Job detail
Student Employment: Climbing Wall Attendant 2026-2027
Quinnipiac University
#Training#Safety#Staff Meetings#Equipment Inventory#Student Employment#Campus Recreation#Climbing Wall#Route Setting#Non-Federal Work Study#Belay Test
Part TimeTemporaryOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 1 month ago
Location
Hamden, Connecticut
Quick overview
The attendant is responsible for ensuring participant safety at the climbing wall, managing daily operations including opening/closing and supervising climbers, and teaching belay courses and conducting tests. Duties also include inspecting equipment, setting routes with approval, and maintaining the facility.
Requirements summary
Applicants must possess strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, along with a willingness to learn new skills. This is a student employment position categorized as Non-Federal Work Study.
Written CommunicationInventory ManagementInterpersonal CommunicationEquipment InspectionOral CommunicationFacility MaintenanceSafety AssuranceRoute SettingBelayingClimbing Wall Operation
Job description
Job Title
- Climbing
- Wall
- Attendant
- Department:
- Campus
- Recreation
- Student
- Employment
- Type:
- Non-Federal
- Work
- Study
- Responsibilities:
- Ensure participant safety at the climbing wall
- Open and close the climbing wall
- Check in and supervise climbers
- Teach belay courses and conduct belay tests
- Inspect and manage equipment inventory
- Set climbing routes (with approval from the Assistant Director)
- Maintain the climbing wall and facility
- Attend regular Outdoors staff meetings and all-staff training
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
- Willingness to learn new skills
Hours of Position
- Regular Wall Hours
- Monday–Thursday: 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
- Friday: 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
- Saturday: 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
- Sunday: Closed
- Belay Clinics
- Schedule varies
- Route Setting
- Schedule varies
Required Documents
for Application: Resume and cover letter Instructions to Applicants: Click Apply at the top of the page. Complete the required application.