What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hourly Pooled - Outdoor Program Climbing Wall Assistant - Campus Recreation position at UW Candidate Experience?
The University of Wyoming is delighted to receive your interest in our vacant position! We strive to connect with qualified and uniquely talented individuals to join our campus community. We would love to hear how your experiences translate to this position, the University’s Mission, Vision, and Values, and encourage you to submit an application today!
JOB TITLE:
Outdoor Program Climbing Wall Assistant
JOB PURPOSE:
About the Outdoor Program: As part of the Campus Recreation Department, the Outdoor Program helps recruit and retain students, faculty and staff by providing a wide range of inclusive, safe, reasonably priced, and accessible outdoor programs and services to the UW community. We expose and guide individuals in the natural environment, provide skill and leadership development opportunities, and facilitate peer to peer interactions and fun.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provide high-quality customer service in the Climbing Gym setting
o Check roped climbers for up-to-date testing certification and rent climbing equipment
o Perform regular equipment inspection including ropes, harnesses, and anchors
o Regularly conduct both top rope and lead climbing safety checks with patrons
o Supervise the climbing area for safety including bouldering and rope climbing; be willing to step in when there is an issue
o Maintain a clean and tidy space through regular cleaning • Be able and assured to work at heights safely
o After OP staff trainings, be capable of demonstrating proper belay technique, lead technique, and climbing rescues
• Create a physically and emotionally safe and inclusive environment at the Climbing Wall
o Work effectively with other students and Program Coordinators
o Participate in staff meetings and trainings
COMPETENCIES:
- Customer Service
- Teamwork
- Leadership
REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY:
This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
University of Wyoming student. Previous rope climbing experience.
Start Fall 2025 Semester
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Must have a willingness and excitement to learn climbing wall related skills. Experience with route setting is a plus.
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
Applications must be submitted through the University of Wyoming Employment Opportunity website.
Include a resume, cover letter including your interest in the program, and contact information for three references with the online application.
Please direct questions or correspondence to: Elise D’Alessandro & Payton Bartlett Outdoor Program Coordinators Campus Recreation op@uwyo.edu University of Wyoming 141E Half Acre Recreation & Wellness Center Laramie, WY 82071 Main Office: 307-766-2402
HIRING STATEMENT:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.
ABOUT LARAMIE:
The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university.
Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/
