Purpose within the Organization:
The Climbing Wall Attendant serves a vital role in day-to-day operations of the entire Climbing Wall program. Climbing Wall Attendants supervise the daily activities at the climbing wall and provide a safe and friendly climbing environment for patrons to enjoy the benefits of indoor rock climbing.
Responsibilities Related to Purpose:
- Enforces all climbing wall policies and procedures.
- Visually inspects the equipment and facility during opening and closing of wall and report any problems immediately to the Climbing Wall Coordinator.
- Completes regularly scheduled rope and equipment checks.
- Provides supervision of climbing wall participants to include belaying and spotting climbers.
- Attends all Climbing Wall staff meetings and trainings.
- Handles all injuries, accidents, and emergency situations in accordance with Campus Recreation policy.
- Provides climbing instruction (upon documented completion of proper training) for the following classes: Intro to Top Roping, Climbing Movement Clinic, and Lead Climbing/Belaying.
- Provides assistance to climbers by determining the eligibility of individuals to use the climbing wall, teaching/demonstrating proper use of climbing equipment, equipment inventory, and accurately completes all forms and checklists.
- Maintains an organized and neat work area.
- Checks the daily staff notes for duties and tasks.
Qualifications:
- Knowledge of basic customer service techniques.
- Knowledge of indoor rock climbing including climbing technique, belaying technique, routes and rating systems, and rock climbing safety equipment.
- Skill in effective written and verbal communication.
- Ability to work at heights of up to 30 feet.
Equipment used and responsibility:
- Climbing Wall
- Ladders
- Drills (& other power tools)
- Pressure Washer
- Ropes
- Belay Devices
- Harnesses
- Autobelays
- Bouldering Wall
Experience/Education:
Grand Canyon University is committed to a student first policy. Therefore, all applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements to be considered for student employment:
- Enrolled at GCU as a full-time student in a Bachelor’s program or Master’s program.
- Retain a 2.0 GPA as a Bachelor level student or a 3.0 GPA as a Master level student.
- Maintain good financial and academic (SAP) standing with the University.
You may be subject to termination if you fall below the minimum requirements.
You may be subject to termination if you fall below the minimum requirements.
Pay Rate: Minimum Wage
Anticipated End Date: June 30, 2026
Manager: Nate Ehlert -- Climbing Programs Coordinator