Routesetting Education Consultant

Position: Routesetting Education Consultant

Status and Compensation: Consultant-Project Based

Location:  Remote w/ monthly team updates

Contact:  jobs@cwapro.org

Comprised of a small team of dedicated and passionate individuals, the Climbing Wall Association (CWA) is a not-for-profit membership association serving the needs, growth, and stability of the indoor climbing industry.  At the CWA, we imagine a world where everyone has access to climbing.  The indoor climbing industry provides just that, and it is our work to support the facilities, manufacturers, and industry professionals that make climbing accessible around the world.

The Routesetting Education Consultant will play a vital role in improving and expanding the educational, training, and professional development offerings for routesetters.  Working in collaboration with various internal and external stakeholders, the Routesetting Education Consultant will be responsible for ensuring excellence and consistency in content for the Professional Routesetting (PRS) and Work at Height (WAH) programs while balancing the engagement of subject matter experts and volunteers.

In addition to the detailed position responsibilities listed below, the CWA places great emphasis on culture and values.  The Education Program Manager will be expected to embrace these values in the spirit of collaboration, industry advancement, and personal dedication.

• Bold:  Growth only happens when we take risks
• Grit:  We commit to do our best with the tools at hand
• Collaboration:  We bring together varied perspectives to create our best work
• Service:  Everything we do is for our members

Position Details:

The Routesetting Education Consultant is tasked with maintaining and improving the CWA’s routesetting related certification and professional development programs. They will rely on industry feedback, CWA staff and collaborator input, and committee expertise to ensure that certification content and programs are of consistent quality and value to meet the needs of the CWA’s members. The Routesetting Education Consultant will be responsible for creating, or advising on the development of, online learning content, in-person lesson plans, and certification program policy. The Routesetting Education Consultant’s primary focus will be on completing PRS and WAH content development, developing new education opportunities, teaching PRS and WAH certification courses, and advocating for the CWA Certification Program.

Outline of Responsibilities

Collaboration

• Collaborate with stakeholders on the PRS and WAH committees, 1-2 hours/week.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders on Certification Policy and review of education content, 2 hours/week.
• Collaborate with CWA Team on certification needs and updates at monthly meeting, 1 hour/month.

Instruction and Administration

• Deliver at least 2 PRS Direct Entry Assessments in conjunction with the CWA at various industry events.
  • Review applications and supporting documents
  • Administer evaluations and provide timely and meaningful feedback as necessary
• Assist the primary contact for inquiries related to CWA certificate and professional development programs.
• Assist in moderating PRS and WAH community forums in Brightspace on an ongoing basis

Program Development:

• Revise, with stakeholder feedback, all WAH student manuals by December 2025
• Revise, with stakeholder feedback, the WAH Online Content by April 2025
• Develop, with stakeholder feedback, all PRS student manuals by December 2025
• Revise, with stakeholder feedback, the PRS Online Content by April 2025
• Assist in the creation of more interactive content in PRS and WAH program including photo and video needs (12 Months)

CWA Summits

• Assist in delivering PRS and WAH courses at CWA Summit and up to 4 Certification Summit events
  • Review applications and supporting documents
  • Administer evaluations and provide timely and meaningful feedback as necessary
• Assist in delivery of up to 2 Panel sessions

Content Creation

• Up to 6 Newsletter articles per year
• Webinar moderation

Software Used

• Office 365 Suite
• Monday
• Microsoft Teams
• Survey Monkey
• Novi AMS
• Brightspace LMS
• Articulate 360 Rise

Typical Physical Demands

Position requires minimal physical effort, but may require prolonged sitting at a computer, and some occasional light lifting (up to 30 lbs.). Position requires hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity, and visual acuity to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator and other office equipment. Position requires normal range of hearing and vision to record, prepare and communicate appropriate correspondence or presentations. Position may require working irregular hours. Position will require attending and or participating in events out of the area that require extended travel from time to time.

Working Environment

The CWA team works in a remote capacity with bi-monthly collaborative work sessions.  Travel out of the area will be required from time to time.

The Climbing Wall Association is committed to creating a diverse and tolerant workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, national origin, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic or class.

Travel

Position requires hosting events out of the area at least four (4) times per year as well as the annual summit.

Required Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of current needs of the industry related to risk management, staff training, routesetting, and Work at Height Compliance;
• Proven experience in detailed project planning and implementation, ensuring collaborative efforts, milestone identification, and strict adherence to deadlines;
• High proficiency in English (written and verbal);
• Experience developing training or educational curriculum;
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and proven ability to manage committee volunteers;
• Ability to travel up 25% of the time for events and meetings.