Climb is looking to hire a full-time routesetter to join its experienced crew. At Climb, our focus is on creating healthy, balanced, well-rounded climbers. In doing so, we help climbers avoid plateaus, injuries, and burnout. We focus our efforts on teaching climbers movement and testing them on their skills through our day-to-day setting and various events throughout the year.

Responsibilities:

• Displaying professionalism and a positive attitude
• Show support for Climb’s needs and its staff whenever possible
• Meeting and upholding safety and risk management policies and standards
• Maintaining the cleanliness of setter areas, staff areas, and throughout Climb
• Meeting stripping, washing, and setting quotas on schedule
• Replacing t-nuts and performing other hold, wall, and setting maintenance as necessary
• Perform weekly safety inspections and maintain inspection logs

• Adherence to the turnover, distribution, and productivity goals laid out by the Head Route Setter as well as the quality and consistency desired.
• Accept guidance and feedback from Senior and Head routesetters
• Maintain an understanding of the working condition of wall and safety equipment on a daily basis and perform improvements when necessary
• Report any workplace safety, quality, or personnel issues to the setting Head Route Setter immediately
• Communicate with Climb staff to help support gym programs, groups, and setting goals

• Accountable for any additional responsibilities laid out by the Head Route Setter

Compensation:

• Hourly wage dependent on experience
• Climb gym membership
• Health insurance if eligible

Hours:

• 16-40 hours per week
• Weekdays, some nights and weekends

Required Qualifications:

• Climb lead belay approval
• Ability to lift 50 lbs while walking on uneven surfaces
• Understanding of setting processes
• 2 years bouldering and sport climbing experience

Desired Qualifications:

• CPR/First Aid certification
• Ability to climb 5.12 and V6 and forerun up to 5.13 and V8
• USAC Level 1 Certification

General Expectations:

• Thorough understanding of Climb’s mission
• Excellent dedication to customer service, organization, and risk management
• Proven responsibility, accountability, and reliability
• Comfortable working on ladders and at heights
• Knowledge of rope systems as they pertain to climbing and safety
• Passion for climbing, belaying, and safety procedures
• Desire to grow within Climb’s route setting program
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to give and receive constructive criticism
• Understanding of the needs of Climb’s youth programs