Routesetter Apprentice - SoCal

About The Role

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. Through this program, we hope to create a pathway for newer climbers to become a routesetter. If you're ready to work in a fun and creative environment where people share your psych for climbing and fitness, we'd love to hear from you! This position is part-time, working less than 30 hours per week.

Apprentice Duties Include But Are Not Limited To

• 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
• The proper use of setting tools and PPE
• Ensuring that climbing and gym safety standards are being met
• Helping maintain a clean gym

Job 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

This is a three month apprenticeship, with the potential to extend an additional three months.

Some Travel Required

Southern California routesetter apprentices may be scheduled to work at various gyms in Los Angeles and nearby cities. Gyms include Verdigo Boulders, The Post, Hollywood Boulders, LA Boulders, Cliffs of Id and Class 5.

Position Type

Part-time, less than 30 hours per week

Compensation And Benefits

Starting Pay is $20.00/hour. At Touchstone, we value our employees and offer the following benefits for part time employees:

• Medical FSA - All employees are 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

We believe in fostering a supportive and rewarding work environment where our employees can thrive.