Climbing Wall Program Assistant Application 2014-2015

SSU Campus Recreation

(707) 664 3951

Glacier Bay Office, Recreation Center

Purpose:

The Coordinator of the Climbing Wall Program is responsible overseeing the general operation of the climbing wall and its programs for the SSU campus community. Ultimately the Program Assistant leads the climbing wall staff and programs under the supervision of the Coordinator of Adventure Programs (CAP).

Duties and Responsibilities:

Uphold the Campus Recreation mission and principles

Provide a welcoming, friendly, enthusiastic, and customer service oriented environment for staff and participants

Work in collaboration with the CAP in the hiring process of the climbing wall staff, this including updating applications, creating a hiring timeline, conducting interviews, and making hiring decisions

Inspection of wall semi-annually

Inventory of all climbing equipment

Scheduling and training route setters.

Work in collaboration with the CAP in training climbing wall floor staff, teaching staff, and group facilitation staff and scheduling needs pertaining to route setting

Attend monthly potluck (Last Tuesday of each month)

Create staff, class and special event schedules

Work in collaboration with the Co-Coordinator of CW for special events. (i.e. climbing competition)

Provide direct oversight of floor staff

Create a weekly “411” for staff inclusive of all updates and reminders

Maintain an open means of communication with the floor staff and provide them with the resources necessary to be successful

Create marketing and advertising to promote the climbing wall facility and its programs

Maintain a database of programming evaluations, memberships and participant numbers

Attend and participate in all meetings, workshops and retreats required by this position

Complete a detailed end of semester report

Qualifications

Currently enrolled Sonoma State University student

Previous climbing experience

Ability to provide positive customer service

Ability to organize and file records

Awareness of safety concerns and risk management involved with indoor climbing

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Possess basic computer skills (word, excel, email, etc.)

Reliable, self-motivated, able to make decisions based on Campus Recreation guiding principles, and able to meet deadlines

Ability to work with and manage staff members

Compensation

Pay-Rate $11.25 per hour with opportunities for increases over time.

Average of 10 hours per week in addition to regular Facilitator hours

Numerous Professional development opportunities through Campus Recreation such as regional and national conferences, trainings and certifications.

Start Date

This position begins April 2014 Summer optional.

Climbing Wall Program Assistant Application

SSU Campus Recreation

(707) 664 3951

Glacier Bay Office, Recreation Center

Please submit Resume and contact information along with answers to the following questions.

  1. Briefly describe your leadership experience. Please include your supervision, teaching and facilitation experience.
  1. Please describe your climbing experience. Include any lead and/or outdoor climbing experience).
  1. Describe any formal rock climbing training and/or classes you have participated in.
  1. Please describe any previous instructor, leadership or facilitation experience you have had in relation to climbing.

What can you personally bring to the position of Climbing Wall Program Assistant and what are you looking to gain from this experience.

  1. If offered the position, how long of a commitment are you anticipating? What is your course load this semester? Do you have other commitments aside from academics (i.e. clubs, jobs. ect?) Please attach a spring class schedule (and if available, a fall schedule).
  1. How would you market the climbing wall to the greater campus community?
  1. What programs / events do you envision for the climbing wall?
  1. Please add any additional information you feel may be appropriate.

Have you ever been convicted of a crime or misdemeanor? Yes or No

If so, please explain:

I understand that my employment is contingent upon me being an enrolled student of SSU. I certify that all statements on this application are true and complete to my knowledge and belief. If employed, I understand any falsification of this record will be cause for my termination.

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Applications are due Friday March 14th by 5pm. Please return application to Climbing Wall box in glacier bay offices.