Routesetter

VITAL’s mission is to create places that people love. Our gyms focus on bouldering and also offer programs such as yoga, aerial, cycle, and fitness. Open 24/7 for members, VITAL fosters a community built on trust, ownership, and mutual goodwill.

Responsibilities

• Create a variety of fun and accessible commercial boulder problems for climbers of different experience levels.
• Forerun and adjust boulder resets in a group environment.
• Provide and receive feedback regarding the routesetting.
• Participate in mentoring upcoming setters in the apprenticeship program.
• Assist the Setter Support Crew with wall stripping, washing, and sorting holds when necessary.
• Keep an organized and clean work area.
• Manage risk daily in the facility’s climbing areas.
• Maintain climbing walls and volumes, including t‑nut replacement, repainting, and general repairs.
• Support and be involved with competitions, events, and workshops.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of commercial routesetting experience.
• At least 3 years of climbing experience; indoor and outdoor experience preferred.
• In‑depth knowledge of climbing technique and movement.
• Creative thinking and problem‑solving abilities.
• Active involvement in the climbing community.
• Ability to work collaboratively, giving and receiving constructive criticism.
• Capability to work independently.
• Comfortable working on ladders with tools at height.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lb and stand or walk for prolonged periods.
• Experience with hand‑held power tools (impact driver, angle grinder, etc.).
• Ability to climb up to V8, set and forerun boulders past on‑sight limit.

Pay

$30 per hour, with structured wage increases.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance
• Mental Health Program
• 401(k) Matching
• Additional internal benefits programs
• Employee Membership plus Family/Friends offer