Now Hiring: Outdoor Adventures Routesetter

General Statement of Duties

• • Outdoor Adventures Route Setters create and maintain rock climbing routes, wash holds, perform light maintenance including working at height, and provide the Outdoor Adventure Staff with the support needed to successfully run the Indoor Climbing Facility.

Typical Responsibilities

• • Set weekly routes on both the tower and bouldering walls as instructed by the Route Setting Manager
  • Recommend needed routes (of specific grade or style) to fill in gaps in the offerings at the wall.
  • Interpersonal skills are essential: thoughtfully accept peer and customer feedback.
  • Perform light maintenance and light cleaning on areas around the climbing facility as well as on the wall faces themselves.
  • Strip holds off of the tower as designated by the Route Setting Manager; contribute to hold washing and other support work as needed to allow setting to occur smoothly.
  • Contribute to the cleanliness and organization of the cage including hold, tool, gear, and resource storage as well as tidiness of affected areas including the basement (Batcave) and Outdoor Center.
  • Attend and contribute to regular and emergency route-setter staff meetings, trainings, and in-services.
  • Complete regular equipment inspection and assist with maintaining associated records as required.

Experience and Abilities

• • Must be a currently enrolled student.
  • Participation in rock climbing and bouldering, and some experience in instructing.
  • Variety of climbing techniques: must be able to climb in multiple styles.
  • Basic understanding of climbing grades and bouldering ratings.
  • Moderate to High personal climbing ability. • Maintain proper fitness level to regularly climb at a moderate level.
  • Utilize appropriate self-belay techniques at height up to 45 feet.
  • Utilize written and verbal directions to complete tasks independently.
  • Lift and carry heavy and awkward items

Training

• • No certifications are required PRIOR to beginning work.
  • American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers with First Aid must be obtained within 3 months of hire through Rec Sports and maintained throughout employment
  • Upon hire each staff must complete and maintain the following: o Complete job related training required by Texas A&M University and System as well as the Department of Recreational Sports o Complete required online trainings in SSO o Complete registration with Biosafety and Occupational Health Program (bohp.tamu.edu)
  • Complete trainings as assigned by the Outdoor Adventures Coordinator and/or Director o Complete route setting training with the Route Setting Manager
  • Route setters are encouraged to obtain USA Climbing Level 1 or 2 certification.

Environmental Conditions

• • The physical environment requires the employee to work inside in areas of loud noise and near hazardous materials and at height. Employees must frequently move between typing, reading, sitting, standing, kneeling, crouching, stooping, grasping, reaching, pulling, pushing, lifting, and carrying. Employees talk frequently and must see and hear to assess and communicate with participants. Employees are frequently required to use Personal Protective Equipment to prevent exposure to hazardous materials and conditions. Staff will be required to work days, nights and weekends in shifts and other work hours not to exceed an average of 29.75 hours per week (Sunday – Saturday) total across ALL student work positions on campus.
  • Will be subject to working at heights of up to 45 feet
  • Will be working with technical rope and anchor systems.
  • Will need to work on ladders.
  • Will use power tools.
  • May be exposed to falling and falling objects
  • May be required to lift or transport light to heavy equipment and fixture items
  • May be exposed to blood and body fluids while giving First Aid/CPR or while cleaning the climbing wall and holds.
  • May be required to work with various cleaning products in the maintenance of the climbing facility, in the rental shop, and at other Outdoor Adventures program areas.
  • Any employee exposed to hazardous materials will be educated on the proper handling and emergency procedures for each item.

Pay Scale

• • In accordance with the Department of Recreational Sports Part-Time Worker Pay Scale, Outdoor Adventures Route Setting Staff will be paid a beginning rate of $11/hour (Pay Scale “A”) and will be eligible for merit increases after four months of service, contingent on exemplary performance..

Learning Outcomes:

• • These learning outcomes will be measured annually through an employee review, utilizing a rubric that captures multiple dimensions for each of the above outcomes.
  • OA Route Setters, Student will demonstrate professionalism by safely learning and demonstrating the use of fall protection and work in suspension systems at the Indoor Climbing Facility and by performing routine maintenance on the surface of the Indoor Climbing Facility.
  • OA Route Setters, Student will demonstrate verbal communication skills by regularly providing feedback to one another on routes and their quality.
  • OA Route Setters, Student will demonstrate critical thinking skills through planning the layout of routes and in planning the timing and risk management of setting on the Indoor Climbing Facility while it is open or the Rec Center is occupied.

OTHER:

Why join our crew?

• • Gain leadership experience and professional development
  • Work alongside a team that values growth, connection, and adventureImportant Dates:
  • Applications submitted after 9/9 will not be considered
  • Hiring and onboarding will occur in mid-late October. Training will occur in October and November-December in preparation for working regular shifts well before the end of the fall semester semester.

Applications will only be accepted through the following link:  tx.ag/ApplyOA

If you have any issues using the submission form, please reach out to Michael Gonzalez at mgonzalez@tamu.edu. All applicants must complete an interview prior to being offered a job. Hiring will be contingent upon passing a criminal background check. The application process will remain open until all positions are filled.

The Outdoor Adventures Staff position offers a flexible schedule that works around class schedules.

Outdoor Adventures Staff weekly workload may vary from 4 to 29.75 hours.

Outdoor Adventure Staff are required to work weekly as well as occasional weekends, holidays, and breaks. The position requires a minimum of 12 hours of availability throughout the week.

• • Michael Gonzalez, Climbing Program Coordinator,  mgonzalez@tamu.edu