Coordinator, Challenge Program & Climbing Wall

wsu; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation leave

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Washington State University is seeking a Coordinator, Challenge Program & Climbing Wall to oversee the daily operations of the climbing wall and related programs. The role involves cultivating relationships with partners to provide experiential education for students and the public, while managing budgets and guiding staff.

The position is full-time, with 100% FTE, and requires supervisory experience and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with 3 years of related experience, including 1 year supervisory.
• Current climbing wall instructor or challenge course certification from an industry-recognized organization.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access).

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of low- and high-ropes course and climbing wall.
• Manage program budgets and coordinate operations.
• Provide supervision, training, and support for program staff.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Interpersonal skills

Written & verbal communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Access

Job description

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on: September 10, 2026 If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s)

1470-YN_ADMINPRO - UREC Coordinator

Business Title

Coordinator, Challenge Program & Climbing Wall

Employee Type

Admin. Professional

Position Details

The Opportunity: As the Coordinator, Challenge Program & Climbing Wall , you will oversee the management and daily operations of a low- and high-ropes course and climbing wall. You will cultivate and maintain relationships with internal and external partners to create experiential education and recreation opportunities for students and the public. In this role, you will manage program budgets, coordinate operations, and provide supervision, training, and support for program staff.

Additional Information

This is a full-time (100 % FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.

Monthly Salary: $4,061.90 to $4,710.17| Commensurate with experience and qualifications

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110 , the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

Benefits

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field (Business, Recreation, Sport Management, Higher Education or related field) and three (3) years of experience directly related to the specialty area to include a minimum of one (1) year of supervisory experience. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• Possession of at least one current certification as a climbing wall instructor or challenge course facilitator from an industry-recognized organization (e.g., AMGA, CWA, ACCT, or equivalent).
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated computer software skills, including the ability to use Microsoft Office programs, such as: Outlook, Word, Excel, and Access.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Demonstrated challenge course and/or climbing wall management experience including strategic planning, budget management, equipment purchasing and maintenance, and risk management.
• Demonstrated success in training and supervision of multiple part-time staff according to industry standards and best practices.
• Professional experience developing and administering successful curriculum to a diverse audience, according to client learning outcomes.
• Demonstrated success in collaborating with individuals, departments, and student groups.
• Experience in higher education recreation or student service setting.
• Demonstrated pursuit of personal professional development through participation in a national industry association or organization.
• Experience in route setting for a university or recreational climbing wall.

Certifications

• Current Level II Challenge Course Practitioner in accordance with the standards as set by the Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT), or equivalent.
• Current Challenge Course Manager certification in accordance with the standards as set by the Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT), or equivalent.
• Current certification as a Climbing Wall Instructor in accordance with standards set by Climbing Wall Association (CWA), American Mountain Guide Association (AMGA), or Professional Climbing Instructors Association (PCIA), or equivalent.
• Current Provider of Climbing Wall Instructor course with either Climbing Wall Association (CWA), American Mountain Guide Association (AMGA), or Professional Climbing Instructors Association (PCIA), or equivalent.
• Current certification as Single Pitch Instructor from American Mountain Guide Association (AMGA), or Professional Climbing Instructors Association (PCIA), or equivalent.
• Current Wilderness First Aid (or Wilderness First Responder) certification

Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

About Department

https://urec.wsu.edu/

Area/College

Student Affairs

Department Name

University Recreation

Location

Pullman, WA