Routesetter: Full-Time, Tier 3

The Why

We’re driven to inspire lifelong climbers who seek learning, self-growth, and connection with the community.

The How

• Expert at climbing movement and creating meaningful movement experiences through routesetting
• Creative, self-driven, and motivated to push what’s possible in the setting industry
• Model communication standards for the team, regularly providing and soliciting clear and direct feedback
• Lead and top rope routes in accordance with Mesa Rim protocols
• Mentor fellow Setters and set engaging boulders
• Lead by example and maintain high standards for clean and organized work spaces
• Support team in managing time effectively, providing guidance for the team’s workflow and setting practices
• Demonstrate strong self-objectivity and desire to grow, regularly soliciting and processing feedback from Team
• Lead by example and support the team in communicating clearly with one another
• Serve as a Mesa Rim cultural example, consistently demonstrating and holding others accountable to Mesa Rim Core Values
• Serve as Mesa Rim representative, engaging with the community about climbing and routes as needed

Required

• At least 18 years old
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Contribute to Mesa Rim Climbing Center culture
• Seek and accept, as well as give, critical feedback in a professional manner
• Positive attitude and be a team player
• Drive to grow professionally
• Understand and demonstrate climbing movement up to 5.13 and v7
• Forerun lead routes, top rope routes, and boulder problems
• At least three years setting experience in rope climbing gym
• Understand and follow Mesa Rim Work at Height policies
• Boulder and Sport competition setting experience

Nice-to-Haves

• USAC certification
• Previous leadership experience
• Ability to demonstrate climbing movement up to 5.14 and v10

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Frequent exposure to loud noise, vibration from power drills, airborne particles, dry conditions (non-weather)
• Risk of moving mechanical parts, mechanical burn, and bodily fluid
• Regular exposure to Work at Height with the use of climbing gear, rigging, aerial boom lifts and/or ladders
• Frequent walking up and down stairs, gripping with hands, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching with hands and arms, reaching overhead with arms, walking on hard/soft and even/uneven surfaces, using a computer, talking, yelling, and hearing
• Lifting and/or moving up to 5 pounds, frequently lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds
• Regular exposure to risk of falling from height, falling objects, and trip hazards

Pay Range

$23.50-$32.00/hour