Outdoor Adventures Climbing Wall Lead

Northern Arizona University; Flagstaff (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Arizona University is seeking a highly organized Outdoor Adventures Coordinator to lead the climbing wall and challenge course programs within Campus Recreation. You will oversee operations, gear, clinics, and staff to deliver safe, engaging outdoor programming for students and the university community.

Under the supervision of the Outdoor Adventures Recreation Manager, you will coordinate trips, supervise 20–30 student staff, and collaborate with marketing to promote offerings while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.
• Three years of combined, related experience in indoor climbing and challenge course management and programming in a collegiate, community, or private setting (part-time work, graduate assistantships, and internships counted as half-time).
• A combination of related education, experience, and training may be used as an equivalent to the above Minimum Qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop and coordinate operations, scheduling, programming, and logistics for the climbing wall and challenge course program.
• Assist the Manager with aspects of trip-related programming, gear rental process, gear repair, bike and ski maintenance, outdoor clinics and other program related duties.
• Manage day-to-day operations of the indoor climbing wall and challenge course programming.
• Facilitate and maintain the Outdoor Adventure Challenge Course including both high and low elements as well as games and initiatives designed to promote teamwork, leadership, and communication within a team.
• Supervise, manage, and contribute to the route setting program at the climbing wall.
• Manage climbing wall and challenge course equipment inventory, inspection, and maintenance.
• Offer programming, educational clinics, and events at the climbing wall and challenge courses.
• Manage climbing wall and challenge course facility and coordinating annual inspections.
• Enforce a comprehensive risk management plan throughout the program planning process to emphasize safety and preparedness for staff and participants.
• Assist with the development of program training manuals and materials including safety and risk management practices to meet national standards and University policy.
• Make program purchases that follow NAU purchasing policies and follow the established Outdoor Adventure budget,
• Assist in preparing and maintaining program assessments and data, roster management, evaluations, academic success tracking, and year-end accomplishments.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Event planning

Record keeping

Ability to move on uneven terrain

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Three years of climbing wall and challenge course mgmt experience

Master’s degree

Climbing Wall Instructor certification

AMGA SPI certification

ARC CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain within 60 days

ACCT Level 1 or higher Challenge Course Facilitator

Tools

InnoSoft Fusion

EMS (Event Management System)

Job description

Northern Arizona University is seeking a highly organized Outdoor Adventures Coordinator to lead the climbing wall and challenge course programs within Campus Recreation. You will oversee operations, gear, clinics, and staff to deliver safe, engaging outdoor programming for students and the university community.

Under the supervision of the Outdoor Adventures Recreation Manager, you will coordinate trips, supervise 20–30 student staff, and collaborate with marketing to promote offerings while