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Open Date 08/24/2026 Requisition Number PRN17396N Job Title UU Student - Instruction Working Title Summit Climbing Specialist - Work Study Eligible Career Progression Track SJ Track Level FLSA Code Nonexempt Patient Sensitive Job Code? No Type Non Benefited Staff / Student Temporary? No Standard Hours per Week 4 Full Time or Part Time? Part Time Shift Variable Work Schedule Summary Is this a work study job? No VP Area President Department 00312 - Cr-Outdoor Program Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range 13.50 Close Date 11/24/2026 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) Job Summary

Provide a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment for all users of the climbing wall. Climbing Specialists must display a strong work ethic, be dependable, motivated and have the ability to work independently. Possess good teaching and communication skills. Has the ability and skills to work with participants of all ages and abilities. Experience with belay systems or previous climbing gym experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Open and close the climbing wall daily during posted hours
• Inspect and maintain equipment prior to and after use
• Provide a clean and organized climbing area
• Ensure all waivers are completed and filed
• Monitor use of wall, ensure that climber adhere to all policies, procedures and safety guidelines
• Evaluate and monitor safe belaying abilities
• Respond to emergency situations
• Promotes safe climbing and bouldering techniques
• Instructs belay clinics, lead climbing clinics, climbing movement clinics and other climbing related clinics
• Creates, set, and maintain routes
• Maintenance inspection and documentation of climbing equipment
• Other duties as assigned

This position is work study eligible, but work study is not required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current University of Utah student
• Excellent people and communication skills
• Identifies as an outdoor enthusiast
• CPR certification or the ability to complete via in house within one month

Preferences

Applicants need to submit a Resume and Cover Letter to be qualified for review

Special Instructions Summary

Applicants need to submit a Resume and Cover Letter to be qualified for review

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page.

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Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Are you a current University of Utah student?

• Yes

• No

• • If applying for a work-study position, do you agree to follow the work-study information and policies as stated in the Student Work-Study Handbook found on the Financial Aid and Scholarships website?

• Yes

• Not Applicable

• • If applying for a work-study position, have you been awarded and have you accepted a Federal Work-Study Award for the current year? (Work study not required to apply for this position.)

• Yes

• No

• Not Applicable

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Optional Documents

• Historical Only - Do Not Use - See Description for More Information - Appropriate discharge document (such as DD-2214) - Veteran Only
• Historical Only - Do Not Use - See Document Description for More Information - Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only