Student Assistant - Climbing Wall Instructor
Company: Austin Peay State University
Location: Clarksville
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Position Summary The Student Assistant – Climbing Wall
Instructor supports quality, sustainment, and growth of climbing
wall program through instruction and development of patrons’
climbing abilities. Under the supervision of the Recreation
Programs Coordinator and/or Assistant Director, indoor climbing
instructors create fun, innovative, and safe lesson plans to teach
a variety of climbing skill levels. Availability: 2 positions
effective February 2018 FOAP : 350010-40411-61400-700 Essential
Functions - Ability to demonstrate, explain, correct, and supervise
practice of climbing concepts. - Ability to exemplify essential
qualities of a good instructor; that is, professionalism, patience,
active listening, organization, communication skills, leadership,
preparation, and significant knowledge in area of instruction. -
Ability to maintain boundaries and foster an environment conducive
to learning. - Reliability, responsibility, and a professional
demeanor are essential in this position. - Ability to correctly tie
climbing knots and check for safety and usage. - Ability to work at
heights while checking climbing holds and wall durability. -
Ability to communicate effectively and interact in an appropriate
manner with diverse populations, University Community, and the
public. - Ability to demonstrate good oral and written
communication skills. - Ability to use sound judgment in
decision-making and personal interactions. - Ability to obtain and
maintain a Climbing Instructor Certification from the AMGA , PCIA ,
or CWA within six (6) months of employment in order to teach topics
with inherent risks. - Ability to obtain and/or provide proof of
CPR / AED /First Aid certification with six (6) months of
employment. - Reliability, responsibility, and a professional
demeanor are essential in this position. - Ability to maintain
confidentiality. - Attendance and punctuality are essential in this
position.
Keywords: Austin Peay State University, Owensboro , Student Assistant - Climbing Wall Instructor, Education / Teaching , Clarksville, Kentucky
