About the role
Job Description:
#About the Role
The Climbing Experience Leader is a member of Cougars Athletics and Recreation, which actively creates, promotes, and sustains an environment in which the Mount Royal University community is challenged and supported in pursuit of personal growth in sport and leisure.
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 (45%)
- 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 (45%)
- Actively supervise participants ensuring that all climbers and belayers are safe
- Provide coaching and corrective instruction on techniques as necessary
Accessibility and Inclusion (10%)
- 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
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Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent
-
1-6 months relevant previous experience
-
Current Mount Royal University student
-
Competence in top rope and lead climbing risk management, including belay techniques with both aperture and assisted braking devices (eg. ATC & GriGri)
-
Standard First Aid and CPR-C certification preferred
Salary:$21.23 - $26.81 per hour
**Closing Date:**Open until a suitable candidate is found.
A (optional) cover letter and resume should be submitted in one .pdf formatted document. Please title your .pdf document as follows: [Last Name], [Requisition Number].pdf (ex. Smith, Coordinator, 1234.pdf).
About Mount Royal University
Welcome to Mount Royal University, where we foster a work environment of mutual respect, transparency and inclusiveness, and where talented and committed employees are the driving force behind student success. We believe we are stronger as a university when employees collaborate and bring diverse perspectives together.
We invest in the wellness and development of our employees, knowing that it benefits both the individual and the university as a whole. Our culture, along with many services, resources and programs, encourages a healthy, productive workplace.
As we strive to enhance our culture of innovation and excellence, we support faculty, staff and management to be innovative in their work -- in our classrooms and across our campus.
This is a place where employees feel a sense of community and belonging. Where people feel supported in their work and enjoy the friendliness and familiarity that only a small campus can provide.
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About the role
Job Description:
#About the Role
The Climbing Experience Leader is a member of Cougars Athletics and Recreation, which actively creates, promotes, and sustains an environment in which the Mount Royal University community is challenged and supported in pursuit of personal growth in sport and leisure.
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 (45%)
- 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 (45%)
- Actively supervise participants ensuring that all climbers and belayers are safe
- Provide coaching and corrective instruction on techniques as necessary
Accessibility and Inclusion (10%)
- 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
-
Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent
-
1-6 months relevant previous experience
-
Current Mount Royal University student
-
Competence in top rope and lead climbing risk management, including belay techniques with both aperture and assisted braking devices (eg. ATC & GriGri)
-
Standard First Aid and CPR-C certification preferred
Salary:$21.23 - $26.81 per hour
**Closing Date:**Open until a suitable candidate is found.
A (optional) cover letter and resume should be submitted in one .pdf formatted document. Please title your .pdf document as follows: [Last Name], [Requisition Number].pdf (ex. Smith, Coordinator, 1234.pdf).
About Mount Royal University
Welcome to Mount Royal University, where we foster a work environment of mutual respect, transparency and inclusiveness, and where talented and committed employees are the driving force behind student success. We believe we are stronger as a university when employees collaborate and bring diverse perspectives together.
We invest in the wellness and development of our employees, knowing that it benefits both the individual and the university as a whole. Our culture, along with many services, resources and programs, encourages a healthy, productive workplace.
As we strive to enhance our culture of innovation and excellence, we support faculty, staff and management to be innovative in their work -- in our classrooms and across our campus.
This is a place where employees feel a sense of community and belonging. Where people feel supported in their work and enjoy the friendliness and familiarity that only a small campus can provide.