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Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive environment by welcoming all individuals, including culturally diverse staff, faculty, and student body. WSU values every individual by embracing all identities through the promotion of belonging, creativity, and uniqueness. We strive to create environments which are welcoming, inclusive, and equitable for all. 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 - InstructorRequisition 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 $ 12.50 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 08/07/2023Review 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 FunctionADA 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).
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