Part-Time Routesetter: Craft Epic Climbs (Mon/Wed)

Climbing Business Journal; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Contact Climbing Gym in Southern Utah is seeking an experienced route setter to join our team. This part-time position is 16 hours per week with Monday and Wednesday setting days from 8 hours each. Compensation ranges from $18 to $22 per hour, depending on experience.

You will build and maintain routes and boulder problems, ensure quality and safety, and collaborate with a tight-knit setting team to support a thriving climbing community both inside and outside the gym.

Qualifications

• Commercial route-setting experience required.
• Able to climb V6 and 5.12.
• Strong understanding of climbing movement and technique.
• Reliable; able to commit to the Monday/Wednesday schedule.
• Capable of working at height and using holds/tools.

Responsibilities

• Set and maintain routes and boulder problems across a range of grades
• Forerun, evaluate, and adjust climbs for quality and safety
• Strip, clean, organize, and maintain holds and volumes
• Collaborate with the setting team on style, grading, and wall quality
• Help create climbing that is fun, challenging, and engaging for our members

Skills

Route setting

Climbing technique

Team collaboration

Independent work

Working at height

Tools

Setting tools

Job description

Contact Climbing Gym in Southern Utah is seeking an experienced route setter to join our team. This part-time position is 16 hours per week with Monday and Wednesday setting days from 8 hours each. Compensation ranges from $18 to $22 per hour, depending on experience.

You will build and maintain routes and boulder problems, ensure quality and safety, and collaborate with a tight-knit setting team to support a thriving climbing community both inside and outside the gym.