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Climbing Wall Specialist

North Carolina State University

$11.00 / hr

United States, North Carolina, Raleigh

Dec 23, 2025

Position Information

Posting Number	PG195661TM
Position Number	24CWS23
Position Type	Temporary
Essential Job Duties	A Climbing Wall Specialist is an enthusiastic and safety-focused member of the Wellness and Recreation team, committed to providing a safe and educational climbing experience to the campus community. In this role, you will instruct climbing basics skills and techniques, educate participants on technical skills and risk management, provide a high level of customer service and ensure a welcoming environment for all. Join our pack! Contribute Instruction: Provide high-quality instruction in climbing fundamentals, including knot tying, belaying (top-rope and lead), proper use of equipment, and climbing technique. Education: Facilitate and teach proper belay and climbing techniques while educating participants on equipment, technical skills and risk management. Climbing Safety: Observe and check for proper belay techniques and safe climbing practices, ensuring adherence to all safety rules and operational guidelines. Conflict Resolution: Manage participant behavior and mediate conflicts to ensure a positive experience for everyone. Facility Operations: Utilize InnoSoft Fusion to accurately check in climbers upon arrival and verify membership status. Equipment: Manage the check-out and inventory of rental equipment, specifically including harnesses, shoes, and chalk, using the InnoSoft Fusion system. Operational Support: Assist with program registration and equipment check-out. You will also help with program design, implementation and evaluation. Cleanliness: Maintain a clean and inviting climbing center environment.
Is Time Limited	No
If Yes, Appointment Length
Wolfpack Perks and Benefits	As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. What we offer: Health Insurance for Temporary Employees Enhance your career with LEAD courses Attend non-revenue generating sporting events for free. Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare discounts, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community. Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.

Department Information

Job City & State	Raleigh, NC
Department	Wellness and Recreation

System Information

Classification Title	Temporary-Clerical
Working Title	Climbing Wall Specialist

Requirements and Preferences

Work Schedule	Maximum 20 hours per week as scheduled
Other Work/Responsibilities	Guideline Enforcement: Understand and enforce Wellness and Recreation and area specific guidelines. Risk Management: Knowledge and implementation of emergency action plan. Training and Meetings: Attend required training and meetings. Community: Develop professional relationships with co-workers, participants and guests. Support: Perform other related duties to support the overall functioning of the department. Working Conditions Environment: Both indoors and outdoors with potential exposure to adverse weather. Physical: Requires frequent standing, sitting, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting weight up to 40 lbs regularly. Must be comfortable and capable of working at height (over 30 feet) for route-setting, maintenance, and rescue procedures. Sensory: The work environment can be potentially loud and busy, requiring strong communication, listening, and observation skills to ensure patron safety. Schedule: Flexibility in availability is needed to cover operational hours, which potentially include early mornings, late nights, weekends, and university breaks (e.g., fall break, spring break). Safety: Exposure to exposure to potential safety hazards inherent to climbing operations. Strict adherence to the emergency action plan is required to mitigate risk.
Minimum Experience/Education
Department Required Skills	Initiative: Complete required work, pursue opportunities to expand knowledge, work to better the department. Communication: Display effective and proactive interpersonal communication with users and coworkers. Customer Service: Prioritize our users, ensuring a positive and supportive experience for all participants. Critical Thinking: Actively conceptualizing, applying, analyzing, and evaluating information to reach a conclusion. Teamwork: Collaborate and use knowledge and experiences to contribute to the success of the team. Values Reasoning: Using our four values of care, positivity, flexibility and support when making decisions. Professionalism: Present expected behavior in the workplace, exemplified by your attitude and effort.
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education	N/A
Required License or Certification	Eligibility: Current full-time NC State student, demonstrated by enrollment in at least 12 undergraduate or 9 graduate credit hours. Certifications: First Aid and Adult CPR/AED certifications should be current or obtained before position commencement. Time Commitment: This position requires you to work a minimum of one four-hour shift per week.
Valid NC Driver's License required?	No
Commercial Driver's License Required?	No

Recruitment Details

Anticipated Hiring Range	$11.00/hour

Recruitment Dates

Job Open Date	12/19/2026

Applicant Information

Quick Link

https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/225920

EEO

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