Routesetter

Climbing Business Journal; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Planet Rock membership

Guest passes

Apparel & gear discounts

Paid lunch

PTO

Job summary

Planet Rock in Grand Rapids is seeking an experienced Routesetter to design, install, and maintain climbing routes and boulders. You will perform weekly route setting, hold stripping, washing, and organize hardware. The role emphasizes safe, engaging experiences and mentoring apprentices.

Starting pay is $15–$20 per hour for a full-time schedule, with benefits including membership, guest passes, gear discounts, paid lunch, and PTO.

Qualifications

• Prior climbing gym experience preferred.
• Prior routesetting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain holds, including stripping and washing them.
• Maintain a good flow of newly changed routes, by direction of head setter.
• Work with routesetters at other Planet Rock locations to create a unified setting staff.
• Keep up necessary maintenance logs in wall book, working with wall manager.
• Set for local competitions, following schedule planned by head setter.
• Seek higher levels of setting certification for comps, etc., if desired.

Skills

Climbing gym experience

Routesetting experience

Job description

The Job

As a Planet Rock Routesetter, you will design, install, and maintain climbing routes and boulders, to ensure a dynamic and engaging experience for climbers. Responsibilities include weekly route setting, hold stripping, washing, and organizing hardware such as bolts and screws. The ideal candidate is committed to refining their route-setting skills, mentoring apprentices, and fostering a safe and enjoyable climbing environment for all guests.

Responsibilities

• Maintain holds, including stripping and washing them.
• Maintain a good flow of newly changed routes, by direction of head setter.
• Work with routesetters at other Planet Rock locations to create a unified setting staff.
• Keep up necessary maintenance logs in wall book, working with wall manager.
• Set for local competitions, following schedule planned by head setter.
• Seek higher levels of setting certification for comps, etc., if desired.

Position Details

• Grand Rapids location
• Starting hourly rate $15-$20/hr
• Full-time position
• Available to work occasional weekend events
• Prior climbing gym experience preferred
• Prior routesetting experience preferred

Additional Benefits

• Planet Rock membership
• Guest passes
• Apparel & gear discounts
• Paid lunch
• PTO

Planet Rock is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive team. We are committed to growing a community that welcomes diverse perspectives and experiences.