Routesetter Apprentice - Sacramento Pipeworks NorCal

About the role

Touchstone Climbing owns and operates 19 climbing gyms across California. We're more than gyms — we're a community. In addition to competitive pay, outstanding benefits, free gym membership, and other perks, joining our team connects you with all we have going on in our dynamic community. Touchstone is looking for enthusiastic and friendly new team members to join our routesetting team as apprentices in Southern California. The apprentice program is intended to bring inexperienced setters up to speed on all the skills and techniques required for routesetting, creating a pathway for newer climbers to become routesetters. This position is part-time, working less than 30 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Removal, washing, and sorting of climbing holds
• Setting, forerunning, and accurate grading of new routes and boulder problems
• Maintenance, organization, and care of routesetting tools and supplies
• Integrating routesetting and customer service
• Proper use of setting tools and PPE
• Ensuring that climbing and gym safety standards are being met
• Helping maintain a clean gym

Requirements

• Passion for climbing, fitness, wellness, creative arts, or all of the above
• Ability to work both cooperatively within a team and independently over the course of a work day
• Highly self-directed and motivated; if you see a task that needs to be done, you do it
• Comfortable working with light power tools and not intimidated by working at heights of up to 45 feet
• Weekday availability for two 8-hour shifts per week

Position type

Part-time, less than 30 hours per week. This is a three-month apprenticeship with the potential to extend an additional three months.

Compensation

Starting pay is $20.00/hour. Individual compensation decisions are based on factors including facility location and type, membership volume, experience, and job/position tenure.

Benefits

• Medical FSA — all employees eligible to make pre-tax contributions to a Flexible Spending Account for medical expenses
• Paid Time Off — vacation and sick leave provided
• Free Gym Membership — access to all Touchstone facilities
• Flexible Work Schedule — supporting work-life balance

Location

Sacramento Pipeworks, 116 N 16th St, Sacramento, CA 95814