Climbing Wall & Team-Building Program Lead

Northern Arizona University; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Arizona University is seeking a Coordinator of Outdoor Adventure to oversee climbing wall and challenge course programming within Campus Recreation. The role includes operational support for trips, clinics, and equipment rentals, under the Outdoor Adventures Recreation Manager.

You will manage day-to-day operations, supervise 20–30 staff, and ensure safety and risk management across activities, while developing manuals and improving training resources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Three years of combined, related experience in indoor climbing and challenge course management in collegiate, community, or private settings.
• Combination of related education, experience, and training may be used as an equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop and coordinate operations, scheduling, programming, and logistics for the climbing wall and challenge course.
• Manage day-to-day operations of the indoor climbing wall and challenge course programming.
• Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate 20–30 student and non-student employees; support outdoor adventure offerings.
• Enforce a comprehensive risk management plan across the program and ensure safety for staff and participants.
• Assist in developing program manuals and training materials, including safety and risk practices.

Skills

Event planning

Team leadership

Risk management

Outdoor program knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

InnoSoft Fusion

EMS

Job description

Northern Arizona University is seeking a Coordinator of Outdoor Adventure to oversee climbing wall and challenge course programming within Campus Recreation. The role includes operational support for trips, clinics, and equipment rentals, under the Outdoor Adventures Recreation Manager.

You will manage day-to-day operations, supervise 20–30 staff, and ensure safety and risk management across activities, while developing manuals and improving training resources.