At Movement, our core values of partnership, inclusion, passion, innovation, and integrity are at the heart of everything we do.

We're not just a climbing gym - we're a community that's dedicated to transforming lives through climbing, yoga, and fitness and sharing that vision with as many people as we can.

As the country’s largest network of climbing gyms, we're building an extraordinary team that's committed to growing our business, our value to our members, our future customers, and our industry.

By expanding our community, we can create rewarding career paths for our team members, continually improve the customer experience, build a sustainable business for the long term, and give back to the communities we are all a part of.

We’re looking for passionate, resilient, and business-minded enthusiasts who share our values and want to join us in not only leading the climbing industry but defining it!

Job Summary

As a Routesetter with Movement, you’ll be joining a collaborative, innovative, and passionate team of setters to develop high-quality, safe, and engaging climbs for our community.

This opportunity is for a creative and hard-working individual with some setting experience, either through Movement's Routesetting Apprenticeship Program or other setting environment.

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Setting or Head Routesetter of your home gym, you’ll be responsible for managing the workflow of your day in an efficient and productive manner.

What you’ll be doing :

• Prepare setting area (boundaries, fixed lines, etc.).
• Strip wall sections to prepare for new routes / problems.
• Set high quality skeletons (first draft of a climb) on all types of terrain.
• Maintain tidy setting area throughout the day, and help clean the area at the end of the day.
• Adhere to and promote workplace safety expectations (Work at Height standards, etc.)
• Forerunning
• Climb product to help the routesetting team grade the routes / problems that are set each day.
• Be open to feedback and willing to perform as directed.
• Your climbing will help the setting team ensure all routes and problems are safe, can be executed in a manner that is appropriate for the assigned grade, and that are accessible to a wide range of customers.
• Additional tasks and projects may be assigned, including but not limited to : assist anchor / safety inspections, setting of boards and training equipment, setting for and participation in activations, customer engagement, or attendance of Routesetting department meetings.

What success looks like :

• You’re reliably setting high quality skeletons, forerunning, and grading routes / problems effectively.
• You’re able to operate independently once guidance is provided.
• You’ve demonstrated efficiency and creativity, with an openness to constructive feedback from fellow team members and the Movement community.
• You have an understanding of Movement’s quality of product and aesthetic standards.
• You consistently meet production quota for routes and boulders on all terrain types.

What you’ll bring with you

Gotta have :

• Some experience on a route setting team, either through Movement's Routesetting Apprenticeship Program or other setting environment.
• Strong desire to further explore the craft of routesetting.
• Ability to thrive in a team-oriented and collaborative environment.
• Solid work ethic and the ability to manage your own workflow.
• Attention to detail.
• The ability to communicate effectively communication is your jam and you do well with constructive feedback.
• The ability to follow and promote safe practices at all times.

Bonus points for :

• Lead climbing proficiency
• Ability to climb at least 5.11 and / or V5

All Movement Team Members are offered the following perks and benefits :

• Free membership to all Movement gyms
• Complimentary guest passes
• Discounts on courses, camps, personal training and other Movement offerings that aren’t already included in gym membership
• Industry Pro Deals and in-gym retail discounts
• Paid sick time
• Employee Assistance Program free confidential support for things like stress, anxiety, financial planning, and legal issues
• 401(K) Employer Match (based on plan eligibility requirements)
• Exclusive company discount on pet insurance to help protect your furry, scaley, feathered, or otherwise non-human family members

Additional Details

• This is a part-time position (setting 1-3 days per week, depending on the needs of the gyms and potential commitments to other positions)
• Compensation for this role starts at $21.00, commensurate with experience
• This role is based in Movement Centennial applicants will be assigned a primary location but must be available to work at all regional locations

Movement is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status or marital status.

Applications will be accepted until May 3, 2024

Last updated : 2024-04-26