Routesetter

Climbing Business Journal; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

The Boulder Field and The Stack Climbing in Sacramento and Davis, CA seeks an experienced Route Setter to join a small team. The role is 16–32 hours per week with competitive hourly pay and substantial health insurance contributions, dependent on meeting clock-hour requirements.

This position emphasizes creativity, reliability, and collaboration, with opportunities for growth in a rapidly expanding company focused on climber-centric routes and community development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of route setting experience.
• Ability to climb V7 or 5.13 (preferred).
• Highly creative and collaborative with strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute a route setting strategy with Head Route Setter.
• Manage hold and volume inventory, cleaning, organizing, and replenishment weekly.
• Use PPE and risk management practices in all areas of the facility.
• Clock in/out on time and communicate any time-off requests or tardiness to supervisor.
• Contribute to Performance Review goals and team discussions.
• Arrive punctually and contribute to all aspects of the day.
• Ensure high quality work and maintain daily pace.

Skills

Route setting

V7/5.13 climbing

Team player

Creativity

Punctuality

Communication

Attention to detail

Reliability

Job description

Our mission at The Boulder Field and The Stack Climbing is to serve those seeking a world-class fitness facility with excellence in all respects: a clean, safe, comfortable environment, challenging and fun fitness opportunities, and a culture of trust, support, and camaraderie.

We believe that the routes on our walls are our most valuable product. They form the foundation of inspiration that the rest of the facility and community revolves around. Our route setters are tasked with the responsibility of creating motivating, approachable, thought provoking challenges that educate and strengthen our members and guests.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

• Reporting to the Director of Setting, working with a small route setting team at world class climbing and fitness facilities in Sacramento and Davis, CA
• 16 – 32 hours per week
• $22 – $26 per hour based on experience
• Eligible for health insurance with significant company contribution toward premiums, provided an average weekly clock of at least 32 hours for at least 12 weeks
• Key position with a rapidly growing company dedicated to employee growth and advancement.

Qualifications And Characteristics

• Employment history exemplifying the values and culture of The Boulder Field and The Stack Climbing
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a route setter
• Ability to consistently climb V7 or 5.13 (preferred)
• Highly creative, collaborative, organized, and detail oriented
• A team player with a strong work ethic
• Punctual and reliable
• Able to lift 40+ pounds
• Highly communicative
• Able to seek, give, and receive critiques/feedback in a constructive manner
• Motivated to learn, grow, and adapt to the rapidly changing world of route setting
• Capable of consistently creating routes that inspire and challenge climbers of all abilities, dimensions, skill sets and backgrounds

Functions

• Working with the Head Route Setter and fellow Route Setters to create and execute a route setting strategy
• Execute all related functions, including hold and volume inventory management, cleaning, organizing, and replenishment on a weekly basis
• Uses appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and risk management practices in all areas of the facility
• Clocks in/out in a timely manner and communicates with the Head Route Setter regarding any Time-off requests, sick days, or tardiness
• Uses Performance Review goals to facilitate career development, as directed by Head Route Setter
• Contributes to team discussions.
• Arrives to shifts punctually
• Contributes to all aspects of the day
• Ensures personal work quality and daily pace