Routesetting Apprentice: Part-Time Growth Path

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

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Sharing Bonus plan annually

Free Übergrippen membership after 8+ h

Opportunities to take free climbing/gy

Paid sick leave

Advancement opportunities to full-time

Discounts in UG's retail shop

Job summary

Ubergrippen Indoor Climbing Crag in Colorado is seeking a part-time Routesetting Apprentice to join our team. The role will split time between Denver and Castle Rock, with a fixed weekly setting schedule of four days, 7:30am–4:30pm.

The apprentice position is for individuals with little to no commercial routesetting experience who are excited to grow into professional route setters, creating world-class climbing routes for climbers of all levels.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position with no prior route setting experience required.
• Interest in climbing and movement; passion for developing skills.

Responsibilities

• Gain mastery of rigging and safety equipment to UG standards.
• Set 2–3 routes per shift (4–8 boulders) across a range of grades.
• Participate in daily forerunning and provide feedback on variables like climber size and difficulty.
• Perform wall maintenance and routine setup/cleanup of setting equipment.

Skills

Rigging and safety equipment

Setting routes

Forerunning

Wall maintenance

Safety practices

Tools

Rigging equipment

Job description

Ubergrippen Indoor Climbing Crag in Colorado is seeking a part-time Routesetting Apprentice to join our team. The role will split time between Denver and Castle Rock, with a fixed weekly setting schedule of four days, 7:30am–4:30pm.

The apprentice position is for individuals with little to no commercial routesetting experience who are excited to grow into professional route setters, creating world-class climbing routes for climbers of all levels.