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The opportunity:

The Indoor Climbing Leader plays a key role in the delivery and supervision of indoor climbing activities. Responsibilities include providing instruction, setting routes, and supervising users. The role also involves supporting safety and risk management, maintaining equipment and the facility, and assisting with programming. The Indoor Climbing Leader helps ensure that all users have a safe and enjoyable climbing experience.

The qualifications and experience we’re looking for:

• Undergraduate degree in related discipline required, preferably in Recreation or Sport Administration studies.
• Current Level Two Indoor Climbing Gym Instructor Certification (Association of Canadian Mountain Guides) required.
• First Aid / CPR certification required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience working in a climbing environment required.
• High comfort level and experience with climbing harnesses, ropes, belay devices, carabineers and other related climbing apparatus required.
• Experience with route setting required including planning and executing
• Actively participating in climbing is required.
• Experience with researching industry trends is required.
• Must have experience working in a Recreation setting and understand the elements of a quality program.
• Experience with climbing centre operation/maintenance/instruction.
• Experience in recruiting, hiring, supervising and scheduling staff as well as program development and evaluation in a climbing environment is preferred.
• Experience with risk management is an asset.
• Outdoor Climbing/guiding experience would be an asset.
• An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Experience with budgeting and program financial analysis preferred.
• Experience establishing and directing a climbing program preferred.
• Knowledge of programming elements related to delivering climbing programs required.
• Strong Computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required.
• Excellent written and verbal skills required.
• Excellent organization skills are required.
• Excellent leadership skills required.
• Indoor climbing skills and experience safely teaching indoor climbing skills required.
• Specific knowledge and experience in administration of climbing programs required.
• Must be tact and diplomacy.
• Must be self-directed and creative.
• Ability to work efficiently required.
• Must be physically able to move climbing equipment.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships and work as a member of a team required.
• Ability to work under pressure and multi-task is required.
• Ability to train and supervise staff required.
• Ability to handle stressful situations required.
• Positive customer service skills with an open attitude to working with a diverse population required.
• Passion for recreation and climbing required.
• Must have a proven track record of Continuous Improvement.
• Must be able to manage a healthy Work/Life balance.
• Satisfactory work record, including satisfactory attendance and punctuality, is required.

Why the University of Manitoba?

Along with being one of Manitoba’s top employers, we are proud to provide a collaborative and enriching work environment. In addition to a strong compensation package with a competitive salary, the University provides an exceptional workplace that includes:

• Comprehensive group benefits and pension plan.
• Competitive vacation time.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• A full spectrum of professional development opportunities.

Closing Date: October 22, 2025

Applications will only be accepted if you apply on UM Careers.

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 204-474-7195. 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.

Job Types: Full-time, Casual

Pay: $27.52-$38.37 per hour

Work Location: In person