The job in short
Climbing gym routesetter.
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- 21 d ago · posted 2025-05-12
- Location as listed
- Nashville, TN, USA
- Role
- Routesetter
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Job Details: Job Location: Climb Kraft - Nashville, TN, Salary Range: Undisclosed, 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.
A greater level of expertise, creativity, and understanding of the community is demanded of Climb’s Senior Routesetters as they aid the Head Routesetter in developing the program’s vision, driving the crew forward, and shaping a killer product.
Applicants should keep in mind that we also like to have fun and play hard. Events like our annual Hotter Than Chicken competition, ample professional development opportunities, maintaining a healthy work-life balance, and the encouraged pursuit of personal goals exemplify this.
Pay is highly competitive and based on experience.
Please send resume/cover letter to [email protected]
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 Senior and 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
Qualifications: 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