Lead Route Setter & Mentor — 5.13a Routes

Central Rock Gym; Maryland; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Rock Gym in Maryland seeks a Senior Route Setter to lead and mentor the setting team, ensure safety, consistency, and quality of routes and boulders, and support daily operations. You will set routes up to 5.13a and boulders up to V8, mentor Assistants, help with competition events, and collaborate with management to maintain a professional work environment.

This role requires a flexible schedule, 4+ years of experience, and comfort working at heights.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional route setting experience.
• Ability to set routes up to 5.13a and boulders up to V8.
• PRS 2, WAH 1 required; USAC Level 2+ preferred.
• Strong leadership and mentorship abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead or co-lead setting days and forerunning sessions
• Set and forerun routes up to 5.13a and boulders up to V8
• Ensure quality, consistency, and grading accuracy across all climbs
• Provide mentorship and feedback to Assistant and Apprentice Setters
• Support rotation planning, scheduling, and workload organization
• Maintain a safe and efficient work zone (including hardware and hold management)
• Communicate effectively with the Head Setter and management on daily priorities
• Assist with competitions and special events as a senior team representative
• Follow all CRG safety protocols and model professional conduct

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Route setting

Safety protocols

Communication

Time management

Education

PRS 2

WAH 1

USAC Level 2+

Tools

Power tools

Impact drivers

Angle grinders

Job description

Central Rock Gym in Maryland seeks a Senior Route Setter to lead and mentor the setting team, ensure safety, consistency, and quality of routes and boulders, and support daily operations. You will set routes up to 5.13a and boulders up to V8, mentor Assistants, help with competition events, and collaborate with management to maintain a professional work environment.

This role requires a flexible schedule, 4+ years of experience, and comfort working at heights.