Part-Time Route Setter

Vertical Endeavors Inc; Midwest (WY); Sur place; USD 21 000 - 30 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Vertical Endeavors Inc. in the Midwest invites a part-time Route Setter to join our youth climbing program. You will set routes, maintain gear, and assist with competitions and events, 3–4 times per year, while collaborating with the head setter and coaches.

Ideal candidates have youth competitive setting experience and 1–2 years of setting work, with the ability to forerun to V5 and 5.12. You must be physically able to lift heavy containers and work 20–30 hours weekly, Monday through Friday

Qualifications

• Youth competitive setting experience preferred.
• At least 1-2 years of setting experience preferred.
• Ability to forerun to V5 and 5.12 (assess movement/quality) preferred.
• Physical ability to perform setting and stripping work for long periods.
• Knowledge of solo belay techniques and ascenders.
• Seek, accept, and give constructive feedback professionally.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy containers (>50lbs).
• 20-30 hours per week.
• 7/8:00am-5/6:00pm Monday-Friday.
• Set 10-12 routes or equivalent per week.
• Availability to work Sunday nights for events or competitions.
• Dependable and punctual.
• Display professionalism and integrity.
• Availability to work special events, clinics, and competitions at home or other facilities.

Responsabilités

• Follow setting schedule and set to our standard
• Proper and continuous communication with Head Routesetter and Setting Team
• Keep updated personal route log
• Route tags/tape upkeep
• Perform safety inspections of routes to identify fall hazards, rope drag concerns, etc.
• Rope and hardware management skills
• Maintain setting gear and equipment
• Hold cleaning and storage/setting room organization and cleanliness
• Assisting with wall maintenance (spinners, t-nuts, etc)
• Assist Head Setter with competitions and special events (3-4 times per year)
• Assist in implementing and enforcing facility rules
• Forerun all routes and witness member/user sends
• Be polite and responsive to customer feedback
• Further improve setting program
• Work with head setter and team coaches for youth climbing team-specific setting

Connaissances

Youth setting experience

Setting experience

Forerun to V5/5.12

Physical fitness

Solo belay knowledge

Feedback skills

Heavy lifting

20-30 hours per week

Early morning/week schedule

Reliability and punctuality

Description du poste

• Follow setting schedule and set to our standard
• Proper and continuous communication with Head Routesetter and Setting Team
• Keep updated personal route log
• Route tags/tape upkeep
• Perform safety inspections of routes to identify fall hazards, rope drag concerns, etc.
• Rope and hardware management skills
• Maintain setting gear and equipment
• Hold cleaning and storage/setting room organization and cleanliness
• Assisting with wall maintenance (spinners, t-nuts, etc)
• Assist Head Setter with competitions and special events (3-4 times per year)
• Assist in implementing and enforcing facility rules
• Forerun all routes and witness member/user sends
• Be polite and responsive to customer feedback
• Further improve setting program
• Work with head setter and team coaches for youth climbing team-specific setting

Experience + Qualifications

• Youth competitive setting experience preferred
• At least 1-2 years of setting experience preferred
• Ability to forerun to V5 and 5.12 (ability to send that grade and assess the movement and quality) preferred
• Physical ability to perform setting and hold stripping work while using ropes and ladders for long periods of time
• Knowledge of solo belay techniques and use of ascenders
• Must have the ability to seek, accept, and give constructive feedback in a professional manner
• Ability to lift and carry heavy containers (>50lbs)
• 20-30 hours per week
• 7/8:00am-5/6:00pm Monday-Friday
• Set 10-12 routes or an equivalent number of boulder problems per week
• Availability to work Sunday nights as needed for special events or competitions
• Must be dependable and punctual
• Must display professionalism and integrity
• Availability to work special events, clinics, and competitions both at home facility and other facilities

Benefits + Compensation

• Compensation commensurate with experience
• Free membership to the Midwest's premier climbing facilities for you and your immediate family
• Substantial gear discounts and access to pro deals