Lead Route Setter: Mentor, Quality & Safety

Central Rock Gym; Hadley (MA); On-site; USD 37,440 - 51,980; Full time

Job summary

Central Rock Gym in Hadley, MA is looking for a skilled Senior Route Setter to oversee route quality and safety. In this role, you will lead setting days, mentor junior staff, and ensure a professional work environment while maintaining safety protocols.

Ideal candidates should possess at least 4 years of route setting experience and have the ability to set challenging climbs. This position supports a vibrant climbing community and offers opportunities for leadership and professional growth.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional route setting experience.
• Ability to set routes up to 5.13a and boulders up to V8.
• Strong understanding of risk management and member experience.

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 and grading accuracy across all climbs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Understanding of movement

Risk management

Team-focused

Education

USAC Level 2+ certification (preferred)

Tools

Power tools (impact drivers, angle grinders)

Job description

Central Rock Gym in Hadley, MA is looking for a skilled Senior Route Setter to oversee route quality and safety. In this role, you will lead setting days, mentor junior staff, and ensure a professional work environment while maintaining safety protocols.

Ideal candidates should possess at least 4 years of route setting experience and have the ability to set challenging climbs. This position supports a vibrant climbing community and offers opportunities for leadership and professional growth.