Full-Time Routesetter

Position: Full-Time Routesetter

Pay Scale: $22-$26 hourly, based on experience

Hours: 36-40 hours, weekly

Ideal Start Date: November 15th, 2024-December 1st, 2024

Job Description:

This is a career level position with room for advancement in a quickly growing company. A full-time routesetter is responsible for the regular turn over of routes and boulders at both PRG facilities (Portland and Beaverton.) As a full-time setter you will learn all aspects of working in the setting department at PRG and will assist in various housekeeping tasks besides routesetting. Through our department you will have the opportunity to learn everything you need to know to advance your career.

Setters will be expected to set at both our current gym (located in Portland, Oregon) and our new facility (located in Beaverton, Oregon) weekly.

Job Responsibilities:

• Set and forerun boulders and routes 4 days a week.
• Wash Holds.
• Replace T-nuts
• Wash Walls
• Replace worn-out ropes
• Assist in wall maintenance.

Ideal Qualifications:

• 2+ years of commercial routesetting experience
• Strong Work at Heights knowledge.
• Ability to forerun V7+/ 5.12
• USAC Level 1 or higher certification, or equivalent.
• Experience using Kaya/plastick or other routesetting software.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal.

Benefits:

• 120 hours of PTO- Accruing over the year.
• 40 hours of Sick Leave- Accruing over the year.
• 3 paid holidays per year (4th of July, Thanksgiving, December 25th)
• 401k eligibility.
• Professional Development.
• 2 Hours weekly of paid Yoga.
• Health Coverage for you and your legally wedded spouse.
• PRG Membership.
• 30% discount at PRG pro shop and 20% discount at PRG Cafe(s).
• Industry Pro Deals- Including free lift tickets at local ski resorts.

If this position makes you excited or you’d like to know more about setting at Portland Rock Gym, please email your cover letter and resume to our Director of Routesetting Nick Gagliardi at Holds@portlandrockgym.com.