Climbing Centre Monitor — Flexible, Casual Shifts

Mount Royal University; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Royal University in Calgary, Alberta is seeking a Climbing Wall Monitor to oversee the MRU Climbing Centre, ensuring user safety and delivering a memorable customer experience.

The flexible, casual role runs through late April 2027 with shifts Tue, Thu, and Sun mornings. Prior belay coaching and First Aid/CPR-C certification are valued; the position may include variable hours up to 35 per week.

Qualifications

• Standard First Aid & CPR-C certification required.
• Belay techniques with aperture and assisted braking devices (ATC & GriGri) experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet and sign participants into the facility.
• Conduct facility orientations and belay tests for top rope and lead climbing.
• Sign out rental equipment and ensure it is returned and stored.
• Build rapport with participants to foster belonging and collect feedback.
• Present waivers and ensure accurate completion; answer questions.
• Supervise the Climbing Centre to enforce safety policies.
• Provide coaching and corrective instruction on climbing techniques.
• Open/close facility and perform routine checks.

Skills

Belay techniques (ATC, GriGri)

Climbing risk management

Education

Standard First Aid & CPR-C certification

Job description

Mount Royal University in Calgary, Alberta is seeking a Climbing Wall Monitor to oversee the MRU Climbing Centre, ensuring user safety and delivering a memorable customer experience.

The flexible, casual role runs through late April 2027 with shifts Tue, Thu, and Sun mornings. Prior belay coaching and First Aid/CPR-C certification are valued; the position may include variable hours up to 35 per week.