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Routesetter

Routesetter
Part Time
Posted: 3 weeks ago
Closes: July 31, 2025
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Bridges Rock Gym
Bridges Rock Gym
San Diego Street, El Cerrito
CA

About Bridges Rock Gym

Bridges Rock Gym is an indoor climbing and fitness facility where climbers, slackliners, and fitness enthusiasts convene in a fun and social environment. Our goal is to offer the best indoor bouldering experience possible, as well as outstanding fitness programs and equipment while sustaining a dynamic, cohesive, and engaging workplace.

Description

Bridges Rock Gym is looking for part-time routesetters to help engage our customer base with fun, creative, and challenging boulder problems. You will report directly to the Head Routesetter, and support them in executing our Routesetting program in accordance with our Routesetting Policies and Procedures.

We are currently hiring for two 3-day/week roles. We have room for the right candidates to make up hours in other departments (coaching, teaching, desk, etc).

Responsibilities

  • Lift and carry heavy objects (up to 50 lbs)
  • Set and forerun 3-5 boulder problems in a day + all other tasks related to route setting
  • Utilizing safe work practices
  • Utilizing and updating routesetting database (Plastick)
  • Observing member/guest climbing behavior to inform routesetting
  • Observing youth members and youth programming to inform routesetting 
  • Meet with Head Routesetter regularly
  • Attend quarterly route setting meetings and/or special trainings 
  • Availability to work according to the needs of the business, specifically during competition season

Qualifications

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong team player
  • Strong work ethic
  • Able to give and receive constructive criticism & feedback
  • Commercial or competition routesetting experience preferred
  • USA Climbing Routesetting Certification Level 1 or higher preferred
  • Experience in a commercial climbing gym preferred
  • Extensive personal climbing experience (3+ years)
  • Dedication to the sport
  • Able to onsight V5 minimum
  • Able to lift and carry heavy objects (up to 50 lbs)

Compensation

This is a part-time, hourly position starting at $17.77/hour. Range is from $17.77-25/hour. Starting rate is negotiable with experience.

Benefits

Work hard, play harder. In addition to foster a fun, supportive work environment, we offer the following benefits:

  • Paid Sick Time
  • Health benefits available with employee contribution
  • 401k available with employee contribution
  • Complimentary Gym Membership 
  • Discounted Gym Membership for family / significant other
  • Complimentary Guest Passes for friends
  • 25% discount on in-gym retail purchases
  • Discounts + Pro Deals from industry patterns
  • Discounts from neighboring climbing gyms

Application

To apply, please send resumé and cover letter to [email protected].


Application Email: [email protected]
Application Deadline: July 31, 2025
Expiration Date: August 25, 2025
Bridges Rock Gym
Bridges Rock Gym
San Diego Street, El Cerrito
CA