EP Climbing

Multi-gym Routesetter

Routesetter
Part Time
Posted: 4 weeks ago
Closes: March 17, 2025
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High Point Climbing and Fitness
219 Broad Street
Chattanooga, TN

 

We are a climber-owned and operated company that has been a staple in the Southeast for over 10 years with 8 facilities spanned across 3 states. We are looking for a skilled routesetter to join our team and work across three of our climbing facilities in the Chattanooga area. (Downtown Chattanooga, Riverside, and Cleveland) 

As a routesetter, you’ll have the opportunity to bring your creativity to life for climbers of all ability levels. This role offers a unique chance to set at multiple gyms with varying terrain and resources while contributing to the growth of our local climbing communities.

Minimum Experience

  • Be able to lift and move objects up to 50 lbs
  • Be comfortable setting/climbing boulders and rope routes
  • Be comfortable climbing a minimum V5/5.11 in a variety of styles
  • Be able to give and receive feedback to a diverse team with the goal of creating the best product for the community. 

Preferred Experience

  • 2+ years of setting experience
  • USAC certifications 
  • Understanding of commercial and competition routesetting theory
  • Proficiency of rope systems/ work at height
  • Routesetting management experience
  • Ability to forerun V9/5.13 in a variety of styles
  • Previous setting or coaching for youth teams and/or youth competitions

Responsibilities:

  • Day to day setting and forerunning: 3-6 boulders/ 1-4 routes per set
  • Excel at communicating with setting team members
  • Demonstrate advanced time management and efficient workflow
  • Log boulders and routes in tracking software
  • Set comps, both USAC events and local events
  • Maintain workplace cleanliness and organization
  • Excellent understanding of workplace risk management
  • Contribute to aspects of wall maintenance

Compensation and Perks

  • Hourly $11-18. Starting pay commensurate with experience
  • Average of 32 hours per week
  • Paid Time Off
  • Free membership and guest passes
  • Paid training and professional development
  • Industry Pro deals
  • Access to company Health Care Program

Please email your cover letter and resume to our Regional Head Routesetter Lex Johnson at [email protected]


Application Email: [email protected]
Application Deadline: March 17, 2025
Expiration Date: March 31, 2025
High Point Climbing and Fitness
219 Broad Street
Chattanooga, TN