Floating Route Setter & Adult Team Head Coach
Inner Peaks Climbing Center
About Us
Inner Peaks operates three premier facilities in Charlotte, North Carolina, offering a broad spectrum of climbing styles across both bouldering and rope routes. Our community is diverse, welcoming climbers of all experience levels.
Our facilities boast expansive bouldering terrain and lead walls soaring to 45–60 feet, allowing for intricate, thoughtful, and endurance-based routes. The Inner Peaks Setting Team prioritizes communication, creativity, efficiency, and growth mindset. We foster a supportive environment that values honest, respectful conversation and continuous learning.
Part 1: Floating Route Setter
Job Summary
The Floating Setter is an experienced professional capable of producing high-quality routes while managing the operational “ins and outs” of the setting department. While primarily following a standard setting routine, this role serves as a knowledgeable resource for the team and may be delegated to specific departmental tasks such as grade spread management, competition setting, and gear maintenance.
Job Details
- Schedule: Part-time (30 hours/week) | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday (8:00 AM – 6:00 PM)
- Boulders: Morning wall stripping; 4–5 boulders per day plus forerunning.
- Rope Days (Short Walls – 30ft): Stripping wall; 3 routes per day plus forerunning.
- Rope Days (Tall Walls – 45–60ft): Stripping wall; 1 route per day plus forerunning.
- Exceptions: Adjustments required for competitions and special events.
Job Requirements
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- High efficiency without sacrificing quality.
- Proven rope wall setting experience.
- Lead Climbing certification and comfort taking/catching falls (“whipping”).
- Preferred: 3+ years of setting experience and competition setting experience.
- Skill Level: Minimum V7 / 5.12 forerunning ability.
- Physical: Ability to lift 50 lbs overhead.
Part 2: Head Adult Team Coach
Job Summary
The Head Adult Team Coach provides expert instruction and leadership for the Adult Bouldering Team. This role is responsible for delivering goal-oriented sessions, developing curriculum, and managing rosters. The Head Coach balances direct instruction with administrative oversight, collaborating with assistant staff to ensure program success.
Job Details
- Schedule: Part-time (10–15 hours/week).
- Required Instruction: 4 hours per week of scheduled in-person bouldering lessons.
- Prep & Admin: 5–6 hours per week for curriculum development, roster management, and communication.
- Collaboration: 1 hour per week for coordination with the Assistant Coach.
- Optional Sessions: Up to 2 hours of Saturday informal instruction/community coaching.
Job Requirements
- Expert Bouldering Knowledge: Ability to deliver high-level technical instruction.
- Curriculum Development: Experience creating structured lesson plans.
- Administrative Proficiency: Experience with roster management and participant outreach.
- Safety Oversight: Strict adherence to facility safety protocols.
- Leadership: Ability to mentor assistant coaching staff.
Pay & Benefits
- Average Combined Hours: 38–40 hours per week.
- Compensation: Starting at $19.00 per hour (more possible with experience).
- Insurance: Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental plans.
- Professional Perks: PTO accrual, Paid Development Time, and Climbing Shoe Stipend.
- Facility Perks: Free Gym Membership and pro-shop/gym discounts.
Equal Opportunity Employer Inner Peaks encourages diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration without regard to gender, age, religion, disability, race, national origin, or sexual orientation.
