Climbing Wall 2 - Route Setter

Mtroyal; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Mount Royal University seeks a Climbing Wall 2 Route Setter to design and set fun, challenging roped routes and bouldering problems at MRU Climbing Centre. You will coordinate with the setting team to meet user-desired challenge levels and contribute creative route designs.

Responsibilities include personal setting, safety rigging, and maintaining organized equipment. Availability includes Tue/Thu/Sun mornings; position ends April 2027.

Qualifications

• First aid and CPR-C certification required.
• Experience with climbing rope use and safety techniques.
• Familiarity with Yosemite Decimal System (YDS) and V-scale grading systems.

Responsibilities

• Remove and clean climbing holds from old routes and problems.
• Set up personal rigging system to ensure safety of self and other Route Setters.
• Set creative and challenging routes and problems.
• Grade own routes and problems with assistance from other Route Setters.
• Ensure holds and setting equipment are stored neatly and organized.
• Adhere to setting guidelines based on the needs of the facility.
• Assist other Route Setters with grading recommendations and feedback.

Skills

First Aid & CPR-C

Rope safety techniques

YDS grading

V-scale grading

Education

Current Mount Royal University Student

Job description

Job Title

Climbing Wall 2 - Route Setter

Job Type

Flexible

Union

MRSA

Salary Grade

Flexible / Casual Classification (Salary Grade)

SAD02 Administrative Services II (Salary Grade 13)

Hybrid Work

This position is ineligible

Position End Date

4/30/2027

Location

About this Position

About the Role

The Climbing Route Setter is a member of Cougars Athletics and Recreation which actively creates, promotes, and sustains an environment in which the Mount Royal University community is challenged and supported in pursuit of personal growth in sport and leisure.This is a flexible position which is expected to end late April 2027 and whose work schedule is variable and may include an irregular schedule of not less than three (3) hours per shift and up to thirty-five (35) hours per week. Availability is needed forTuesday, Thursday, and Sunday mornings, with potential additional shifts available.

Reporting the Adventure Programming Supervisor, the Climbing Route Setter is part of the programs and services team. The team is driven by their why: to inspire people to move so that they can be the best versions of themselves. We invite and welcome people to show up as their authentic selves; we develop people in ways that matter most to them; we build communities that connect people to what brings them joy; we create accessible and inclusive spaces, places, and programs; and we establish relationships that foster a sense of belonging.

The Climbing Route Setter is responsible for creating fun and challenging roped climbing routes and bouldering problems in the MRU Climbing Centre. The priorities of a Route Setter are coordinating their routes and problems with the rest of the setting team and ensuring that the Climbing Centre meets the challenge level desired by our users. Varied climbing experience and a sense of creativity are integral to success in this position.

Responsibilities

Personal Setting

• Remove and clean climbing holds from old routes and problems
• Set up personal rigging system to ensure safety of self and other Route Setters
• Set creative and challenging routes and problems
• Grade own routes and problems with assistance from other Route Setters
• Ensure holds and setting equipment are stored neatly and organized
• Adhere to setting guidelines based on the needs of the facility
• Assist other Route Setters with grading recommendations and feedback

Accessibility and Inclusion

• Ensure programs and services are developed and executed with accommodation for access needs
• Ensure people with varying abilities and circumstances feel a sense of belonging in Recreation programs and services

Qualifications

• Standard First Aid & CPR-C certification
  • Training is available for new or expiring staff members as necessary
• Intermediate-level experience with climbing rope use and safety techniques
• Familiarity with Yosemite Decimal System (YDS) and V-scale grading systems

Preferred

• Current Mount Royal University Student
• Interest in Climbing Centre monitoring and route setting
• Ability to utilize creativity in route design for a varied climber experience

Salary: $21.87 - $27.61 per hour

Closing Date: Open until a suitable candidate is found

If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify [e-mail] and we will work together on your accommodation request.

About MRU

Founded in 1910 and located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Mount Royal University grew into a vibrant college in the 1930s and became a mid-sized university in 2009. A student-focused undergraduate university built on teaching excellence, Mount Royal University is known for our top-calibre programs, high-quality teaching and learning experience, robust delivery of liberal education, scholarly teaching, experiential learning and undergraduate research. MRU serves approximately 15,782 students, including 11,752 full-time and 4,030 part-time learners. MRU offers 13 bachelor's degrees encompassing 37 majors across faculties such as Arts, Business, Communications, Health, Community & Education, and Science & Technology. With over 74% of its student body drawn from the local area, Mount Royal University primarily serves Calgary and its surrounding region. MRU is a diverse yet close community with over 1,800 employees. Mount Royal provides employees the support they need to lead and advance institutional goals. Learn more about MRU's Academic Plan and Strategic Plan .