Part-Time Routesetter Apprentice — Craft Elite Climbing

Ubergrippen Indoor Climbing Denver; Castle Rock (CO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Übergrippen membership

Free climbing classes

Fitness classes

Advancement opportunities

Pro Deal discounts

Team environment

Job summary

Ubergrippen Indoor Climbing Denver is hiring a part-time hourly Routesetting Apprentice to join our setting team in Denver and Castle Rock. This entry-level role requires no prior commercial experience and offers hands-on training in rigging, safety, and route creation.

You'll help set 2-3 routes per shift, participate in daily tasks, and have opportunities to advance to a Routesetting Professional. The schedule is Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri 7:30am-4:30pm.

Qualifications

• No prior commercial routesetting experience required; eager to learn professional routesetting.
• Must be enthusiastic about creating routes for a range of climbers.
• Willing to work a fixed schedule across Denver and Castle Rock.

Responsibilities

• Gain mastery of rigging and safety equipment to UG standards for setting on ropes and boulders.
• Set 2-3 routes per shift (4-8 boulders) of a full range of grades with minimal adjustments.
• Participate in daily setter duties including setup, cleanup, and equipment organization.
• Contribute to forerunning up to 5.12+/V7 with feedback on difficulty and movement.
• Perform wall maintenance and inspections (anchors, rope checks, etc.).

Skills

Climbing passion

Willingness to learn

Team player

Job description

Ubergrippen Indoor Climbing Denver is hiring a part-time hourly Routesetting Apprentice to join our setting team in Denver and Castle Rock. This entry-level role requires no prior commercial experience and offers hands-on training in rigging, safety, and route creation.

You'll help set 2-3 routes per shift, participate in daily tasks, and have opportunities to advance to a Routesetting Professional. The schedule is Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri 7:30am-4:30pm.