Routesetter

Climb is looking to hire a full-time routesetter to join its experienced crew. At Climb, our focus is on creating healthy, balanced, well-rounded climbers. In doing so, we help climbers avoid plateaus, injuries, and burnout. We focus our efforts on teaching climbers movement and testing them on their skills through our day-to-day setting and various events throughout the year.

A position on the Climb Nashville routesetting crew promises to be challenging, stimulating, and rewarding if the creation of movement and the development of climbers is of importance to you. Yes, we are looking for fit, capable routesetters, but more importantly, we are looking for individuals who have a passion for movement and an understanding of how to create it. Innovation is at the heart of the Climb routesetting program, therefore it’s expected that routesetters frequently explore new ideas with the team and consistently share their own.

Climb is headquartered in Nashville, TN with 5 total locations: Nashville, TN (3), Murfreesboro, TN (1) and Bentonville, AR (1). We value a healthy work/life balance that encourages our employees to pursue personal endeavors while displaying a strong commitment to our mission, To be a catalyst for community through personal transformation and vision, Connect People + Movement. Weekend and evening shifts are a requirement for this position.

Responsibilities:

• Displaying professionalism and a positive attitude
• Show support for Climb’s needs and its staff whenever possible
• Meeting and upholding safety and risk management policies and standards
• Maintaining the cleanliness of setter areas, staff areas, and throughout Climb
• Meeting stripping, washing, and setting quotas on schedule
• Replacing t-nuts and performing other hold, wall, and setting maintenance as necessary
• Perform weekly safety inspections and maintain inspection logs
• Adherence to the turnover, distribution, and productivity goals laid out by the Head Route Setter as well as the quality and consistency desired.
• Accept guidance and feedback from Head routesetters
• Maintain an understanding of the working condition of wall and safety equipment on a daily basis and perform improvements when necessary
• Report any workplace safety, quality, or personnel issues to the setting Head Route Setter immediately
• Communicate with Climb  staff to help support gym programs, groups, and setting goals
• Accountable for any additional responsibilities laid out by the Head Route Setter

Compensation:

• Hourly wage dependent on experience
• Climb gym membership
• Health insurance if eligible

Hours:

• 16-40 hours per week
• Weekdays, some nights and weekends

Required Qualifications

• Climb lead belay approval
• Ability to lift 50+lbs while walking on uneven surfaces
• Understanding of setting processes
• 2+ years bouldering and sport climbing experience

Desired Qualifications:

• CPR/First Aid certification
• Ability to climb 5.12 and V6 and forerun up to 5.13 and V8
• USAC Level 1 Certification

General Expectations:

• Thorough understanding of Climb’s mission
• Excellent dedication to customer service, organization, and risk management
• Proven responsibility, accountability, and reliability
• Comfortable working on ladders and at heights
• Knowledge of rope systems as they pertain to climbing and safety
• Passion for climbing, belaying, and safety procedures
• Desire to grow within Climb’s route setting program
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to give and receive constructive criticism
• Understanding of the needs of Climb’s youth programs