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Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
September 13, 2026
If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
Available Title(s):
1470-YN_ADMINPRO - UREC Coordinator
Business Title:
Coordinator, Challenge Program & Climbing Wall
Employee Type:
Admin. Professional
Position Details:
The Opportunity:
As the Coordinator, Challenge Program & Climbing Wall, you will oversee the management and daily operations of a low- and high-ropes course and climbing wall. You will cultivate and maintain relationships with internal and external partners to create experiential education and recreation opportunities for students and the public. In this role, you will manage program budgets, coordinate operations, and provide supervision, training, and support for program staff.
Percentage Breakdown of Job Functions:
50% Program Management
15% Risk Management
15% Fiscal Management
10% Program Facilitation
5% Program Evaluation
5% Other
Additional Information:
This is a full-time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.
Monthly Salary: $4,061.90 to $4,710.17 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications
In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.
Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.
Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field (Business, Recreation, Sport Management, Higher Education or related field) and three (3) years of experience directly related to the specialty area to include a minimum of one (1) year of supervisory experience. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• Possession of at least one current certification as a climbing wall instructor or challenge course facilitator from an industry-recognized organization (e.g., AMGA, CWA, ACCT, or equivalent).
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated computer software skills, including the ability to use Microsoft Office programs, such as: Outlook, Word, Excel, and Access.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Demonstrated challenge course and/or climbing wall management experience including strategic planning, budget management, equipment purchasing and maintenance, and risk management.
• Demonstrated success in training and supervision of multiple part-time staff according to industry standards and best practices.
• Professional experience developing and administering successful curriculum to a diverse audience, according to client learning outcomes.
• Demonstrated success in collaborating with individuals, departments, and student groups.
• Experience in higher education recreation or student service setting.
• Demonstrated pursuit of personal professional development through participation in a national industry association or organization.
• Experience in route setting for a university or recreational climbing wall.

Preferred Certifications:

• Current Level II Challenge Course Practitioner in accordance with the standards as set by the Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT), or equivalent.
• Current Challenge Course Manager certification in accordance with the standards as set by the Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT), or equivalent.
• Current certification as a Climbing Wall Instructor in accordance with standards set by Climbing Wall Association (CWA), American Mountain Guide Association (AMGA), or Professional Climbing Instructors Association (PCIA), or equivalent.
• Current Provider of Climbing Wall Instructor course with either Climbing Wall Association (CWA), American Mountain Guide Association (AMGA), or Professional Climbing Instructors Association (PCIA), or equivalent.
• Current certification as Single Pitch Instructor from American Mountain Guide Association (AMGA), or Professional Climbing Instructors Association (PCIA), or equivalent.
• Current Wilderness First Aid (or Wilderness First Responder) certification

Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship
About Department: https://urec.wsu.edu/
Area/College: Student Affairs
Department Name: University Recreation
Location: Pullman, WA
Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.
1) Resume
2) Cover Letter
External candidates, upload all documents in the "Application Document" section of your application.
Current WSU Employees (internal candidates), before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates, upload all documents in the "Resume/Cover Letter" section of your application.
Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.
Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.
Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.
Time Type:
Full time
Position Term:
12 Month
Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities.
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