University of Nottingham
Climbing Wall Assistant (Part-Time, Multiple Positions)
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Area
David Ross Sports Village
Location
University Park
Salary
£26,908 to £28,890 per annum pro-rata depending on skills and experience.
Closing Date
Friday 31 July 2026
Reference
REG218926
Are you passionate about climbing and inspiring others to develop their skills and confidence? University of Nottingham Sport is looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our team as Climbing Wall Assistants at the David Ross Sports Village.
As part of an exciting programme of investment and development, this is an opportunity to play a key role in delivering an exceptional climbing experience for a diverse community of students, staff and public members. Working within one of the UK's leading university sports environments, you will help create a safe, welcoming and inclusive space where climbers of all ages and abilities can thrive.
Whether leading NICAS Academy sessions, supporting participants to achieve their goals, or contributing to the day-to-day operation of the wall, you'll be part of a team committed to excellence, participation and personal development through climbing. If you are passionate about coaching, customer service and helping others reach new heights, we'd love to hear from you.
About The Role
Key responsibilities include:
- Supervising children, young people and adults during climbing wall sessions.
- Leading sessions as part of the NICAS Academy programme.
- Supporting the day-to-day operation of the climbing wall as required.
- Promoting a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment for all participants.
- Delivering excellent customer service to students, staff, alumni and public members.
About You
Applicants should hold the Climbing Instructor (Mountain Training, OR Similar) or be working towards assessment within the scheme.
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Previous experience supporting or delivering sessions within the NICAS Scheme is essential.
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent customer service and participant engagement.
- A proactive and reliable approach to work.
- Good attention to detail.
- A commitment to safety, inclusion and high standards of service delivery.
Available Positions
Post 1:
- Permanent
- 7.25 hours per week
- David Ross Sports Village
- Saturday, 07:30–15:45
Post 2:
- Permanent
- 7.25 hours per week
- David Ross Sports Village
- Sunday, 07:30–15:45
Please Indicate Your Preferred Day When Submitting Your Application.
University of Nottingham Sport welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds and is committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
What We Offer
- A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment
- Generous holiday entitlement of 27 days (or pro rata) plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year.
- We are committed to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities
- You will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more about what we can offer you, follow the link to our benefits website
What Next
Further information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details and upload a copy of your CV.
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Please contact Cameron Trower - Cameron.trower@nottingham.ac.uk if you have further questions about this role. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.
It is a condition of this post that satisfactory enhanced disclosure is obtained from the 'Disclosure and Barring Service'.
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Job Description/Role Profile
Our university is a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs – indeed this very diversity is vital to our success, it is fundamental to our values and enriches life on campus. Visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion website.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) employer . Increasing the diversity of our community is extremely important to us and we are committed to the aims of Disability Confident Scheme.
We are the first university to have achieved Athena Swan Gold Award.
To help you succeed, we published Candidate Guidance to provide support on the application and interview process.
Discover our benefits, visit Your Benefits website.
We welcome applications from UK, Europe and worldwide and aim to make your move to the UK as smooth as possible. Visit the Moving to Nottingham page for details.
This position does not fulfil the UK Visas & Immigration sponsorship criteria for Skilled Worker, therefore we can only accept applications from candidates who already have the right to work in UK.
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