About the Role
The Climbing Experience Leader is a member of Cougars Athletics and Recreation, which actively creates, promotes, and sustains an workplace in which the Mount Royal University community is challenged and supported in pursuit of personal growth in sport and leisure.This is a flexible position which is expected to end late April 2027 and whose work schedule is variable and may include an irregular schedule of not less than three (3) hours per shift and up to thirty-five (35) hours per week. Availability is needed for Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday mornings, with potential additional shifts available.

Reporting to the Adventure Programming Supervisor, the Climbing Experience Leader is part of the programs and services team. The team is driven by their why: to inspire people to move so that they can be the best versions of themselves. We invite and welcome people to show up as their authentic selves; we develop people in ways that matter most to them; we build communities that connect people to what brings them joy; we create accessible and inclusive spaces, places, and programs; and we establish relationships that foster a sense of belonging.

The Climbing Experience Leader is responsible for coordinating non-instructional climbing programs and bookings in the MRU Climbing Centre, including belaying participants, leading games, and group facilitation. Experience Leaders can also serve as assistant instructors during educational and skills-based bookings and programs.



The ability to effectively manage risks inherent to climbing and attention to detail are integral to success in this position. Competence in top rope and lead climbing risk management, including belay techniques with both aperture and assisted braking devices (eg, ATC & GriGri) is an asset.

Responsibilities
Customer Experience

Welcome participants into the facility and highlight key policies & procedures

Belay participants while climbing and facilitate use of auto-belays

Distribute rental equipment and ensure it is returned and put away

Facilitate games and challenges to provide a sense of play

Risk Management

Actively supervise participants ensuring that all climbers and belayers are safe

Provide coaching and corrective instruction on techniques as necessary

Accessibility and Inclusion

Ensure programs and services are developed and executed with accommodation for access needs

Ensure people with varying abilities and circumstances feel a sense of belonging in recreation programs and services

Qualifications

Standard First Aid & CPR-C certification

1 - 6 months experience

Competence in top rope and lead climbing risk management, including belay techniques with both aperture and assisted braking devices (eg. ATC & GriGri)

Preferred

Current Mount Royal University Student

Willing to obtain a Vulnerable Sector Check once hired

Interest in Climbing Centre experience program support and route setting

Certification funding support is available for staff members.

Salary: $21.87 - $27.61 per hour

Closing Date: Open until a suitable candidate is found

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