Route Setter

Momentum Indoor Climbing • Millcreek, UT

9d

About The Position

Momentum Route Setters operate and set routes at all regional locations. They bring a strong passion for route-setting craft and rock climbing, along with experience in commercial setting practices. Route Setters represent the values and ideals of Momentum’s Route Setting Program and prioritize providing a high-quality, enjoyable experience for members and guests of all abilities and backgrounds. Setting, forerunning, and observation are all integral stages of the process.

This is a full-time position requiring 36–40 hours per week, with most hours spent actively setting. The role may require weekend and night availability, including during competitions. Qualified applicants are compensated based on experience.

Requirements

• At least two years of prior commercial route-setting experience.
• Work effectively in a dynamic team environment and adhere to Momentum’s professional, high-quality route-setting standards.
• Have a strong awareness of safe route-setting practices.
• Be able to work 36–40 hours per week.
• Have flexibility to work weekends and nights when applicable, including during competitions.
• Be able to work regularly in a high-energy, dynamic environment.
• Be comfortable speaking to and engaging with members of the community.
• Be comfortable working at height and moving up and down a climbing wall and ladder.
• Be able to stand and walk continuously for long periods on unstable and uneven surfaces.
• Be able to understand and follow industry-approved work-at-height practices.
• Be able to repeatedly lift, move, and carry up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Be able to balance, kneel, pull, push, and grasp objects as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to forerun V7 boulder problems.
• Ability to forerun 5.13a routes.
• USA Climbing Level 1 or higher certification.
• Prior competition route-setting experience.

Responsibilities

• Set high-quality commercial routes and boulder problems across styles and difficulty levels.
• Give and receive constructive feedback throughout the route-setting process.
• Maintain and organize setting holds, equipment, and workspaces to ensure safety, efficiency, and cleanliness.
• Meet route-setting quotas determined by the Routesetting Director.
• Follow company and industry safety Standard Operating Procedures, including those for ladders, lifts, and rope work at height.
• Strip and wash holds as needed.
• Develop a greater understanding of climbing movement and strive to improve as a climber.
• Contribute to Momentum’s customer-service goals and recognize that route setting and related tasks affect the overall customer experience.
• Continually seek improvement with the customer in mind.
• Remain professional and approachable.
• Interact daily with members and guests in ways that support positive growth in the climbing community.
• Contribute to a positive workplace and effective team.
• Support fellow route setters and employees and work collaboratively.
• Offer feedback and constructive criticism positively.
• Use compromise and empathy to address workplace challenges.

Benefits

• Annual reimbursement for climbing shoes.
• Route Setter Wellness Benefit.
• Paid professional development hours and expense reimbursement.
• Participation in Momentum’s health insurance and 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual and holiday pay options.
• Free membership to all Momentum climbing facilities.
• Discounts on Momentum instruction and programs.
• Access to pro-deals through outdoor industry partners.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed