What are the responsibilities and job description for the Routesetter Apprentice - Bay Area position at Touchstone Climbing?
Touchstone Climbing owns and operates 17 climbing gyms across California. But we're more than gyms -- We're a community.
In addition to competitive pay, outstanding benefits, free gym membership, and other perks, joining our team connects you with all we have going on in our dynamic community.
About The Role
Touchstone is looking for enthusiastic and friendly new team members to join our routesetting team as an apprentice in the Bay Area . The apprentice program is intended to bring inexperienced setters up to speed on all the skills and techniques required for routesetting. Through this program, we hope to encourage newer climbers to pursue a career in routesetting. If you’re ready to work in a fun and creative environment where people share your psych for climbing and fitness, we’d love to hear from you!
This position is part-time, working less than 30 hours per week.
Apprentice Duties Include But Are Not Limited To
Bay Area routesetter apprentices may be scheduled to work at various gyms on the San Francisco Peninsula and greater Bay Area.
Compensation And Benefits
Starting Pay is $20.00/hour. Routesetter Apprentice individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to; facility location and type, membership volume, experience, and job/position tenure.
At Touchstone, we value our employees and offer the following benefits for part time employees:
Position Type
Part-time, less than 30 hours per week
How To Apply
If this sounds like something you’d love to do, we want to hear from you! Click Apply now to submit your application!
Disclaimer
This is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. The responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the jobholder may expand beyond those outlined here.
In addition to competitive pay, outstanding benefits, free gym membership, and other perks, joining our team connects you with all we have going on in our dynamic community.
About The Role
Touchstone is looking for enthusiastic and friendly new team members to join our routesetting team as an apprentice in the Bay Area . The apprentice program is intended to bring inexperienced setters up to speed on all the skills and techniques required for routesetting. Through this program, we hope to encourage newer climbers to pursue a career in routesetting. If you’re ready to work in a fun and creative environment where people share your psych for climbing and fitness, we’d love to hear from you!
This position is part-time, working less than 30 hours per week.
Apprentice Duties Include But Are Not Limited To
- Removal, washing, and sorting of climbing holds
- Setting, forerunning, and accurate grading of new routes and boulder problems
- Maintenance, organization, and care of routesetting tools and supplies
- Integrating routesetting and customer service
- The proper use of setting tools and PPE
- Ensuring that climbing and gym safety standards are being met
- Helping maintain a clean gym
- Passion for climbing, fitness, wellness, creative arts, or all of the above!
- Ability to work both cooperatively within a team and independently over the course of a work day
- Highly self-directed and motivated; if you see a task that needs to be done, you do it
- Comfortable working with light power tools and not intimidated by working at heights of up to 45 feet
- Weekday availability for two 8 hour shifts per week
- This is a three month apprenticeship, with the potential to extend an additional three months
Bay Area routesetter apprentices may be scheduled to work at various gyms on the San Francisco Peninsula and greater Bay Area.
Compensation And Benefits
Starting Pay is $20.00/hour. Routesetter Apprentice individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to; facility location and type, membership volume, experience, and job/position tenure.
At Touchstone, we value our employees and offer the following benefits for part time employees:
- Medical FSA - All employees are eligible to make Pre-tax contributions to a Flexible Spending Account for medical expenses
- Paid Time Off – Vacation and sick leave provided
- Free Gym Membership – Access to all Touchstone facilities
- Flexible Work Schedule – Supporting work-life balance
Position Type
Part-time, less than 30 hours per week
How To Apply
If this sounds like something you’d love to do, we want to hear from you! Click Apply now to submit your application!
Disclaimer
This is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. The responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the jobholder may expand beyond those outlined here.
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