Climbing Wall Route Setter
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SF State Campus Recreation Now Hiring Climbing Wall Route Setter The Campus Recreation Department strives to meet the dynamic needs and interests of students by providing programs and services that promote positive physical and mental health, encourage lifetime interest in active, healthy lifestyles and provide student leadership opportunities that complement the academic experience. As part of the Campus Recreation Department, this position will assist with the student-driven program and operational model at the Mashouf Wellness Center. The Mashouf Wellness Center is an exciting, state-of-the-art, 118,700 square-foot facility, supporting general wellbeing by providing recreation and wellness programs and activities for the SF State campus. Application Deadline: Wednesday, April 11th, 2018 To Apply: As a department under the Dean of Students area, please complete the Common Application form below in OrgSync. Please prepare to spend 30-45 minutes completing the application. Additionally, we will ask for your cover letter and resume and the attached Staff Availability Sheet to be filled out and uploaded as part of your application. Dean of Students - Common Application • https://orgsync.com/13745/forms/299921 For more information about Campus Recreation: www.sfsu.edu/~recsport Campus Recreation Department San Francisco State University Position Description Climbing Wall Route Setter $12.50/hr. through May 31, 2018 ($13.00/hr. starting June 1, 2018) 5-10 hrs/wk Purpose The main responsibility of the Climbing Wall Route Setter is to set up and take down climbing routes at the Mashouf Wellness Center Climbing Wall. This position involves installing and removing climbing holds, technical rope work, use of tools, following specific safety procedures and overseeing volunteer route setters. Route setter is to have attended route setting training or show prior experience prior to route setting. Setters will generally set routes under the direction of the Head Route Setter. This position works under the supervision of the Climbing Wall Student Manager(s) and a full-time staff professional. This position also represents the Campus Recreation Department by providing customer service, programmatic support, and other related duties. Duties and Responsibilities 1. Sets and strips routes as per the direction of the Head Route Setter or CW Coordinator 2. Helps to complete minor wall repairs including fixing T-nuts and removing stuck holds 3. Demonstrates ongoing good judgment and risk management through safe practice and implementation of industry standard techniques 4. Responsible for adhering to safety practices as outlined in training 5. Setup and cleanup of equipment, holds, tools, back of wall areas prior to wall opening and after all scheduled setting shifts 6. Adheres to an agreed upon setting schedule and assigned duties a. Setter must work a minimum of 5 hours a week 7. Help supervise volunteer hours 8. Attend weekly meetings with the Head Route Setter and/ or Coordinator of the climbing wall 9. Attend Setter’s Training's as scheduled throughout the semester 10. Attend Outdoor Programs Potlucks on a monthly basis 11. Be available for setting during competition times (Times TBA) 12. Other related duties as assigned Qualifications 1. Previous indoor climbing experience and knowledge of top-roping and bouldering type climbing. 2. Strongly preferred: Bouldering and top-rope assessed at the Mashouf Wellness Center Climbing Wall; Climbing Gym work experience; Climbing Wall Instructor Certification; lead climbing and multi-pitch experience. 3. Consistently and comfortably climbs V3 and 5.10a at a minimum 4. At the time of interview, must be able to set V1 5. First Aid, CPR, & AED Certified, or willing to obtain within 3 months of being hired. 6. Must be a student at San Francisco State University enrolled in 6+ units, with minimum 2.0 GPA. 7. Demonstrated interpersonal skills including strong communication skills, customer service skills, ability to enforce policy and perform under pressure, and working in a team atmosphere. 8. Must be able to work independently without direct supervision on a day-to-day basis. 9. Employment may be dependent on passing a background check. Staff Availability Sheet NAME: ____________________ Semester/Year: ___________ Please block off the times you are regularly NOT AVAILABLE TO WORK Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 6:00am 7:00am 8:00am 9:00am 10:00am 11:00am NOON 1:00pm 2:00pm 3:00pm 4:00pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 7:00pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm Midnight .