Head Routesetter & Team Leader – Climbing Gym

Climbing Business Journal; Climbing Hill (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health insurance

Professional development

Gym membership

Growth opportunities

Job summary

G1 Climbing + Fitness in Broomfield, Colorado, is seeking an experienced Head Route Setter to lead and grow our routesetting program. You will manage a team of setters, develop the setting program, oversee scheduling and budget, and stay hands-on to craft engaging routes for all ability levels.

The ideal candidate combines high-level setting skill with strong leadership, can mentor others, communicate clearly, and thrive in a collaborative, member-focused gym environment.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of professional commercial routesetting experience.
• Experience in both bouldering and roped climbing.
• Ability to set for a wide range of abilities and sizes.
• Strong forerunning, grading, and movement-analysis skills.
• Experience leading and mentoring route setters.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and overtime for events.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Routesetting Program.
• Lead and develop the setting team.
• Build a collaborative setting culture with feedback and ownership.
• Establish clear quality, productivity, safety, and teamwork expectations.
• Provide coaching and performance evaluations to staff.
• Forerun routes and provide constructive setter feedback.
• Maintain grading consistency across the facility.
• Manage inventory and budget for routesetting.
• Collaborate with coaching and programs teams.
• Be available for competitions and events.

Skills

Routesetting leadership

Bouldering routesetting

Mentoring teammates

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Time management

Job description

G1 Climbing + Fitness in Broomfield, Colorado, is seeking an experienced Head Route Setter to lead and grow our routesetting program. You will manage a team of setters, develop the setting program, oversee scheduling and budget, and stay hands-on to craft engaging routes for all ability levels.

The ideal candidate combines high-level setting skill with strong leadership, can mentor others, communicate clearly, and thrive in a collaborative, member-focused gym environment.