Full-Time Route Setter — Build High-Quality Climbing Routes

Momentum Indoor Climbing; Millcreek (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym membership

Health insurance

401k plan

PTO & holidays

Professional development hours

Shoe reimbursement

Discounts on programs

Pro-deals

Job summary

Momentum Indoor Climbing is seeking a dedicated Route Setter to join our Utah-based team. You will set and forerun commercial routes and boulder problems across regional gyms, upholding Momentum’s standards for quality and safety.

In this role, you will collaborate with staff to maintain gear and workspace, meet setting quotas, and contribute to a positive climbing community by delivering engaging routes and a high-quality member experience.

Qualifications

• At least two years of commercial route setting experience.
• The ability to forerun V7 boulder problems is preferred.
• The ability to forerun 5.13a routes is preferred.
• Strong awareness of safe route setting practices.
• USA Climbing Level 1 or higher certification preferred.
• Prior competition route setting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set high-quality commercial routes and boulder problems of all styles and difficulties.
• Effectively give and receive constructive feedback during all stages of the route setting process.
• Maintain and organize all setting holds, equipment, and workspaces to ensure safety, efficiency, and cleanliness.
• Meet setting quotas as determined by the Routesetting Director.
• Adhere to company and industry safety SOPs while setting.
• Strip and wash holds on an as-needed basis.
• Contribute to Momentum’s customer service goals and understand that route setting contributes to the overall customer experience.
• Be professional and approachable at all times.
• Interact with members and guests daily to support positive growth in the climbing community.
• Work as a team to support fellow route setters and employees.

Skills

Route setting

Forerun V7 boulder problems

Forerun 5.13a routes

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Customer engagement

Education

USA Climbing Level 1 or higher certification

Job description

Momentum Indoor Climbing is seeking a dedicated Route Setter to join our Utah-based team. You will set and forerun commercial routes and boulder problems across regional gyms, upholding Momentum’s standards for quality and safety.

In this role, you will collaborate with staff to maintain gear and workspace, meet setting quotas, and contribute to a positive climbing community by delivering engaging routes and a high-quality member experience.