Assistant Route Setter: Craft Climbing Routes

Central Rock Gym; Addison (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Rock Gym in Connecticut seeks an Assistant Route Setter to support the Head Setter with setting, stripping, cleaning, and maintaining routes and holds. You’ll help create safe, varied routes and boulders while contributing to competitions and facility upkeep.

Candidates should have climbing and route setting experience, be comfortable working at height, and able to lift up to 50 lbs. Certifications PRS 1, WAH 1, and USAC 1 are preferred.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of climbing and route setting experience required.
• PRS 1, WAH 1, and USAC 1 certifications preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work at heights of 40+ feet.

Responsibilities

• Assist with setting, stripping, cleaning, and organizing holds.
• Forerun and set routes up to 5.12 and boulders up to V6+.
• Maintain quality, consistency, and grading accuracy.
• Support the Head Setter with scheduling and workflow coordination.
• Assist with competition setup and execution.
• Conduct maintenance (fixing spinners, inspecting auto belays, etc.).
• Follow all safety protocols and use fall protection appropriately.
• Stay informed on climbing trends and techniques.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Climbing experience

Route setting experience

Education

PRS 1 certification

WAH 1 certification

USAC 1 certification

Tools

Power tools (impact driver, angle grinder)

Job description

Central Rock Gym in Connecticut seeks an Assistant Route Setter to support the Head Setter with setting, stripping, cleaning, and maintaining routes and holds. You’ll help create safe, varied routes and boulders while contributing to competitions and facility upkeep.

Candidates should have climbing and route setting experience, be comfortable working at height, and able to lift up to 50 lbs. Certifications PRS 1, WAH 1, and USAC 1 are preferred.