Head Routesetter

Insight Climbing & Movement is looking for a Head Routesetter to manage our setting program across two locations in Bainbridge Island, WA (full-service) and Bremerton, WA (bouldering), both a short ferry ride from downtown Seattle.

We’re seeking an experienced routesetter looking for a flexible opportunity; this is a part-time role of approximately 20 hours per week (or 7-8 setting days per month with additional admin time) which can be arranged on a weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly schedule (for example, 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off). Our priority is delivering a high-quality product to all levels of our climbing community, from beginner to advanced, and we will entertain flexible options to achieve this goal.

Insight is a values-based, female owned company; small-town gyms with big ideas, passionate about being a socially responsible business, reducing our impact on the planet, embracing advancements in our industry, and committed to fostering a fun and welcoming atmosphere for everyone who walks through our doors.

If desired, there is the potential to couple this role with coaching youth in our team program for 6-12 hours per week.

The work: 

• Create a fun, safe, and challenging climbing experience for every ability level and body type in alignment with commercial routesetting standards and company strategy
• Manage the routesetting team including hiring, training, developing, managing, and if necessary, terminating
• Maintaining consistent grades and managing route turnover in alignment with company strategy
• Commitment to highest safety standards and use best industry practices for working at height
• Participate in facility maintenance including walls, belay equipment, and inspection of setting hardware
• Continuously seek opportunities to develop skills, including setting, personal growth and leadership

Your background: 

• 4+ years route setting experience in an established commercial climbing gym
• 5+ years climbing, including sport lead, top rope, and bouldering
• 2+ years in a routesetting leadership role, working with management to attain common goals
• Rope system knowledge (safety, haul systems, work at height, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to lead & manage others using kind, clear and respectful communication skills, including experience hiring, training, delivering corrective feedback, and terminating when needed
• Collaborating with management to meet the setting needs of a commercial facility
• Innovative and creative thinker who enjoys exploring new ideas
• Able to work 15+ hours/week in a physical capacity
• Willing to work outside normal business hours including early mornings, evenings, and weekends around competitions and gym events
• Able to climb and/or forerun V8/5.13
• USAC Level II Setter Certification or higher preferred
• Experience setting USAC Local competitions preferred

Compensation:

• $29-35/hour, dependent on experience; 20 hours/week (per job description, additional hours may be available)
• Schedule flexibility available (weekly/monthly)
• 401k
• Health insurance stipend
• 120 hours PTO per year
• Annual education stipend as well as paid training, professional development, and internal growth opportunities
• Industry discounts
• Free gym membership, discounted memberships for family