Elite Routesetter for Climbing Gym | PT/FT

Ubergrippen Indoor Climbing Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Sharing Bonus

Free UG membership

401k with match

Paid sick leave

Advancement opportunities

UG retail discounts

Pro Deal discounts

Team environment

Job summary

Ubergrippen Indoor Climbing Denver is seeking a Routesetting Professional (part-time/full-time, hourly, non-exempt) to join our setting team across Denver and Castle Rock. The role features a fixed schedule with 4 setting days per week and shift hours from 7:30am to 4:30pm, primarily on walls and boulders to craft engaging, high-quality routes for climbers of all levels.

We value experienced route setters who can work independently, contribute to forerunning up to 5.13/V10, and maintain strict

Qualifications

• Experienced routesetter capable of creating high-quality routes in a commercial setting.
• Ability to set a range of grades and styles with minimal adjustments.
• Comfortable working in a team with established safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Independently set up rigging and safety equipment to UG standards for rope and boulder settings.
• Set on average 2–4 routes per shift on walls 25–40 ft high or 6–9 boulders.
• Participate in daily setter duties including stripping, hold wash, setup and cleanup of equipment.
• Forerun up to 5.13/V10 and provide feedback on climber size and intended difficulty.
• Perform wall maintenance and inspections as part of routine safety checks.

Skills

Routesetting

Rigging

Climbing movement

Safety equipment

Job description

Ubergrippen Indoor Climbing Denver is seeking a Routesetting Professional (part-time/full-time, hourly, non-exempt) to join our setting team across Denver and Castle Rock. The role features a fixed schedule with 4 setting days per week and shift hours from 7:30am to 4:30pm, primarily on walls and boulders to craft engaging, high-quality routes for climbers of all levels.

We value experienced route setters who can work independently, contribute to forerunning up to 5.13/V10, and maintain strict