| Responsibilities + Duties |
Leadership & Team Management
- Lead, mentor, and develop the routesetting team through training, feedback, and performance coaching.
- Create and manage the routesetting schedule to maintain consistency and minimize disruption to members.
- Provide setting assignments to team
- Foster a collaborative, professional, and positive team environment.
- Assist in recruiting, onboarding, and training new routesetters.
Routesetting
- Design and maintain a diverse selection of high-quality routes and boulder problems for all ability levels.
- Ensure a consistent flow of newly set climbs throughout the facility.
- Monitor route quality, movement variety, grading consistency, and member experience.
- Plan seasonal resets and coordinate specialty setting for events, competitions, advanced classes, and youth programs
- Lead setting for local competitions and special events according to the annual competition schedule.
Safety & Risk Management
- Ensure all routesetting follows current industry safety standards and best practices.
- Inspect climbing terrain, anchors, volumes, and hardware during each reset.
- Oversee proper use and maintenance of routesetting equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Identify and address safety concerns promptly.
Wall & Hold Maintenance
- Oversee hold inventory, organization, washing, and replacement.
- Coordinate wall maintenance needs with the Facility Manager.
- Ensure holds, volumes, and hardware remain in excellent condition.
Collaboration
- Work closely with Head Routesetters and routesetting teams at other Planet Rock locations to maintain consistency across the organization.
- Share setting ideas, techniques, and best practices between facilities.
- Coordinate with gym management regarding programming, competitions, member feedback, and facility needs.
Professional Development
- Stay current with industry trends and routesetting techniques.
- Pursue and maintain applicable routesetting certifications when appropriate.
- Encourage continuing education and skill development within the routesetting team.
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