Route Setter

Momentum Indoor Climbing; Millcreek (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym membership

Health insurance

401k plan

PTO & holidays

Professional development hours

Shoe reimbursement

Discounts on programs

Pro-deals

Job summary

Momentum Indoor Climbing is seeking a dedicated Route Setter to join our Utah-based team. You will set and forerun commercial routes and boulder problems across regional gyms, upholding Momentum’s standards for quality and safety.

In this role, you will collaborate with staff to maintain gear and workspace, meet setting quotas, and contribute to a positive climbing community by delivering engaging routes and a high-quality member experience.

Qualifications

• At least two years of commercial route setting experience.
• The ability to forerun V7 boulder problems is preferred.
• The ability to forerun 5.13a routes is preferred.
• Strong awareness of safe route setting practices.
• USA Climbing Level 1 or higher certification preferred.
• Prior competition route setting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set high-quality commercial routes and boulder problems of all styles and difficulties.
• Effectively give and receive constructive feedback during all stages of the route setting process.
• Maintain and organize all setting holds, equipment, and workspaces to ensure safety, efficiency, and cleanliness.
• Meet setting quotas as determined by the Routesetting Director.
• Adhere to company and industry safety SOPs while setting.
• Strip and wash holds on an as-needed basis.
• Contribute to Momentum’s customer service goals and understand that route setting contributes to the overall customer experience.
• Be professional and approachable at all times.
• Interact with members and guests daily to support positive growth in the climbing community.
• Work as a team to support fellow route setters and employees.

Skills

Route setting

Forerun V7 boulder problems

Forerun 5.13a routes

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Customer engagement

Education

USA Climbing Level 1 or higher certification

Job description

Momentum Indoor Climbing is a community-driven indoor climbing company with locations across Utah, Texas, and Washington. Founded in Utah, Momentum was created to inspire and empower people through climbing, fitness, and connection. Our gyms bring together people of all backgrounds and experience levels to challenge themselves, build friendships, and grow in a supportive environment. With world-class route setting, expert instruction, and a strong focus on community, Momentum is dedicated to helping every climber reach their full potential.

Route Setters at Momentum will operate and set routes at all regional locations. Momentum Route Setters must have a strong passion for the craft, for rock climbing, and have experience with commercial setting practices. They will represent and embody the values and ideals within the Momentum Route Setting Program and understand that their primary responsibility is to provide a high-quality, enjoyable experience for our members and guests of all abilities and backgrounds. All stages of the route setting process—setting, forerunning, and observation—are integral to achieving this goal.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Set high-quality commercial routes and boulder problems of all styles and difficulties.
• Effectively give and receive constructive feedback during all stages of the route setting process.
• Maintain and organize all setting holds, equipment, and workspaces to ensure safety, efficiency, and cleanliness.
• Meet setting quotas as determined by the Routesetting Director.
• Adhere to company and industry safety Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) while setting. This includes but is not limited to SOPs relating to working on a ladder, a lift, and at height on a rope.
• Strip and wash holds on an as-needed basis.
• Possess a strong desire to become a better climber by gaining a greater understanding of climbing movement.
• Contribute to Momentum’s customer service goals and understand that route setting, and all associated tasks, contribute to the overall customer experience
• Always strive to improve with the customer in mind.
• Be professional and approachable at all times.
• Interact with members and guests on a daily basis in a way that supports positive growth in the climbing community.
• Actively contribute to a positive workplace and effective team
• Support and help fellow route setters and employees and work as a team
• Provide feedback and constructive criticism in a positive way
• Focus on compromise and empathy to solve challenges in the workplace

QUALIFICATIONS

• Work effectively in a dynamic team environment and adhere to Momentum’s professional and high-quality route setting standards.
• The ability to forerun V7 boulder problems is preferred.
• The ability to forerun 5.13a routes is preferred.
• Possess a strong awareness of safe route setting practices.
• At least two years prior commercial setting experience.
• USA Climbing Level 1 or higher certification is preferred.
• Prior competition route setting experience is preferred.

REQUIREMENTS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Hours and Availability

• Full-time position, 36-40 hrs/week, the majority of which is spent actively setting.
• Flexibility to work weekends and nights when applicable - during competitions or otherwise.

Environmental and Physical Demands

• Able to work in a high-energy, dynamic environment on a regular basis.
• Comfortable speaking to and engaging with members of the community.
• Comfortable working at height and moving up and down a climbing wall and ladder.
• Continuously stand and walk on unstable and uneven surfaces for long periods of time.
• Able to understand and execute industry-approved work-at-height practices to ensure occupational safety.
• Able to repeatedly lift, move, and carry up to 50 lbs of weight on a regular basis
• Able to balance, kneel, pull, push, and grasp objects as needed.

COMPENSATION, BENEFITS, AND PERKS

• Qualified applicants will be compensated depending on experience.
• Annual reimbursement for climbing shoes.
• Route Setter Wellness Benefit
• Paid Professional Development hours and expense reimbursement
• Participation in Momentum’s health insurance and 401k retirement plan.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual and holiday pay options.
• Free membership to all Momentum climbing facilities.
• Discounts on Momentum instruction and programs.
• Access to pro-deals through our outdoor industry partners.