Full-Time Route Setter & Comp Team Coach
Method Climbing
Location
Method Climbing — Newark, NJ
Full-Time Position | Approximately 35–40 Hours Per Week
- 20–25 Hours Route Setting
- 15–20 Hours Elite Team Coaching
About Method Climbing Team
Method Climbing Team is committed to developing world-class climbers through intentional coaching, structured progression, and a deeply supportive team culture. We believe elite performance is built through consistency, accountability, technical mastery, and athlete-centered coaching.
- Long-term athlete development
- High standards with high support
- Process over outcome
- Technical mastery and movement quality
- Mental resilience and competition readiness
- Building strong humans first, strong climbers second
We are looking for a motivated and experienced individual who is passionate about both elite athlete development and high-quality route setting.
Position Overview
This hybrid full-time role combines elite-level coaching responsibilities with leadership and execution in route setting. The ideal candidate understands how thoughtful setting and intentional coaching work together to create exceptional climber development.
Coaching Responsibilities (15–20 Hours/Week)
- Lead and assist Elite Team practices
- Coach bouldering, sport climbing, movement, strength, and competition strategy
- Provide technical analysis and individualized athlete feedback
- Support competition preparation and athlete goal setting
- Maintain a disciplined, positive, and growth-oriented team culture
Route Setting Responsibilities (20–25 Hours/Week)
- Set high-quality commercial and competition-style climbs
- Create movement that supports athlete progression and member engagement
- Maintain strong standards for safety, creativity, and consistency
Qualifications
- Previous coaching experience with competitive climbers
- 3+ years previous commercial or competition route setting experience
- Ability to forerun V9+ in all styles
- Comfortable setting a variety of climbing styles from V0-V10
- Strong understanding of climbing movement and training principles
- Professional, reliable, and team-oriented mindset
- Coaching availability Monday–Thursday 4pm-8pm and Saturdays
- Setting availability Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 9am-5pm
- Strong communication skills and ability to provide and receive feedback
Preferred
- Experience coaching elite or nationally competitive youth athletes
- USAC coaching certifications or equivalent experience
- USAC setting certifications or equivalent experience
- Competition climbing experience at a high level
- Experience setting for youth competitions or high-performance programs
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive full-time compensation based on experience ($22-$28/hr)
- Professional development opportunities
- Competition coaching opportunities and travel potential
- Growth opportunities within Method Climbing
To Apply
Please send your resume, coaching/setting philosophy statement, relevant experience, and availability to: jeremy@methodclimb.com + nick@methodclimb.com
Subject Line: Full-Time Coach & Route Setter Application – [Your Name]
Join Us
If you are passionate about athlete development, creative route setting, and helping build a high-performance climbing culture, we’d love to hear from you.
