, or slippery surfaces as well as ascending and descending steep mountain slopes. In addition, weather can be extreme depending on the field outing and time of year.

Sick Leave
Part-time hourly employees will accrue one (1) hour of sick leave for every thirty (30) hours worked.