Head Climbing Wall Attendant

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Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.

COVID-19 vaccination is a requirement for all positions at the University of Pennsylvania. New hires are expected to be fully vaccinated before beginning work at the University. For more information about Penn’s vaccine requirements, visit the Penn COVID-19 Response website for the latest information. 

University Overview

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America’s Best Employers By State in 2021.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.

COVID-19 vaccination is a requirement for all positions at the University of Pennsylvania. New hires are expected to be fully vaccinated before beginning work at the University. For more information about Penn’s vaccine requirements, visit the Penn COVID-19 Response website for the latest information. 

Posted Job Title

Head Climbing Wall Attendant

Job Profile Title

Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt

Job Description Summary

The Head Climbing Wall Attendant will serve as a supervisor and scheduler for the climbing wall staff, enforce policies and procedures, complete administrative tasks for climbing wall, teambuilding, and special event programming, belay as needed, train new staff members, and report any maintenance or repair issues with the climbing wall.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Program Administration – 60%

• Schedule staff for open hours, teambuilding events, and special events
• Ensure participation reports are filled out daily/weekly
• Train new staff
• Evaluate safety and customer service skills of climbing wall attendants
• Belay during open hours and special events

Facility Operations – 25%

• Enforce climbing wall policies and procedures consistently for staff and patrons
• Frequently monitor routes, settings, and equipment to ensure safety
• Report risk management issues to supervisor

Communication – 15%

• Provide customer service to participants and create a relaxing and fun experience during their climb
• Communicate with prospective pass holders regarding climbing wall hours, cost, benefits, etc.
• Motivate climbing wall attendants to work special events and provide schedule availability
• Provide weekly report to supervisor

Qualifications

Candidates for this position must have experience climbing and belaying. Candidates with their Climbing Wall Instructor Certification (CWI) are preferred.  Candidates should be prepared to provide a resume and references upon request.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Division of Recreation & Intercollegiate Athletics

Pay Range

$7.25 - $155.75

Affirmative Action Statement 
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

Special Requirements 
Background check may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.