Routesetter at Climbing Business Journal

Reports To: Lead Routesetter

Type of Position: Part-Time, Hourly, Staff

Company Mission: By serving our communities with an open, inclusive environment, and remarkable climbing experiences, The Spot provides customers and staff with experiences and opportunities that develop strong bodies, healthy minds, and friendships for life.

Job Description: Routesetters at The Spot are primarily responsible for the creation and production of high quality commercial boulder problems and routes. The Spot’s unique flavor of Routesetting encourages a creative mindset and seeks staff who are looking to progress and continually develop their craft. Events and competitions are a large part of Spot culture, and as such setting staff will be asked to curate comp style boulders, work occasional long days, be a team player and actively participate in the Spot community.

Pay Range

$20.00-$22.00/hr for boulder setting

$21.50-$22.50/hr for rope setting

Position Responsibilities

• Execute all necessary route setting activities to maintain the highest possible level of quality, grading, consistency, turnover, and innovation with the route setting product
• Continually strive to improve our product and to establish the gym as an industry leader through our route setting
• Continually strive to improve personal setting skills
• Conduct all setting activities with attention and regard to the risk mitigation of the setting environment and product output for maximum possible client enjoyment
• Deliver world-class routes for all users from beginners and recreational climbers to elite climbing athletes
• Maintain the equipment and supplies for setting; communicate with Setting Leads and Route Setting Manager when new equipment is needed
• Work with the Setting Leads and Route Setting Manager to improve the efficiency and performance of the department as a whole
• Adequately maintain the equipment, holds, and gym areas while mitigating risk for themselves, coworkers and members
• Take direction from the Setting Leads to perform setting support or logistical activities
• These tasks include but aren’t limited to: hold stripping, hold cleaning and organization, route taping, setting area cleanup, setting shop organization, tapping t-nuts, etc
• Attend all mandatory training sessions and meetings as directed
• Work as part of the setting team to provide a well rounded product for customers to enjoy. Take direction and set what is needed in a given day to round out the spread for the zone and the gym as a whole
• Forerun with the team to help maintain the highest quality product. Provide constructive feedback for any and all problems/routes
• Ability to manage your time clock appropriately
  

Qualifications

• 2+ years commercial route setting experience
• Experience in the indoor climbing gym industry
• Rounded indoor/outdoor climbing experience
• Ability to forerun v5/5.12 comfortably
• Basic understanding of movement and athletic empathy
• Applicants must be willing and able to work occasional long days and off hours
• Ability to work long hours working a physically, mentally and emotionally demanding job
• Background check required
• Must be able to independently follow written and verbal instructions
• Must be able to cheerfully and professionally communicate with members of the public
• Must be able to attend all scheduled or assigned shifts
• Must be able to comply with all industry and facility safety standards
• USAC qualifications preferred
  
  

Reports/logs To Be Delivered To Direct Supervisor

• Annual, supervisor, and business feedback and review
  
  

Performance Criteria

Follows the Mission Statement of Business 10% Achieves Position Responsibilities 80% Exceeds Job Expectations 10%

Environmental and Physical Demands

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs
• Proficiency in using power tools like impact drivers and angle grinders.
• The ability to stand for extended periods during practices (often 3 or more hours) and demonstrations.
• Climbing and balancing
• Must be able to frequently work at heights, often up to 40 feet with fall protection or up to 20 feet using a ladder.
• Continuous crouching, kneeling, twisting, reaching, and climbing
• Continuous repetitive hand and arm movements, finger dexterity.
• Ability to hear and speak clearly.
• Exposure to airborne chalk dust
• Standing, kneeling, balancing, pushing, pulling, and repeated use of hand and wrist muscles.
  
  

Benefits: We take care of our team with benefits that support your health, lifestyle, and future depending on position status. Enjoy comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid sick time, and optional supplemental insurance like accident, life, and short-term disability. Plan ahead with a 401(k) retirement plan and make your commute easier with RTD transit passes. As a part of the team, you’ll receive a free membership to The Spot for you and a loved one. The Spot offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, sick time, for full time staff. Including supplemental insurance such as Accident, Life, and Short Term Disability. We also offer a 401(k), RTD passes, and company perks such as free membership are also available to regular staff.

Apply by Date: Jan 2, 2026, or until filled

Apply at: https://www.thespotgym.com/careers