Routesetter (Professional) - UG Denver/Castle Rock (Part-Time) (non-exempt)

Ubergrippen Indoor Climbing Denver; Castle Rock (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great work environment

Profit sharing bonus

Free membership

401k match

Free classes

Paid sick leave

Advancement opportunities

Retail discounts

Team camaraderie

Job summary

Ubergrippen Indoor Climbing Denver is seeking a Routesetting Professional to join our team on a part-time or full-time hourly (non-exempt) basis, split between Denver and Castle Rock. The role focuses on creating engaging, high-quality routes for climbers of all levels and maintaining safety standards.

The position runs on a set schedule with four setting days per week (Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri 7:30am–4:30pm); starting pay ranges from $21.75 to $24.50 per hour plus potential profit sharing and

Qualifications

• Independently setting up all rigging and safety equipment to Übergrippen standards for setting on ropes and boulders.
• Set on average 2-4 routes (average 3) per shift on walls 25–40 ft high or 6–9 boulders during a regular 8-hour day.
• Assist daily setter duties with minimal supervision: stripping, hold wash, setup/cleanup of equipment, and organization.
• Participate in daily forerunning up to 5.13/V10 and provide feedback on climber size and intended difficulty.
• Perform wall maintenance including repairs, nut checks, anchor checks, rope checks, and Auto Belay inspections.
• Maintain strict adherence to Übergrippen safety practices and PPE.

Job description

Join Ubergrippen Indoor Climbing Crag as a part-time/full-time hourly (non-exempt) Routesetting Professional.

Übergrippen 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!This position will be split between Denver and Castle Rock locations.Übergrippen'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 Professional position is for experienced routesetters who are excited about 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 crusher, and everyone in between!

Job Duties

(A) Perform all daily activities on the routesetting team under the direction the the Übergrippen Head Route Setter / Director of Setting:

1. Independently setting up all rigging and safety equipment to Übergrippen standards for setting on ropes and boulders.

2. Set on average 2-4 routes (average of 3) per shift on walls ranging from 25-40 high or 6-9 boulders during a regular 8 hour setting day. Must be capable of setting 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 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 upto5.13/V10and provide valuable feedback with a demonstrated understanding variables of 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).

(B) Maintain strict adherenceto all Übergrippen 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 Übergrippen'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.

• 401k with employee match up to 4% (per eligibility and plan rules).

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

• Paid sick leave.

• Advancement opportunities: We hire and promote from within when full time opportunities arise.

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

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

Compensation

• Starting compensation $21.75/hr to $24.50/hr dependent on past experience and demonstrated skill and knowledge of route setting and climbing movement PLUS potential for annual profit sharing bonuses.