UIP: Climbing Wall Manager

The Internship
The purpose of the position is to coordinate the operations of Venture Outdoor Leadership’s indoor climbing wall under the supervision of Venture professional staff. Your main responsibility is to ensure a safe and educational environment at the campus climbing wall. You will supervise 5-10 student leaders, including coordinating staff schedules, providing regular feedback to student staff, and communicating regularly with your supervisor. You will also coordinate community events above and beyond open climb hours, such as belay clinics, movement classes, and community competitions.

Learning Experience
The climbing wall manager internship offers you a comprehensive learning experience focused on communication, leadership, and initiative within a dynamic recreational environment. You will develop strong written and verbal communication skills by coordinating schedules and events, promoting programs, and providing constructive feedback to both staff and participants. Through these interactions, you will learn to communicate effectively across roles while supporting skill development and personal growth in others. The position also builds your leadership capacity, as you supervise student staff, coordinate workshops and events, and foster a collaborative and educational community. In doing so, you will learn to recognize and leverage the diverse expertise of your team to enhance program quality. Additionally, you will cultivate initiative by proactively maintaining a safe facility, identifying equipment and maintenance needs, and contributing ideas for program and space improvements. From generating ideas to implementing and evaluating them, this role develops your autonomy, critical thinking, and sense of professional responsibility.

Outcomes
1- Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills by analyzing situations, using relevant information, and making informed decisions to address challenges effectively. 2- Demonstrate effective communication across verbal, nonverbal, digital, and written formats to clearly convey ideas, share information, and support collaboration. 3- Collaborate and contribute within a team by building positive relationships, valuing diverse perspectives, and taking responsibility for your role in achieving shared goals. 4- Exhibit leadership and professionalism by motivating and supporting others, maintaining accountability, managing responsibilities effectively, and demonstrating integrity in your work. 5- Develop self-awareness for personal and professional growth by reflecting on your strengths and areas for improvement, and using that insight to pursue opportunities and advocate for your success. On-Campus Employment (UNC Charlotte Departments Only) UNC Charlotte Career Center