Climbing Wall Supervisor
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Job Description
This is a Climbing Wall Supervisor position requiring daily supervision and safety assurance of climbing facilities. Key responsibilities include member registration, equipment hire, safety checks, teaching new climbers, and route setting. Applicants must be active climbers, possess or be willing to obtain a climbing instructor qualification, and be available for evenings and weekends, with PVG scheme registration required.
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Key Responsibilities
- A career with us has a range of other benefits that can be tailored to your lifestyle:
- Excellent benefits and support.
- As Climbing Wall Supervisor, you'll provide daily supervision of the Tower Climbing Wall and Rock Bouldering area, making sure every climber can enjoy the wall safely.
- Reporting to the Climbing Wall Team Leader and working closely with the Technical Advisor and wider Edinburgh Sport team, you'll carry out floor walks, lead rescues when needed, welcome and register members, manage equipment hire and complete daily safety checks.
- You'll also run courses teaching new climbers to climb and belay safely, and set fresh, challenging routes and problems for our community of over 20,000 members.
- Climbing isn't just a sport, it's a community. We're looking for someone who is an active, enthusiastic climber and just as passionate about people as they are about climbing. You'll hold, or be willing to gain, a Climbing Wall Instructor or Rock Climbing Instructor qualification.
- This role will be based at The Pleasance Sports Complex and Gym, 46 Pleasance, Edinburgh, EH8 9TJ.
- Candidates must be available to work evenings and weekends.
- This role requires Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme registration.
- People have always been at the heart of our work. As part of the University, you are part of our community. We are looking for people with drive and determination and a passion for what they do. We are a place where everyone is welcome.
- Responsibility and autonomy
- Contributing to the work and purpose of the University.
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About This Position
When do applications close for this position?
Applications for Climbing Wall Supervisor at University of Edinburgh close on 21 October 2026. Make sure your application reaches the university's recruitment system before the deadline — late submissions are generally not accepted.
What does this position pay?
The advertised salary for this role is GBP 14.3 – 15.77. The final offer within the band depends on qualifications and experience, as set by University of Edinburgh's enterprise agreement.
Where is this position based?
The position is based at University of Edinburgh, in GB. Check the job description above for flexible or hybrid arrangements.
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