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Central Rock Gym1 week ago

Mass Posting - Head Route Setter

$49,920–$81,100 year

On-site · Hadley, Massachusetts, United States

Type
Part Time
Level
Senior Level
Education
Not Specified
Company size
Medium

Job Summary

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 include leading, scheduling, supervising the team; ensuring quality and quantity of routes and problems; forerunning and setting routes up to 5.13a and problems up to V7; coordinating staffing, scheduling, and competitions; maintaining hold inventory and wall preparation; managing setting zone organization and cleanliness; conducting safety checks and auto-belay maintenance; following safety protocols; staying up to date on setting trends and industry standards; and performing other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

  • 2+ years of climbing and route setting experience required
  • PRS 2, WAH 2 required, USAC 1 certification preferred
  • Friendly, approachable, and energetic personality
  • Comfortable working at heights of 40+ feet and on ropes, ladders, and lifts
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
  • Skilled with power tools (impact drivers, angle grinders, etc.)
  • Highly organized with excellent attention to detail
  • Self-motivated, independent, and team-oriented
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