Climbing Wall 1- Monitor

Mtroyal; 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

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Job Title

Climbing Wall 1- Monitor

Job Type

Flexible

Union

MRSA

Salary Grade

Flexible / Casual Classification (Salary Grade)

SAD01 Administrative Services (Salary Grade 12)

Hybrid Work

This position is ineligible

Position End Date

4/30/2027

Location

About this Position

About the Role

The Climbing Monitor is a member of Cougars Athletics and Recreation, which actively creates, promotes, and sustains an environment in which the Mount Royal University community is challenged and supported in pursuit of personal growth in sport and leisure.This is a flexible position which is expected to end late April 2027 and whose work schedule is variable and may include an irregular schedule of not less than three (3) hours per shift and up to thirty-five (35) hours per week. Availability is needed forTuesday, Thursday, and Sunday mornings, with potential additional shifts available.

Reporting to the Adventure Programming Supervisor, the Climbing Monitor is part of the programs and services team. The team is driven by their why: to inspire people to move so that they can be the best versions of themselves. We invite and welcome people to show up as their authentic selves; we develop people in ways that matter most to them; we build communities that connect people to what brings them joy; we create accessible and inclusive spaces, places, and programs; and we establish relationships that foster a sense of belonging.

The Climbing Monitor is responsible for supervising day-to-day operations in the MRU Climbing Centre. Ensuring the safety of all users while providing a memorable customer experience are required at all times in this role. The ability to effectively manage risks inherent to climbing, attention to detail, and a passion for community building are integral to success in this position. Competence in top rope and lead climbing risk management, including belay techniques with both aperture and assisted braking devices (eg, ATC & GriGri) is an asset.

Responsibilities

Customer Experience

• Greet and sign participants into the facility
• Conduct facility orientations and belay tests for both top rope and lead climbing
• Sign out rental equipment and ensure it is returned and put away
• Create authentic relationships with climbing participants to increase a sense of belonging and gather feedback
• Present waivers, ensure accurate completion and understanding, and answer any related questions
• Actively supervise the Climbing Centre, ensuring policies are being followed and that all climbers and belayers are following safety best practices
• Provide coaching and corrective instruction on techniques as necessary
• Open and/or close the facility, performing regular checks and equipment storage

Accessibility and Inclusion

• Ensure programs and services are developed and executed with accommodation for access needs
• Ensure people with varying abilities and circumstances feel a sense of belonging in Recreation programs and services

Qualifications

• Standard First Aid & CPR-C certification
• Competence in top rope and lead climbing risk management, including belay techniques with both aperture and assisted braking devices (eg. ATC & GriGri)

Preferred

• Current Mount Royal University Student
• Willing to obtain a Vulnerable Sector Check once hired
• Interest in Climbing Centre experience program support and route setting
  • Certification funding support is available for staff members.

Salary: $15.45 - $19.44 per hour

Closing Date: Open until a suitable candidate is found

About MRU

Founded in 1910 and located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Mount Royal University grew into a vibrant college in the 1930s and became a mid-sized university in 2009. A student-focused undergraduate university built on teaching excellence, Mount Royal University is known for our top-calibre programs, high-quality teaching and learning experience, robust delivery of liberal education, scholarly teaching, experiential learning and undergraduate research. MRU serves approximately 15,782 students, including 11,752 full-time and 4,030 part-time learners. MRU offers 13 bachelor's degrees encompassing 37 majors across faculties such as Arts, Business, Communications, Health, Community & Education, and Science & Technology. With over 74% of its student body drawn from the local area, Mount Royal University primarily serves Calgary and its surrounding region. MRU is a diverse yet close community with over 1,800 employees. Mount Royal provides employees the support they need to lead and advance institutional goals. Learn more about MRU's Academic Plan and Strategic Plan .