PT Rock Climbing Instructor

PT Rock Climbing Instructor

Requisition :

# of Openings: 2

Location: US-UT

Category: Student Programs & Services

Position Type: Non-benefited (hourly) Part-Time

Job Classification: Non-Benefited

College: College of Agriculture & Applied Science

Department: Extension Home & Community

Advertised Salary: $25.00 - $30.00 per Hour

USU Extension in Salt Lake County is piloting the Resilience Education Adventures for Life (REAL) Rock-Climbing series. REAL uses adventure-based activities to promote youth's resilience. Participating youth are required to attend weekly lessons on dealing with stress and building confidence. These lessons are paired with rock-climbing and team-building activities to build their resiliency.

• The Lead Rock-Climbing Youth Instructor will provide climbing instruction and training to youth.
• Ensure instruction is provided in a fun and safe environment to help students develop their climbing technique and emotional intelligence skills.
• Enforce responsible climbing practices and address any unsafe behavior immediately.
• Build relationships with youth.
• Assist in the development of educational content.
• Work with participants from diverse backgrounds.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience working with youth/teens
• Minimum 1-2 years' experience in climbing instruction and coaching
• Knowledge of the use, care, and operation of climbing equipment
• First Aid and CPR certified
• CWI certified

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Basic understanding of program design
• Demonstrated knowledge & experience in climbing techniques
• Ability to demonstrate proper exercise techniques during classes

Along with the online application, please attach:

• Resume (upload at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV")
• Cover letter (type/paste at the end of your application)

Please be prepared to answer the following questions:

• Are you a certified wall climbing instructor (CWI)?
• Are you CPR/First Aid certified?

Document size may not exceed 10 MB.

$25.00 - $30.00 per Hour

The environment and physical requirements may change depending on the specific function of the work each department performs. Incumbents may be in both indoor and outdoor environments. Indoors, in an office space, event space, or public space are protected from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes. Incumbents may nearly continuously sit and often use repetitive hand motion (such as typing).

Outdoors, incumbents may not be protected from weather conditions and may be exposed to extreme heat and extreme cold. Additionally, indoor or outdoor work environments may include being confined or in narrow spaces for periods of time. The incumbent may also be exposed to loud noises or vibrations from equipment, and conditions that may affect the respiratory system, such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, and poor ventilation.

Bending, crawling, and crouching may be required. Incumbents may be required to lift, push, and/or pull objects up to 50 pounds and be required to walk and/or stand for long periods of time.

In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USUs non-discrimination policies:

• Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, discrimination, Distance Education Rm. 401,
• Title IX Coordinator Matthew Pinner, titleix, Distance Education Rm. 404,

Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). or contact:

• U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, , OCR
• U.S. Department of Education, Denver Regional Office, , OCR.Denver