Student Hourly - Outdoor Pursuits Assistant
The University of Kansas

Job Info

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Position OverviewKU Recreation Services, a department within Student Affairs, provides a campus-wide impact at the University of Kansas by improving the quality of life for all students, faculty, staff, affiliates, retirees, alumni, spouses, and domestic partners. KU Recreation Services provides state-of-the-art recreational programs (Fitness, Intramurals, Outdoor Pursuits, and Sport Clubs), facilities, and services.

The Ambler Student Recreation Fitness Center (ASRFC) is a $17 million facility which opened in September 2003. In 2008, a $6.3 million expansion was completed, increasing the total indoor space to 150,000 square feet. The ASRFC is comprised of many different activity spaces: 16,000 square feet of cardiovascular resistance training and free weight equipment, six indoor basketball/volleyball courts, a three-lane suspended jogging track, an aerobics studio, a martial arts studio, four racquetball courts, one squash court, a dasher board system gymnasium, a golf simulator, a 42-foot climbing wall and bouldering wall, two outdoor basketball courts, a conference room, and multimedia room.
Job DescriptionJob duties include but are not limited to:

• Assisting participants in renting outdoor equipment and facility spaces.
• Performing point-of-sale transactions for equipment rentals and handling cash.
• Supervising of all activities at the climbing wall: lead climbing, belaying, etc.
• Belaying rock climbing participants on the main climbing wall in the KU Recreation Center.
• Organizing activities for participants.
• Performing belay certification checks for participants who wish to be belay certified.
• Enforcement of all rock climbing policies and procedures.
• Facilitate teambuilding programs
• Assist with trips and programs as needed
• Attending all staff meetings and trainings.
• Assisting in all areas of Recreation Services as assigned.

Required Qualifications

CPR/First Aid certification or become certified within two weeks after being appointed.

Prior experience in route setting, climbing, and have working knowledge with outdoor equipment and climbing equipment as evident in application materials.

KU student enrolled in at least 6 credit hours.

Additional Candidate InstructionsComplete Application Includes:

Online application

Cover letter

Resume

Contact Information to ApplicantsKirsten King
Assistant Director of Outdoor Pursuits and Special Events
University of Kansas Recreation Services
kirstenking@ku.edu | 785-864-0510 | recreation.ku.edu
Advertised Salary Range10.50 per hourApply to Job

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