Junior Routesetter

About the role

As a Routesetter with Movement, you’ll join a collaborative, innovative, and passionate team of setters to develop high-quality, safe, and engaging climbs for the community. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Setting or Head Routesetter of your home gym, you’ll manage your daily workflow efficiently and productively. This role is based in Portland – applicants will be assigned this primary location but may have opportunities to support other locations as agreed upon.

Responsibilities

• Prepare setting area (boundaries, fixed lines, etc.)
• Strip wall sections to prepare for new routes/problems
• Set high quality skeletons (first draft of a climb) on all types of terrain
• Maintain tidy setting area throughout the day and help clean the area at the end of the day
• Adhere to and promote workplace safety expectations (Work at Height standards, etc.)
• Forerun (climb) product to help the routesetting team grade the routes/problems set each day
• Be open to feedback and willing to perform as directed
• Work collaboratively with the setting team to complete off‑the‑wall tasks in the absence of the Head Routesetter
• Additional tasks may include assisting anchor/safety inspections, setting boards and training equipment, setting for and participating in activations, customer engagement, or attending Routesetting department meetings

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Some experience on a route setting team, either through Movement’s Routesetting Apprenticeship Program or another setting environment
• Strong understanding of Work at Height standards and other workplace safety expectations
• Strong desire to further explore the craft of routesetting
• Ability to thrive in a team‑oriented and collaborative environment
• Solid work ethic and the ability to manage your own workflow
• Attention to detail
• Ability to communicate effectively and receive constructive feedback
• Ability to always follow and promote safe practices

Qualifications

• Lead climbing proficiency (bonus)
• Ability to climb at least 5.11 and/or V5 (bonus)

Skills

• Effective communication and receptiveness to feedback
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Workflow management and solid work ethic
• Attention to detail
• Safety‑conscious adherence to Work at Height standards

Benefits

• Free membership
• In‑gym discounts
• Guest visits
• Potential 401(k) eligibility
• Paid time off
• Health benefits

Pay

Starting pay at $21.00 – $22.25/hour, with flexibility based on experience.

Schedule

Part‑time position; scheduled shift times may vary from week to week or month to month.