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Position Overview
Individuals applying for this position should have intermediate to advanced rock-climbing capabilities and experience or knowledge in wall maintenance and route setting. In consultation with the Program Manager(s) and/or Assistant Director of Outdoor Pursuits, Route Setters will completely reset routes on the Rock and Bouldering Walls two to three times per year.
Route Setters will not set routes while the wall is open. Due to the nature of the position, Route Setters have flexibility in hours. Staff will set routes when the climbing wall is closed. Staff must be accountable and complete work within their allotted time frame. Prior knowledge and the ability to learn and create challenging and safe climbing routes are essential.
Route Setters will not set routes while the wall is open. Due to the nature of the position, Route Setters have flexibility in hours. Staff will set routes when the climbing wall is closed. Staff must be accountable and complete work within their allotted time frame. Prior knowledge and the ability to learn and create challenging and safe climbing routes are essential.
Job Description
Routesetting: 80%
- Placing Holds
- Choosing Screw types
- Taping marking routes
- Rating routes
- Cleaning holds
- Evaluating holds for excessive damage
- Checking hold holes for damage
- Checking/evaluating quickdraws for wear and tear, loose gates, etc.
Required Qualifications
- During the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: (1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or (2) be pre-enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or (3) be enrolled in summer session or (4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).
Preferred Qualifications
- CPR/AED certification (can be completed up to 30 days after being hired).
- Past experience of climbing and route setting and a knowledge of climbing equipment and outdoor equipment preferred.
- Work Study eligible.
Employment Conditions
(1) Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.
(2) This is an hourly/non-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.
(2) This is an hourly/non-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.
Additional Candidate Instructions
In addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:
- A cover letter addressing how required and preferred qualifications are met.
- Resume or curriculum vitae.
Contact Information to Applicants
Kirsten King
kirstenking@ku.edu
785-864-0510
kirstenking@ku.edu
785-864-0510
Advertised Salary Range
$11.30 per hour
Anticipated Start Date
Monday February 16, 2026
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Posting Information
- Posting ID: 31935BR
- Department: Recreation Services
- Primary Campus: University of Kansas Lawrence Campus
- Reg/Temp: Temporary
- Employee Class: S-Student
Salary : $11