Recreation Services

Faculty of Kinesiology & Rec. Management

Position number: 36707

Date posted: October 15, 2026

Job details

Indoor Climbing Attendant - Technician 2 (AESES) Regular Continuing Part-Time (Budget Funded)

Full time:

No

Permanent

Yes

Work schedule

0-35 variable hours/week

Salary

$20.56 to $29.44 per hour plus vacation pay

Expected Start Date

November 2, 2026

Trial/Probation period

420 hours worked For more information please contact: Kyle Bethge - [email protected]

Qualifications

MINIMUM FORMAL EDUCATION/TRAINING:

- High school completion with job-related options.
- Level One Indoor Climbing Gym Instructor Certification or equivalent (or willingness to obtain).

EXPERIENCE:

- 2 years indoor climbing and route setting experience required.
- Strong knowledge of indoor climbing principles, skills and route development required.
- First Aid/CPR Certification required.
- Experience working in recreation or instruction preferred.
- An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

- Exhibits a positive attitude, strong customer service philosophy, and a willingness to learn and contribute to a collaborative team environment are required.
- Possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex information and instructions for clients are required.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts.
- Able to make sound, independent decisions under pressure and take proactive action when needed is required.
- Risk management awareness and ability to recognize potential risk and respond in an appropriate manner is required.
- Satisfactory work record, including satisfactory attendance and punctuality, is required.

Key responsibilities





- Instruct users on safe participation and climbing techniques.
- Conduct orientations and belay tests.
- Supervise climbers and enforce safety rules.
- Deliver beginner/intermediate level indoor climbing and belay courses.
- Develop and set climbing routes for varying skill levels.
- Maintain and inspect the wall and climbing equipment.
- Track and report safety incidents.
- Perform daily safety inspections.
- Ensure clean and organized climbing space.
- Report facility issues and participate in risk mitigation.
- Provide excellent customer service.
- Develop rapport with climbers and promote inclusion.
- Answer customer questions regarding climbing programs and wall.
- Resolve route-related feedback and concerns.
- Other duties as assigned.

Additional information

Casual position, variable hours per week including evenings and weekends. The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities).

If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected] or (phone hidden). Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.

Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provisions of "The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act" (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae will be provided to participating members of the search process.

📌 Indoor Climbing Attendant - Technician 2 (AESES) (Winnipeg)
🏢 University of Manitoba
📍 Winnipeg