Route Setter

Mosaic Climbing; Loveland, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Mosaic Climbing in Loveland, Ohio seeks a route setter to join a creative team. You will help push the boundaries of climbing, work closely with other setters, and maintain high-quality route standards. The role emphasizes collaboration, thoughtful feedback, and innovative themed sets to challenge members.

This hourly position starts at $18/hour with potential for more for experienced candidates. Weekend work and event participation are expected, with a strong focus on safety, PPE, and working

Qualifications

• Candidates must be able to lift at least 50 lbs
• Ability to operate a lift
• CPR/First Aid/AED certification required
• Must be willing to work weekends

Responsibilities

• Maintain quality and quantity standards for route-setting.
• Collaborate and accept constructive feedback during forerunning.
• Participate in challenges with the setting team.
• Support circuit style and grade distribution discussions.
• Collaborate to create themed or competition sets.
• Adhere to safety standards and wear PPE; follow height procedures.

Skills

Belay competency

Lift operation

Power tools

Strength & dexterity

CPR/First Aid/AED

Weekend availability

Tools

Impact drivers

Power washers

Ladders

Job description

Mosaic Climbing is seeking a route setter that is excited to join us as we push the boundaries of fun and creative route setting. An ideal candidate will be capable of working with a creative team, willing to take risks and explore the edges of what climbing can be, and is comfortable working with other route setters of varying experience.

We hope to find someone that is radically compassionate but capable of sharing compelling climbing opportunities. Thoughtful and kind people that can manage to set a high standard of quality will be at the top of our list. If you think you'd be a great fit, we can't wait to hear from you.

This is an hourly position. Mosaic offers a starting wage of $18/hour with consideration for more experienced candidates.

Responsibilities

• Participate with the team to maintain the quality and quantity standards for our route-setting product, centered around the team's and the organization's collective values.
• Be an active participant during forerunning. We consider setting to be a very collaborative effort, and we expect our setters to give and receive constructive feedback.
• Be prepared to change up the routine by participating in challenges with the setting team.
• Help the team be aware of overall circuit style, grade distribution within each circuit, and repeating themes.
• Actively participate in setting team discussions regarding grade distribution, styles, and missing elements in each circuit.
• Collaborate with the setting team to offer a novel setting product by creating themed sets or competition sets that challenge our members in new ways.
• Meet facility and OSHA safety standards by wearing ear and eye protection at all times while setting, and following work-at-height regulations when operating the lift or working on a rope. The safety of you, your coworkers, and our customers is paramount.

Requirements

• Willingness to work weekends and participate in Mosaic events.
• Lead belay and climbing competency.
• Physical strength and manual dexterity required. Setting is a very labor-intensive job, and you'll be asked to repeatedly lift large volumes overhead, carry ladders and other heavy holds, and strip and scrub large portions of wall space.
• Ability to operate a lift.
• Ability to operate power tools, including impact drivers and power washers.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs comfortably.
• CPR/First Aid/AED certified.