Outdoor Adventure Program Lead: Climbing & Team Building

Climbing Business Journal; Flagstaff (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Arizona University’s Campus Recreation department is seeking a qualified candidate to coordinate the Outdoor Adventures climbing wall and challenge course programming on the Flagstaff campus. The role includes operational support for trips, clinics, equipment rental, and facility management.

The incumbent will supervise 20–30 student and staff, oversee safety programs, and collaborate with departments to ensure high-quality outdoor programming and risk management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; three years of related indoor climbing and challenge course experience preferred.
• Experience in college, community, or private settings acceptable.
• Equivalent combinations of education, experience, and training may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop and coordinate operations, scheduling, programming, and logistics for climbing wall and course.
• Assist with trip-related programming, gear rental, repair, and outdoor clinics.
• Manage day-to-day operations of indoor climbing and challenge course programming.
• Supervise 20–30 student and non-student staff; implement performance plans.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate staff; act as Manager-on-Duty for safety.

Skills

Strong customer service

Data entry

Event planning

Record keeping

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Tools

InnoSoft Fusion

EMS

Job description

Northern Arizona University’s Campus Recreation department is seeking a qualified candidate to coordinate the Outdoor Adventures climbing wall and challenge course programming on the Flagstaff campus. The role includes operational support for trips, clinics, equipment rental, and facility management.

The incumbent will supervise 20–30 student and staff, oversee safety programs, and collaborate with departments to ensure high-quality outdoor programming and risk management.