Head Setter - Station Square

FA Climbing & Fitness is on a mission to share our love of climbing with everyone, connect people through movement, and create welcoming, uplifting spaces that strengthen minds, bodies, and communities. We are seeking a Head Setter at our Station Square location in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  

ROLE SUMMARY

As the Head Setter at FA, you play a critical role in creating engaging, thoughtful, and inspiring climbing experiences for climbers of all abilities. We are looking for an individual with terrific communication skills and exceptional initiative who is solution-oriented, and thrives when challenged. You’ll receive direction and support from the Station Square leadership team to  align with gym goals, challenge and inspire climbers, and reflect a wide range of styles and movements.

We’re committed to building a diverse routesetting team and encourage individuals with different backgrounds, experiences, strengths, and perspectives to apply. We value a strong work ethic, openness to feedback, and enthusiasm for learning. This is a full-time hourly position with benefits. The responsibilities are subject to change based on the needs of the organization. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with the Gym Manager for your facility on an ongoing basis to ensure that all concerns regarding routesetting there are addressed in a timely manner

• Collaborate with the Gym Manager and other relevant staff to achieve gym and organization wide initiatives and goals

• Collaborate with the Gym Manager and other relevant staff to set and maintain the target density, curve of grades, and turnover interval for all climbs at your facility

• Manage / oversee all routesetting sessions at your gym and ensure that both quality and production are up to FA standards

• Procure and maintain supplies and equipment relevant to routesetting operations or that fall under WaH oversight protocols

• Schedule routesetting activities for staff at your location

• Ensure that all other daily and weekly duties of the routesetting team are executed for your location (hold stripping / washing, wall upkeep, organization of the hold room and setting supplies, etc.)

• Ensure that all other daily and weekly duties of the routesetting team are executed for your location (hold stripping / washing, wall upkeep, organization of the hold room and setting supplies, etc.)

• Hire new part-time staff and train and develop them as needed in all relevant tasks (routesetting, work at height, hold washing, inspection, etc.)

• Evaluate and provide mentorship for your team throughout each stage of the routesetting process

• Assist the Gym Leadership team with ongoing facility maintenances

JOB DETAILS

• Hourly, full-time position with compensation based on experience 

• PTO package Health, Dental, Vision & Disability Insurance Offered

• 401(k) Plan Offered

• Occasional evenings or weekends may be required for competitions or special events

• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities, including risk-management training

• Free membership to all FA locations

• Access to industry pro deals

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Minimum 3 years of climbing gym experience, including route setting and youth instruction

• Must be adept at setting and forerunning climbs in any given style and on any given terrain

• Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced and variable environment

• Must adhere to safe route setting practices, and enforce these requirements with other routesetting staff to maintain a safe workplace

• Must possess the ability to thrive in a teamwork-based environment

• Must be able to take constructive feedback well and to transform it into lasting positive changes

• Must possess exceptional communication and organizational skills. Must have an enthusiasm for sharing knowledge, and love climbing and fitness

• A positive attitude, flexible working style, and creative problem-solving skills are required

• Must represent FA in a professional manner and be an exceptional ambassador of climbing

• Prior management experience will be strongly considered but is not required

• USAC Routesetting certification levels and prior competition routesetting experience will be considered but are not required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Exceptional communication and creative problem-solving skills

• Friendly demeanor, positive attitude and adaptability to various personality types Flexible working style and ability to multi-task, set priorities and manage time effectively

• Enthusiasm for sharing knowledge and love of climbing and fitness

• Ability to forerun the most difficult routes and boulders for our community

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & ENVIRONMENT

• Ability to lift 50 lbs or more and perform strenuous physical labor regularly

• Ability to work on ladders

• Ability to stand, reach, bend, climb, and move throughout the facility for extended periods

• Indoor, climate-controlled environment with moderate to loud noise levels

• Ability to focus and communicate effectively amid distractions

EEO STATEMENT
FA Climbing & Fitness is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. FA does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, protective order status, military status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information, ancestry, pregnancy or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. FA prohibits harassment of any individual on any of the protected characteristics listed above.

ABOUT FA CLIMBING & FITNESS
Since 2015, FA Climbing & Fitness has been sharing our love of climbing, yoga and fitness with everyone that walks through our doors. With 8 gyms in the FA family, we’re excited to keep serving and growing the climbing community, one climber at a time.

Learn more about us at faclimbing.com/about.