Routesetter (Apprentice) - UG Denver/Castle Rock (Part Time)

Ubergrippen Indoor Climbing Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Sharing Bonus program

Free Übergrippen membership

Free climbing and fitness classes

Paid sick leave

Advancement opportunities to Routeset.

UG retail discounts

Team with climber passion

Job summary

Ubergrippen Indoor Climbing Denver is seeking a part-time part-time hourly Routesetting Apprentice to join our setting team at the Denver and Castle Rock locations. The role is entry level with no prior commercial routesetting experience and offers a fixed weekly schedule until further notice.

Responsibilities include learning rigging and safety practices, setting 2–3 routes per shift, daily setter duties, forerunning feedback, and wall maintenance, with opportunities to grow into a professional

Qualifications

• Entry level role with no prior commercial routesetting experience.
• Must be passionate about climbing and learning.
• Willing to work the indicated schedule across Denver and Castle Rock locations.

Responsibilities

• Gain mastery of rigging and safety equipment to UG standards for setting on ropes and boulders.
• Set 2–3 routes per shift (4–8 boulders) across a range of grades as directed by the Head Route Setter.
• Perform daily setter duties including stripping, hold wash, setup/cleanup of equipment, and organizing gear.
• Participate in daily forerunning and provide feedback on variables like climber size and difficulty.
• Perform wall maintenance (repairs, T-nut checks, rope checks, Auto Belay inspections and installation).
• Maintain adherence to UG safety practices and PPE.

Skills

Climbing movement

Rigging awareness

Team collaboration

Job description

Join Ubergrippen Indoor Climbing Crag as a part time hourly Routesetting Apprentice.

Ubergrippen is an indoor rock climbing facility with locations in the Colorado Front Range (NE Denver and Castle Rock). Share your love of climbing by joining our team!We are currently hiring people interested in becoming professional routesetters. This is an entry level route setting position that requires no previous commercial setting experience. This position will be split between Denver and Castle Rock locations.UG's setting team has a fixed setting schedule with 4 setting days per week (split between Denver and Castle Rock). The schedule may vary or change at any time, but the current schedule is Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday from 7:30am to 4:30pm.

The Routesetting Apprentice position is for new or aspiring routesetters with no or minimal commercial route setting experience who are excited about developing into a professional route setter with a focus on creating world class climbing routes in a community/commercial setting! Our setting team's role is to maximize the guest experience through the creation of engaging, thoughtful, and creative climbing routes and problems that work to create good movement and minimize risk of injury. Must be interested in setting great routes for the first time climber, the elite team crusher, and everyone in between! We are looking for people with a passion for climbing and interest in mastering your knowledge of climbing movement.

Job Duties

• Perform all daily activities on the routesetting team under the direction the the UG Head Route Setter / Director of Setting:

1. Gain mastery of all rigging and safety equipment to UG standards for setting on ropes and boulders.

2. Set on average 2-3 routes per shift (4-8 boulders) of a full range of grades and and diverse styles at grade specified by head setter that are high-quality and require minimal adjustments during forerunning.

3. Take part in the all daily setter duties with minimal direction and supervision including stripping and hold wash, setup and cleanup of all setting equipment, and organizing setting equipment and room.

4. Participate in daily forerunning and provide valuable feedback with a demonstrated understanding of variables such as climber size, intended difficulty, etc.

5. Perform wall maintenance (e.g. behind the wall repairs, t-nut replacement, anchor checks, rope checks, Auto Belay inspections, Auto Belay take down and installation).

• Maintain strict adherenceto all UG safety practices and policies including usage of PPE and following industry best practices for work at heights

Part Time Benefits

• Great work environment: Our staff and members are THE BEST!

• Participation in UG's Profit Sharing Bonus plan annually with bonuses determined by both company profits, AND individual performance, annual hours worked, tenure, and leadership position.

• Free Übergrippen membership with minimum 8-hours worked per 2 week pay period.

• Opportunities to take free climbing and fitness classes to help you advance your own climbing skills.

• Paid sick leave.

• Advancement opportunities: Opportunity to join our team as a Routesetting Professional after demonstrated mastery of all skills required for the position AND potential to join our staff as a full time employee with other roles (e.g. coach, team member, etc).

• Discounts in UG's retail shop and access to industry Pro Deal discounts.

• Being part of a great team of coworkers who share a passion for climbing and community and take extreme pride in providing an excellent experience to all our guests!

Compensation

• Starting compensation $19.50/hr with semi-annual adjustments based on demonstrated professional growth, quality of work, output (volume), and expertise in climbing and movement and how it applies to setting.

• Candidate will be eligible for a promotion to the Route Setting Professional position once they are able to consistently demonstrate their ability to meet the requirements for the Route Setting Professional position.