Climbing Wall & Recreational Sports Lead

Exos; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

EXOS is seeking a Climbing Wall & Sports Associate to supervise the climbing wall, conduct belay checks, and support leagues and youth programs. You will fit equipment, lead introductory classes, and assist with maintenance and safety logs.

This hybrid role emphasizes guest safety, customer service, and event coordination while offering opportunities to expand leagues and coordinate registrations. Eligible applicants should have climbing experience and a CPR/AED/First Aid certification.

Qualifications

• Outgoing personality and excellent communication skills.
• Superior customer service skills.
• Current CPR/AED & First Aid certification.
• Indoor or outdoor climbing experience.
• Experience officiating, coaching, or organizing recreational sports leagues (preferred).
• Strong commitment to safety and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the climbing wall during open hours, monitoring climbers to ensure safe practices and adherence to wall rules.
• Conduct climber orientations and belay checks, verify waivers, and issue belay certifications to qualified participants.
• Fit and check harnesses, helmets, and climbing shoes; check out and track rental equipment.
• Belay climbers as needed and operate auto-belay systems according to manufacturer guidelines.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly inspections of the wall, holds, ropes, harnesses, carabiners, and auto-belays, and document all findings in the safety log.
• Remove damaged or worn equipment from service and report maintenance needs to supervisors.
• Assist with setting and resetting routes, and cleaning and maintaining holds.
• Lead introductory climbing classes, youth programs, birthday parties, and group or team-building events.
• Respond to incidents and emergencies, administer first aid, and complete incident reports.
• Develop, drive, and promote sport league participation.
• Distribute and collect registration forms, create and distribute league rules, create teams, referee games, prepare and maintain fields.
• Expand and offer more leagues.
• Supervise and monitor exercise and recreation participants.
• Perform administrative tasks associated with facility operations, including scheduling, registration, waiver management, and front desk support.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Outgoing personality

Excellent communication

Superior customer service

Climbing experience (indoor/outdoor)

Safety minded

Coaching/officiating

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science, Recreation, or Outdoor Education-related field

Job description

EXOS is seeking a Climbing Wall & Sports Associate to supervise the climbing wall, conduct belay checks, and support leagues and youth programs. You will fit equipment, lead introductory classes, and assist with maintenance and safety logs.

This hybrid role emphasizes guest safety, customer service, and event coordination while offering opportunities to expand leagues and coordinate registrations. Eligible applicants should have climbing experience and a CPR/AED/First Aid certification.