Part-Time Routesetter

Climbing Business Journal; Everett (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Reimbursement

Paid Vacation Days

Industry Pro Deals

Development Trips

Job summary

Climbing Business Journal in Everett, MA is seeking a part-time routesetter to create engaging boulder problems and routes that are fun and challenging. You will forerun, collaborate with the setting team, and adapt designs based on constructive feedback to maintain high-quality routes.

Responsibilities include basic maintenance, keeping holds organized, and contributing to competitions and quarterly reviews.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year routesetting experience.
• Ability to forerun V5 and 5.12-.
• Capable of setting 2 routes in rope terrain.
• Capable of setting 5-6 boulders per day; strong movement skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Create boulder problems and routes that are fun, interesting, and creative.
• Co-create and collaborate with the team.
• Forerun routes and provide feedback to setters.
• Take feedback and implement changes to the product.
• Wash holds assigned by Head Setter.

Skills

Routesetting

Climbing movement understanding

Communication skills

Forerunning skills

Tools

Setting tools

Gym maintenance tools

Job description

What We’re Offering

Part‑Time Routesetting Position (3 days/week)

Position Overview

• create boulder problems and routes with the intention of them being fun, interesting, and creative
• co-creating and collaborating with the rest of the team
• forerun routes and problems providing and receiving constructive feedback to setting team members
• take constructive feedback and make appropriate changes to the product
• wash any holds assigned by Head Setter
• Perform Basic maintenance tasks
• keeping the gym tidy of all routesetting tools and gear
• maintain an organized holds room
• participate in setting of competitions hosted by your home/main gym when needed
• participate in the Quarterly and Annual review process

Who are you?

You’re a competent, skilled professional. You are an experienced setter, with an understanding of climbing movement, knowledge and proficiency with setting tools and equipment, and a passion for the craft of routesetting.

Basic Requirements

• at least 1 year routesetting experience
• must be able to effectively forerun V5 and 5.12-
• capable of setting 2 routes in rope terrain
• capable of setting 5-6 boulders per day- strong understanding of climbing techniques and movement skills
• excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate professionally and effectively
• basic understanding of USAC rules, regulations, and policies

Preferred Skills

• 3 years routesetting experience
• must be able to effectively forerun V8 and 5.13
• USAC L1

Compensation

• $22-$27/hour (commensurate with experience and skills)
• $150+ monthly Health Insurance Reimbursement
• 10-15 days paid vacation
• Industry Pro Deals
• Company Sponsored Professional Development Trips