Route Setter

Momentum Indoor Climbing; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual shoe reimbursement

Route Setter Wellness Benefit

Paid PD hours & expense reimbursement

Health insurance & 401k

PTO accrual & holiday pay

Free gym membership

Discounts on instruction

Pro-deals with partners

Job summary

Momentum Indoor Climbing is seeking a Route Setter to design and maintain high-quality climbing routes and boulder problems across facilities. You will work closely with a team to deliver engaging routes and provide feedback during all stages of the setting process.

You will need experience in commercial route setting, safety awareness, and the ability to work at height. The role includes full-time hours with weekend and night flexibility and benefits like a climbing shoe stipend and wellness

Qualifications

• Two years of commercial route setting experience or equivalent.
• Preference for USA Climbing Level 1+ certification.
• Ability to forerun difficult routes and maintain safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Set high-quality commercial routes and boulder problems of all styles and difficulties.
• Provide and receive constructive feedback during all stages of the route setting process.
• Maintain and organize holds, equipment, and workspaces for safety and efficiency.
• Meet setting quotas as directed by the Routesetting Director.
• Adhere to SOPs related to working at height, on ladders, lifts, and ropes.

Skills

Teamwork

Forerun V7 boulder problems

Forerun 5.13a routes

Safety awareness

Climbing experience

Customer service

Education

USA Climbing Level 1+

Job description

About Momentum Indoor Climbing

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.

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.