Position Details

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Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).

Position Information

Position Title
Technical Training Center Specialist - Instructor

Requisition Number
H01077P

Position Category
Hourly/Work Study

Campus Location
Weber State University - Ogden, UT

Hours per week
5-20

Months per year
12

Alternate work schedule

May require some nights and weekends.

Pay Grade

Salary

Hourly Pay Rate
$ 13.25

FLSA

Job Summary/Basic Function

Technical Training Center Specialist - Instructor will be primarily responsible for maintaining a high level of safety within the Technical Training Center facility. Instructor will be responsible for teaching participant's proper belay and tie-in technique using the figure eight follow through knot, lead clipping and climbing, and rappelling. Must have a firm understanding of al lanchorable surfaces in facility and work at height experience. Facilitates special groups.
Position reports to Coordinator, Outdoor Program and the Student Manager.

Required Qualifications

Previous climbing experience is necessary. Has complete the AMGA Single Pitch Instructor Course and/or Exam and is maintain certification. Must attend all trainings Technical Training Center employee Instructor trainings. American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and standard First Aid Certifications. Familiarity in belaying, tie in knots, and general climbing equipment. Ability to climb 5.8 on lead. Must possess excellent interpersonal communication and customer service skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Background Check?
Yes

Posting Detail Information

Job Open Date
08/07/2023

Review Date
08/09/2023

Job Close Date
08/07/2024

Open Until Filled

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/12591

Notes to Applicant

To apply, complete the online application.
Applicant may attach an optional resume and a cover letter.

If you are hired, please keep in mind that you will need to complete the appropriate Payroll and HR documents prior to beginning work.

The screening of applicants will begin immediately.

Due to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), individuals who have worked in a salaried capacity for Weber State University are ineligible to be hired as an hourly or adjunct employee at Weber State for six months.

Criminal Background check is required as a condition of employment.

ADA Essential Job Function

ADA Essential Job Function

Physical Activity of this position
Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles etc., using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Agility is emphasized. Important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion., Maintaining equilibrium to prevent falling. Walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. Amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium. , Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles. , Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees., Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine. , Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction., Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time. , Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly.

Physical Requirements of this position
Light work. Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls exerting forces greater than that for sedentary work.

Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision.
Not required

The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position.
None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

• Public Job Posting
• Internal Job Posting
• Agency Referral
• Advertisement/Publication
• Personal Referral
• Website
• Other

* Do you have any other outdoor related certifications, and are they current?
(Open Ended Question)

* What is your previous climbing experience?
(Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents Optional Documents

Resume

Cover Letter