Full Time Routesetter - Belmont

Movement Gyms•Belmont, CA

2d•$25 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Movement is seeking a full-time Routesetter for its Belmont location to join a collaborative team creating high-quality, safe, and engaging climbing routes. The role is intended for a very experienced routesetter with at least three years of setting experience, gained through Movement’s Routesetting Apprenticeship Program or another setting environment. The Routesetter manages daily workflow efficiently, demonstrates advanced risk assessment and core routesetting skills, and helps mentor other team members while supporting the Head Routesetter or Assistant Director of Setting. The role includes preparing and maintaining setting areas, stripping wall sections, building route skeletons across different terrain, forerunning and grading climbs, supporting safety practices, and contributing to color layouts, grade distribution, and activations. The Routesetter is expected to work independently while collaborating with the team, provide and receive constructive feedback, meet production quotas, and uphold Movement’s product quality and aesthetic standards. Additional assignments may include safety inspections, setting boards or training equipment, participating in activations, engaging with customers, and attending department meetings. The position is based in Belmont, with possible opportunities to support other locations as agreed. Scheduled shift times may vary from week to week or month to month. Starting pay is $25–$35 per hour, with flexibility based on experience. Benefits include free membership, in-gym discounts, guest visits, potential 401(k) eligibility, paid time off, and health benefits. New hires complete a screening process.

Requirements

At least 3 years of routesetting experience, through Movement’s Routesetting Apprenticeship Program or another setting environment.
Demonstrated efficiency and reliability as part of a setting team.
Strong understanding of workplace safety expectations, including Work at Height standards.
Passion for the craft of routesetting.
Ability to test and evaluate climb accessibility, quality, and difficulty across a wide variety of styles.
Ability to thrive in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and ability to manage personal workflow while serving as a resource to others.
Empathetic and effective communication skills, including the ability to work with diverse communication styles and build relationships.
Ability to consistently follow and promote safe practices.

Nice To Haves

Lead climbing proficiency.
Ability to climb at least 5.12 and/or V6.

Responsibilities

Prepare the setting area, including boundaries and fixed lines.
Strip wall sections in preparation for new routes and problems.
Set high-quality route skeletons across all types of terrain.
Keep the setting area tidy during the day and help clean it at the end of the day.
Follow and promote workplace safety expectations, including Work at Height standards.
Forerun climbs and help the team assess route grades, safety, execution, and accessibility.
Lead small forerunning groups as assigned by the Head Setter or Assistant Director of Setting.
Help create color layouts, grade distributions and assignments, and activations such as training camps, competitions, and installations.
Provide supportive and constructive feedback on other team members’ routesetting and be receptive to feedback and direction.
Meet production quotas for routes and boulders across terrain types while maintaining Movement’s quality and aesthetic standards.
Assist with anchor and safety inspections, setting boards and training equipment, activations, customer engagement, and routesetting department meetings as assigned.
Manage daily workflow efficiently and support the Head Routesetter or Assistant Director of Setting, including helping mentor the team.