Climbing Wall Program Coordinator

University of Notre Dame, United States

Updated: 1 day ago
Location: Notre Dame, INDIANA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 29 Apr 2024

Position Information


Job Title Climbing Wall Program Coordinator
Job Description
The Climbing Wall Program Coordinator is responsible for the daily logistical operations and management of an indoor, thirty-eight-foot vertical climbing wall and bouldering area. This position must have experience supervising a climbing facility and possess instructor-level skills and certifications. The Climbing Wall Program Coordinator is responsible for developing and enforcing policies to ensure the safety of staff and participants. This person must be comfortable leading orientations, providing instruction, supervising staff, and setting routes.
This position is a full-time, in-person, 12-month role, with various evening and weekend responsibilities throughout the academic year, as well as some limited evening and weekend responsibilities throughout the summer. The Climbing Wall Program Coordinator reports directly to the Associate Director for Facilities, Operations, and Risk Management.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Staff Supervision
  • Recruit, onboard, and supervise 30+ climbing wall attendants.
  • Develop curriculum and execute monthly staff meetings that include, but aren’t limited to, the following topics: belay technique, route setting, wall maintenance, emergency response, and customer service.
  • Determine employee schedules, monitor schedules for accuracy and adequate supervision, adjust schedules based on area needs and budget, and approve bi-weekly payroll.
  • Regularly evaluate staff, test staff for proficiency in their job skills, and provide timely feedback both globally and individually.
  • Update and maintain the employee database, including training records and safety certifications.
  • Serve as a mentor and role model to student staff about performance expectations, professional development, and student staff leadership.


Facility Management and Operations
  • Ensure that the Climbing and Bouldering Wall is well-maintained, clean, and safe for patrons and staff.
  • Develop and enforce both employee and facility policies and procedures.
  • Assist climbers and provide feedback utilizing climbing-specific technical advice (e.g. body positioning and movements); create a welcoming atmosphere for all users.
  • Develop and lead skill assessment, climbing and bouldering wall orientations, classes, and special events (e.g., Gravity Fest Annual Bouldering Competition, Belay Clinics, etc.).
  • Teach a diverse participant population
  • Act as a liaison between RecSports and groups that utilize the facility.
  • Coordinate and supervise setting and stripping routes, repairing t-nuts, removing broken holds, replacing torn or missing tape/tags, cleaning holds, and inspecting equipment both on the ground and at height.
  • Ensure the safety of route-setting procedures and educate staff on best practices; manage route density and frequency of setting by staff availability and budgetary constraints.
  • Ability to identify and mitigate fall hazards, properly use safety equipment, and understand University and departmental procedures when working at height
  • Manage user data and reports using InnoSoft Fusion recreation management software; troubleshoot problems and educate staff on its use.
  • Research vendors and products for quality and pricing within industry standards; select and purchase equipment for program operations.
  • Maintain equipment inventory (e.g., carabiners, shoes, belay devices, ropes).
  • Understand aspects of the climbing and bouldering wall’s physical structure and equipment (breaking strengths, equipment, equipment wear, knot tying, etc.)

Student Development Team
  • Participate as an integral member of a large, multifaceted Student Development team interacting daily with colleagues in the Gender Relations Center, Multicultural Student Programs and Services, Office of Student Enrichment, Office of Community Standards, Student Activities Office, University Bands, Family Resource Center, and student media groups.

Additional Responsibilities
  • Serve as a contributing member of the RecSports Risk Management Committee.
  • Serve as a contributing member to the Facilities Management and Operations team, which includes three facility operations coordinators, an assistant director, and a multitude of part-time, full-time, and student support staff.
  • Manage a small outdoor equipment rental program.
  • Serve as the advisor to the Climbing Club.
  • May work evenings and weekends as required.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree preferred, in recreation administration, sport management, leisure studies, physical education, kinesiology, or comparable degree.
  • Two years of experience working at and/or managing a climbing wall.
  • Current AMGA, CWA, PCIA Climbing Wall certification (or equivalent) or ability to obtain one.
  • Possess a current CPR, AED, and First Aid/Instructor certification, or the ability to obtain one.
  • Excellent organization, planning, and communication skills.
  • Ability to lead and work in a team atmosphere.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience supervising students working in collegiate recreational climbing facilities.
  • Two-year graduate assistantship supervising a climbing wall, challenge course, and/or outdoor program.
  • Experience with facility access and scheduling software (e.g. Fusion, WhenToWork).
  • Involvement in professional societies and organizations (e.g., AORE, NIRSA, CWA).
Special Instructions to Applicants
Department RecSports (11240)
Department Website http://recsports.nd.edu/
Family / Sub-Family Std Svcs/RecSports
Career Stream/Level EIC 1 Associate
Department Hiring Pay Range Up to $45,000; Commensurate with experience
Pay ID Semi-Monthly
FLSA Status S1 - FT Exempt
Job Category Administrator/Professional
Job Type Full-time
Schedule: Days of Week & Hours
Hours may vary, with various evening and weekend responsibilities throughout the academic year, as well as some limited evening and weekend responsibilities throughout the summer.
Schedule: Hours/Week 40
Schedule: # of months 12


Posting Detail Information


Job Posting Date (Campus) 04/08/2024
Job Posting Date (Public) 04/08/2024
Job Closing Date 04/29/2024
Posting Type Open To All Applicants
Posting Number S24860
Quick Link for Internal Postings https://jobs.nd.edu/postings/34032

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