Apprentice Routesetter

At Movement, our core values of growth, connection, 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!

About the Apprenticeship Program

Movement is actively looking to build diverse routesetting teams that represent the communities we serve. The Routesetting Apprenticeship Program provides an opportunity for new setters with limited/no experience to learn the ins and outs of the Movement Routesetting program, and to develop a core set of skills and an understanding of routesetting.

This is a temporary position that may last for up to 6 months. Upon completion of the program, future setting opportunities are possible but not guaranteed. The first 4-6 weeks of the program are intended to provide a basic introduction to the role, workflow, and safety considerations; the remainder of the program will be an opportunity to gain experience putting this knowledge into practice. Apprentice setters are asked to set 2 days per week, with the opportunity to work more if necessary.

About the role

As an Apprentice Routesetter, you will work with the setting team to learn the ins and outs of the Movement Routesetting program and learn to become an effective routesetter. Apprentice Routesetters report directly to the Head Routesetter or Assistant Director of Setting of their home gym and will be responsible for managing their workflow in an efficient and productive manner.

What you’ll be doing:

• Assist with set-up of setting area (boundaries, fixed lines, etc.).
• Learn and adhere to all workplace safety expectations and requirements.
• Assist with stripping wall sections to prepare for new routes/problems.
• Assist with washing and sorting holds.
• Maintain tidy setting area throughout the day, and help clean area at the end of the day.
• 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 approach each day with an eagerness to learn.
• You’ve learned and adhered to all workplace safety expectations and requirements (Work at Height standards, etc.).
• You have an understanding of Movement's Routesetting program workflow and standards.
• You’ve gained confidence working at height throughout the workday as a member of the setting team.
• You’ve established yourself as an efficient and productive member of the setting team.
• You’ve consistently met production quotas for routes and boulders on all terrain types.

What you’ll bring with you

Gotta have:

• You approach each day with an eagerness to learn.
• Strong desire to explore the craft of routesetting.
• The ability to thrive in a team-oriented and collaborative environment.
• Solid work ethic and 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

We believe that a diverse set of backgrounds and experiences make our team stronger. Even if your background doesn’t 100% match the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply and share how your unique experience and transferable skills would make you successful in this role.

Additional Details

• This role is based in Sunnyvale – applicants will be assigned this primary location but may have opportunities to support other locations as agreed upon.
• This is a part-time position.
• Starting pay at $20.75/hour - $21.50/hour, flexibility available based on experience.
• Benefits include free membership, in-gym discounts, guest visits.
• Internal candidates who apply should be in excellent standing with their current director/management team.
• New hires will complete a screening process.
• Scheduled shift times may vary from week to week or month to

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.

Salary : $21 - $22