Bay Area Routesetter — Creative Climbing & Free Gym Membership

Touchstone Climbing Inc.; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision plan

Medical FSA

Mental health services

Paid time off

Free gym membership

Guest passes

Pro deals & staff discounts

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Touchstone Climbing Inc. is seeking routesetters with at least two years of full-time experience to join our California teams. You’ll create routes and boulder problems, maintain equipment, and work across multiple gyms with a focus on safety and accessibility.

We encourage diverse applicants from the climbing community. Your role involves setting, forerunning, and adjusting climbs for various grades, collaborating with staff, and upholding Touchstone’s setting philosophy and standards.

Qualifications

• Be able to on-sight a minimum of 5.12- on lead and lead belay; comfort with higher grades is a plus.
• Extensive familiarity with routesetting tools and hardware used in climbing gyms.
• Proficient with climbing equipment such as Gri-gri, RIG, ascenders, micro traxion, carabiners, etc.
• Self-directed, motivated, and efficient with attention to detail.
• Courteous, professional, and open to constructive criticism.
• Safety-conscious at all times while performing routesetting duties.
• Demonstrated passion for routesetting and climbing.
• Reliable and able to work at multiple gym locations in the region.
• Willingness to collaborate with crew members and gym staff.

Responsibilities

• Show up on time and ready to work with all necessary equipment.
• Assess daily routesetting needs and plan the rotation of climbs.
• Set up work area perimeter and ‘short-fix’ anchors as needed.
• Stage all setting equipment and tools in the work area.
• Strip holds, hang lines, and prepare walls for setting.
• Maintain a clean work area and store tools properly.
• Set, forerun, and modify climbs appropriate for grade and assignment.
• Collaborate with crew members and gym staff as an equal contributor.
• Follow Touchstone safety standards and leave sites in good condition.

Skills

Lead climbing 5.12-

Routesetting tools

Climbing gear

Self-motivation

Professional communication

Safety awareness

Passion for routesetting

Reliability and attention to detail

Multi-location work

Tools

Impact driver

Angle grinder

Reciprocating saw

Pressure washer

Bolts

Screws

Gri-gri

RIG

Ascenders

Micro Traxion

Carabiners

Job description

Touchstone Climbing Inc. is seeking routesetters with at least two years of full-time experience to join our California teams. You’ll create routes and boulder problems, maintain equipment, and work across multiple gyms with a focus on safety and accessibility.

We encourage diverse applicants from the climbing community. Your role involves setting, forerunning, and adjusting climbs for various grades, collaborating with staff, and upholding Touchstone’s setting philosophy and standards.