Routesetter - San Francisco Bay Area Peninsula

Touchstone Climbing•Berkeley, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Touchstone is looking for a Routesetter with at least two years of full-time experience (or equivalent) to join our team with focus in the San Francisco Bay Area. Enthusiastic, friendly, hard-working individuals with a passion for climbing and fitness are encouraged to apply. Touchstone routesetters work at various gyms throughout California, each offering unique experiences, terrain, and challenges. Routesetting crew members collaborate to create fun and creative boulder problems and routes in varying styles while prioritizing safety and accessibility in the workplace, for our team, and our community. This opportunity is for creative, adaptable, self-motivated, team-players that can work efficiently both independently and as part of a team. We want our staff to reflect the communities we serve, so we strongly encourage BIPOC and LGBTQ+ folks to apply.

Requirements

Be able to cleanly on-sight a minimum of 5.12- on lead, and lead belay.
Very competent in the use of various routesetting-related tools (Impact driver and bits, ratchets, wrenches, angle grinder, reciprocating saw, pressure washer, bolts, screws, etc).
Comfortable using various climbing equipment (Gri-gri, RIG, ascenders, micro traxion, carabiners, etc.)
Self-directed, self-motivated, and efficient.
Courteous, professional, and non-defensive to constructive criticism.
Safety Conscious at all times.
Good communicator.
Passion for routesetting and for climbing
Reliable, hard worker, with attention to detail.
Ability to work at multiple locations in the region.
Comfort working at heights up to 60 feet.
Comfortable working on a ladder, in a harness, or from a rope.
Must be able to safely lift 40 lbs. without assistance.
Able to haul up to 50 lbs. of setting tools and equipment in a haul bag while setting routes.
Ability to lift large awkward holds and volumes.
Ability to work in various environments such as tight or enclosed spaces, heights, and temperatures to complete work assignments
Ability to bend at the waist, sit, kneel, lie horizontally, climb, walk, grasp, etc., as the job may require

Nice To Haves

Comfort climbing more difficult grade levels is a ‘plus’.

Responsibilities

Set and maintain a rotation of climbing routes and boulder problems of various difficulties ranging from beginner to expert, while adhering to Touchstone Climbing’s setting philosophy and standards.
Show up on time and ready to work with all necessary equipment.
Assess daily routesetting needs.
Set up work area perimeter and ‘short-fix’ anchors.
Stage all setting equipment and tools in the work area (ladders, ropes, aid bolts, bins, etc)
Strip holds from walls and hang additional working lines
Maintain a clean work area.
Wash, sort, and store unused holds. Sort, store and maintain bolts and screws. sort out broken holds, bad screws, and bolts
Set, forerun, and modify climbs to be appropriate for their grade, accessibility, and assignment.
Work cooperatively with other crew members and gym staff and work to be an equal contributor to the day’s tasks.
Work efficiently while adhering to Touchstone’s safety standards.
Store all setting gear and equipment, and clean up work areas before leaving the gym.

Benefits

Health Insurance – Choose from two Kaiser Permanente plans: 90% employer-paid coverage for employees and 70% for dependents of Kaiser’s top-tier, no-deductible, low-copay plan; 100% employer-paid coverage for employees and 70% for dependents of a higher-deductible Kaiser plan
Dental Insurance – 80% employer-paid coverage for employees and 65% for dependents
Vision Plan - 100% employer-paid coverage for employees and 70% for dependents
Medical FSA - All employees are eligible to make Pre-tax contributions to a Flexible Spending Account for medical expenses
Mental Health Services - Access to Modern Health and Calm
401(k) Retirement Plan – Employer match available
Paid Time Off – Vacation and sick leave provided
Free Gym Membership – Access to all Touchstone facilities for employee and a +1 membership for a partner, family member, or friend
Guest Passes - Unlimited guest passes to get a non-member entry to a gym free of charge when accompanied by the employee
Pro Deals & Staff Discounts – Discounts on gear purchased at our gyms and industry pro deals
Flexible Work Schedule – Supporting work-life balance