Summary The Head Route Setter leads the local setting team, overseeing all aspects of route setting operations and maintenance. They ensure consistency, safety, and quality across all routes and boulders, while mentoring Assistant and Apprentice Setters. The Head Setter collaborates closely with management and the Regional Director to deliver the best possible climbing experience for the gym community.
Responsibilities
Lead, schedule, and supervise the local route setting team
Ensure consistency, quantity, and quality of all routes and boulder problems
Forerun and set routes up to 5.13a and problems up to V7
Coordinate with management on staffing, scheduling, and competitions
Maintain hold inventory and oversee hold cleaning and wall preparation
Manage setting zone organization and cleanliness
Conduct safety checks, inspections, and auto-belay maintenance
Follow all safety protocols and ensure staff compliance
Stay up to date on setting trends and industry standards
Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
Flexible schedule with early morning and afternoon availability
2+ years of climbing and route setting experience required