Creative Route Setter — Climbing Gym 16–32 hrs/wk Benefits

Climbing Business Journal; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

The Boulder Field and The Stack Climbing in Sacramento and Davis, CA seeks an experienced Route Setter to join a small team. The role is 16–32 hours per week with competitive hourly pay and substantial health insurance contributions, dependent on meeting clock-hour requirements.

This position emphasizes creativity, reliability, and collaboration, with opportunities for growth in a rapidly expanding company focused on climber-centric routes and community development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of route setting experience.
• Ability to climb V7 or 5.13 (preferred).
• Highly creative and collaborative with strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute a route setting strategy with Head Route Setter.
• Manage hold and volume inventory, cleaning, organizing, and replenishment weekly.
• Use PPE and risk management practices in all areas of the facility.
• Clock in/out on time and communicate any time-off requests or tardiness to supervisor.
• Contribute to Performance Review goals and team discussions.
• Arrive punctually and contribute to all aspects of the day.
• Ensure high quality work and maintain daily pace.

Skills

Route setting

V7/5.13 climbing

Team player

Creativity

Punctuality

Communication

Attention to detail

Reliability

Job description

The Boulder Field and The Stack Climbing in Sacramento and Davis, CA seeks an experienced Route Setter to join a small team. The role is 16–32 hours per week with competitive hourly pay and substantial health insurance contributions, dependent on meeting clock-hour requirements.

This position emphasizes creativity, reliability, and collaboration, with opportunities for growth in a rapidly expanding company focused on climber-centric routes and community development.