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

We are looking for someone who can be a part of a highly collaborative team while being able to make independent decisions that align with our company’s Mission, Vision, and Values. The Director of Setting is responsible for ensuring our product offering meets the diverse needs of our community while also fostering a routesetting culture rooted in wellness, discovery, and the endless pursuit of mastery. The Director of Setting will work closely with the Senior Director of Setting and the Senior Director of Gym Operations to coordinate resources of the setting department with the needs of the local gyms.

The Director of Setting is expected to play an instrumental role in developing the talent of their region's setting teams through their own knowledge of the craft, passion for climbing, and connection to the community while being the primary leader for setting team. The Director of Setting is accountable for keeping the region's routesetting teams on budget and meeting targets.

The Director of Setting for New York/Pennsylvania plays a key role in leading & driving department projects forward by engaging with leadership and ensuring effective implementation of policy and procedures in the day-to-day. Below is a short-list of some of our department’s current areas of focus that you would be involved in:

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Acting as the primary support for local Head Setters or Assistant Directors of Setting with presence in gyms at least three days per week
• Manage and support the Head Routesetters and Assistant Directors of Setting ensuring smooth in gym operations, administrative needs are met, team members are trained and mentored, and an excellent member and guest experience
• Partner with the Sr. Director of Gym Operations and Senior Director of Routesetting to make sure route quality, grade distribution, and rotation is keeping up with current trends and meeting customer needs and requests
• Collaborate with the Director of Setting team on projects that drive the development and innovation of Movement's Routesetting program
• Implement strategy as directed by the Sr. Director of Routesetting
• Leading Regional team meetings
• Driving professional development workshops and initiatives through direct leadership or empowerment and mentorship
• Help recruit, hire, and train routesetters on a rolling basis
• Driving the formal review process for performance management and mentoring Routesetting leaders in performance management with their teams
• Play an active role in engaging with our community members and being an ambassador of the craft

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• 5 years of setting and climbing experience in a commercial climbing facility as a Head Setter
• Highly adaptable and able to navigate a dynamic, fast paced environment in a growing industry
• Proficient in organizational tools such as web-based applications and MS Office suite
• Proven leadership experience and refined organizational skills
• Able to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities
• Refined understanding of fundamental climbing movement and the ability to break down complexities of climbs
• Ability to test and evaluate the accessibility, quality, and difficulty of climbs across a wide variety of styles
  • The ability to climb V8 and 5.13 in multiple styles is preferred, but not required with the appropriate skillset.
• Able to provide and receive constructive feedback in a timely and effective manner
• Thrive in a team environment and work well with others within the setting team and across departments
• Executes all tasks and responsibilities with a level of professionalism that sets an example for the rest of the industry to follow
• Candidate should be creative, with an eye for detail, and should be able to express themselves within a structured system.

Even if you do not match 100% of the qualifications, we encourage you to apply and highlight your transferable skills and experience.

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, scaled, feathered, or otherwise non-human family members

Full Time Movement Team Members are offered the following perks and benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, & vision insurance plan options
• Flex Time Off
• Life and disability coverage
• 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)
• Free membership to all Movement gyms, complimentary guest passes, and 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
• Routesetting Department benefits include:
  • Routesetting External Development (RED) Funds
  • Work/climbing shoe stipend
  • PPE and work gear outfitting

Additional Details

• This is a full-time, salary position
• Starting salary for this role is $95k-$105k, commensurate with experience, and in context of cost of labor
• This role is based with in New York– applicants will be assigned a primary location and must be able and willing to travel between gyms, depending on the company’s overall needs. Travel between gyms will be compensated according to the team member handbook

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.