Routesetter Apprentice - Sacramento Pipeworks NorCal

Touchstone Climbing Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical FSA

Paid Time Off

Free Gym Membership

Flexible Schedule

Job summary

Touchstone Climbing Inc. is seeking enthusiastic apprentices to join our routesetting team at Sacramento Pipeworks in Sacramento, CA. The Apprentice program trains newcomers in routesetting skills within a creative gym environment.

This part-time role (less than 30 hours per week) starts at $20/hour and includes benefits such as Medical FSA, Paid Time Off, Free Gym Membership, and a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• Passion for climbing, fitness, wellness, creative arts, or all of the above.
• Ability to work cooperatively within a team and independently over the course of a work day.
• Highly self-directed and motivated; if you see a task that needs to be done, you do it.
• Comfortable working with light power tools and not intimidated by working at heights of up to 45 feet
• Weekday availability for two 8 hour shifts per week
• This is a three month apprenticeship, with the potential to extend an additional three months

Responsibilities

• Removal, washing, and sorting of climbing holds
• Setting, forerunning, and accurate grading of new routes and boulder problems
• Maintenance, organization, and care of routesetting tools and supplies
• Integrating routesetting and customer service
• The proper use of setting tools and PPE
• Ensuring that climbing and gym safety standards are being met
• Helping maintain a clean gym

Skills

Passion for climbing

Teamwork

Self-directed

Light power tools

Working at heights 45 ft

Weekday availability

Job description

In addition to competitive pay, outstanding benefits, free gym membership, and other perks, joining our team connects you with all we have going on in our dynamic community.

About the Role

Touchstone is looking for enthusiastic and friendly new team members to join our routesetting team as apprentices in Southern California. The apprentice program is intended to bring inexperienced setters up to speed on all the skills and techniques required for routesetting. Through this program, we hope to createe a pathway for newer climbers to become a routesetter. If you’re ready to work in a fun and creative environment where people share your psych for climbing and fitness, we’d love to hear from you!

This position is part-time, working less than 30 hours per week.

Apprentice duties include but are not limited to :

• Removal, washing, and sorting of climbing holds
• Setting, forerunning, and accurate grading of new routes and boulder problems
• Maintenance, organization, and care of routesetting tools and supplies
• Integrating routesetting and customer service
• The proper use of setting tools and PPE
• Ensuring that climbing and gym safety standards are being met
• Helping maintain a clean gym

Job Requirements :

• Passion for climbing, fitness, wellness, creative arts, or all of the above!
• Ability to work both cooperatively within a team and independently over the course of a work day
• Highly self-directed and motivated; if you see a task that needs to be done, you do it
• Comfortable working with light power tools and not intimidated by working at heights of up to 45 feet
• Weekday availability for two 8 hour shifts per week
• This is a three month apprenticeship, with the potential to extend an additional three months

Position Type:
Part-time, less than 30 hours per week

Compensation:

Starting Pay is $20.00/hour. Routesetter Apprentice individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to; facility location and type, membership volume, experience, and job/position tenure.

Benefits:

At Touchstone, we value our employees and offer the following benefits for part time employees:

• Medical FSA - All employees are eligible to make Pre-tax contributions to a Flexible Spending Account for medical expenses
• Paid Time Off – Vacation and sick leave provided
• Free Gym Membership – Access to all Touchstone facilities
• Flexible Work Schedule – Supporting work-life balance
  
  

Disclaimer:
This is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. The responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the jobholder may expand beyond those outlined here.

We believe in fostering a supportive and rewarding work environment where our employees can thrive.

How to Apply:

If this sounds like something you’d love to do, we want to hear from you! Click Apply now to submit your application!

Location:
Sacramento Pipeworks
116 N 16th St,
Sacramento, CA 95814