Outdoor Pursuits Routesetter - Student Hourly
Outdoor Pursuits Routesetter - Student Hourly
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05-04-2025
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Job Description
Routesetting: 80
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color ethnicity religion sex national origin age ancestry disability status as a veteran sexual orientation marital status parental status gender identity gender expression and genetic information in the universitys programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX Room 1082 Dole Human Development Center 1000 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence KSTTY.
Work Schedule
Variable
Contact Information to Applicants
Kirsten King
Position Overview
Individuals applying for this position should have intermediate to advanced rockclimbing capabilities and experience or knowledge in wall maintenance and route setting. In consultation with the Program Manager(s) and/or Assistant Director of Outdoor Pursuits Route Setters will completely reset routes on the Rock and Bouldering Walls two to three times per year.
Route Setters will not set routes while the wall is open. Due to the nature of the position Route Setters have flexibility in hours. Staff will set routes when the climbing wall is closed. Staff must be accountable and complete work within their allotted time frame. Prior knowledge and the ability to learn and create challenging and safe climbing routes are essential.
Per the State of Kansas student employees may hold concurrent appointments not to exceed maximum appointment and hours worked levels. However concurrent student appointments must be of matching FLSA designation (exempt/salaried or nonexempt/hourly).
Additional Candidate Instruction
In addition to the online application the following documents are required to be considered for this position:
1. A cover letter addressing how required and preferred qualifications are met.
2. Resume or curriculum vitae.
To ensure consideration apply before the application review date 4/2/2025.
Routesetting: 80
- Placing Holds
- Choosing Screw types
- Taping marking routes
- Rating routes
- Cleaning holds
- Evaluating holds for excessive damage
- Checking hold holes for damage
- Checking/evaluating quickdraws for wear and tear loose gates etc.
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color ethnicity religion sex national origin age ancestry disability status as a veteran sexual orientation marital status parental status gender identity gender expression and genetic information in the universitys programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX Room 1082 Dole Human Development Center 1000 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence KSTTY.
Work Schedule
Variable
Contact Information to Applicants
Kirsten King
- During the semester term of the appointment the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: 1 have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or 2 be preenrolled in upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or 3 be enrolled in summer session or 4 be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments)
- CPR/AED certification (can be completed up to 30 days after being hired).
- Past experience of climbing and route setting and a knowledge of climbing equipment and outdoor equipment preferred.
- Work Study eligible
Position Overview
Individuals applying for this position should have intermediate to advanced rockclimbing capabilities and experience or knowledge in wall maintenance and route setting. In consultation with the Program Manager(s) and/or Assistant Director of Outdoor Pursuits Route Setters will completely reset routes on the Rock and Bouldering Walls two to three times per year.
Route Setters will not set routes while the wall is open. Due to the nature of the position Route Setters have flexibility in hours. Staff will set routes when the climbing wall is closed. Staff must be accountable and complete work within their allotted time frame. Prior knowledge and the ability to learn and create challenging and safe climbing routes are essential.
Per the State of Kansas student employees may hold concurrent appointments not to exceed maximum appointment and hours worked levels. However concurrent student appointments must be of matching FLSA designation (exempt/salaried or nonexempt/hourly).
Additional Candidate Instruction
In addition to the online application the following documents are required to be considered for this position:
1. A cover letter addressing how required and preferred qualifications are met.
2. Resume or curriculum vitae.
To ensure consideration apply before the application review date 4/2/2025.
Employment Type
Hourly
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