The University of Wyoming invites diverse applicants to consider our employment opportunities. We are also especially interested in candidates who have experience working with diverse populations and/or diverse initiatives. 

JOB TITLE: 

Climbing Wall Setter - Campus Recreation

JOB PURPOSE: 

As part of the Campus Recreation Department, the Outdoor Program helps recruit and retain students, faculty and staff by providing a wide range of inclusive, safe, reasonably priced, and accessible outdoor programs and services to the UW community. The Climbing Wall is an integral part of how Campus Recreation and the Outdoor program provide fun and safe programs for the UW community.

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Set boulder and top rope problems in the climbing gym
  • Follow all safety protocols
  • Ensure safe routes
  • Take down old routes, clean holds, and put up new climbing routes 
  • Work with other setters to assess routes and maintain a desired distribution 
  • Seek out feedback 
• Help provide high-quality customer service in the climbing gym
  • Help enforce climbing gym policies
  • Help with the cleaning and upkeep of the gym 
  • Participate in special events
  • Set with the gym users in mind
• Create a physically and emotionally safe and inclusive environment within the Outdoor Program
  • Work effectively with other students and Program Coordinators 
  • Participate in staff meetings and complete required online trainings 
  • Obtain and maintain necessary certifications including CPR/AED & Biohazard Training 
  • Evaluate and assess your performance with Program Coordinators

COMPETENCIES:  

• Collaboration
• Communication
• Commitment to safety protocols

REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY: 

This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• University of Wyoming Student

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Interest in climbing and route setting

REQUIRED MATERIALS:  

Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: a resume and contact information for three references with the online application. We strongly encourage and welcome people from diverse, underrepresented backgrounds to apply.

Please direct questions or correspondence to:

Elise D’Alessandro or Payton Bartlett University of Wyoming

Outdoor Program Coordinator 141E Half Acre Recreation & Wellness Center

Campus Recreation Laramie, WY 82071

edalessa@uwyo.edu or pbartle1@uwyo.edu Main Office: 307-766-2402 

HIRING STATEMENT:  

UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.

ABOUT LARAMIE:

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university.

Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/