Experienced Routesetter

General Summary

To be the innovative leader of indoor climbing, outdoor adventure, and fitness for the active community.

General ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Arrive on time and get to work in a timely manner
• Take initiative during “down-time” to organize, clean & keep themselves busy
• Help curate the best possible experience for our community
• Strive to innovate and expand upon what the Routesetting department can do
• Routesetting And Maintenance
• Set and/or remove 2-5 times per week
• Experiment with different setting styles, innovating and co-creating with the rest of the team while being mindful of the varying needs of a wide range of types of climbers in the community
• Generate new ideas about how the Routesetting Department can differentiate itself and develop the Edgeworks Setting Brand
• Follow best practices for work area safety and follow all risk management protocols
• Participate in daily, weekly, and monthly inspections of Climbing terrain, Ropes, Routesetting Equipment / PPE.
• Ensure general maintenance of walls and work product, including:
• Ensuring all holds and volumes are appropriately bolted to the wall and/or set screwed in accordance to Edgeworks standards
• Ensuring all routes and problems are set in a functionally creative manner that adheres to the Edgeworks setting brand
• Ensuring all the workspaces are cleaned prior to being opened to the public
• Keeping the hold room and other workspaces clean and organized
• Setting for competitions and events
• Teamwork And Communication
• Able to communicate effectively, empathetically, and in a timely manner with the Routesetting Leadership team and other setters
• Able to manage difficult circumstances with a positive attitude

Must-haves

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Passion for climbing and the craft of routesetting
• Ability to seek and accept, as well as give, critical feedback in a professional manner
• The mentality of a team player and the ability to follow directions
• A drive to grow professionally
• An understanding and ability to demonstrate climbing movement up to 5.11 and/or V5
• Ability to forerun lead routes, top rope routes and boulder problems

Nice-to-haves

• 1-2 years of prior commercial routesetting experience
• USAC Certification
• CWA Certification
• Ability to demonstrate climbing movement up to 5.12 and V6

Physical Demands

• Frequently perform work at height using climbing gear, rigging, lifts, or ladders
• Walking up/down stairs and gripping with hands
• Regularly climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and smelling
• Frequent manual dexterity, using both hands simultaneously, reaching overhead, walking on various surfaces
• Regularly lifting/moving of objects up to 5lbs, frequent lifting/moving up to 25lbs, and occasional lifting/moving up to 50lbs

Employment Status

Part-Time Hourly. Potential for Full-Time Hourly employment.

Wage

$23.89 to $28.37 per hour

Edgeworks Membership and Discounts

Professional Development Opportunities

Industry Benefits/Perks

We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply. If your background doesn’t perfectly align with the qualifications outlined above, we still encourage you to apply. Applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.