Full Time Head Route Setter

Manage, motivate and inspire a diverse route setting crew including contractors and employees
Hire, train and supervise new route setters
Provide professional development and continued support for experienced setters
Supervise route setting, stripping and hold washing activities
Ensure setter pay sheets and route logs are accurate and up to date
Continually evaluate setters performance and provide feedback and coaching as necessary

Work with facility manager to develop and work within monthly and annual budgets
Organize the route setting schedule to ensure timely turnover of routes and boulder problems while minimizing impact on customers and programs
Ensure distribution of routes and problems meets the needs of all VE customers program participants
Coordinate with head route setters and setting crews at other Vertical Endeavors locations
Ensure that existing routes are maintained (i.e. replace route tags, tape and broken holds , fix spinners, etc...)
Organize and maintain cleanliness of route setting storage areas
Ensure the inspection of walls, holds, bolts, tools and equipment, etc. for damage on a regular basis

Act as Chief Route Setter for local competitions including hiring and managing route setting crew, planning distribution of routes/problems and maintaining the competition route setting schedule
Provide support and act as primary liaison to Chief Route Setters for Regional, Divisional and National Competitions
Conduct route setting clinics and assist with special events as needed

Become an active member in the local climbing community and respond to feedback from customers
Ensure that new routes and problems are communicated through social media in a timely manner
Meet regularly with Head Coaches to ensure the setting program supports team training and development
Meet with program coordinators and instructors to ensure the setting program is meeting the needs of all programs, lessons and clinics.

Ensure compliance with risk management plan to ensure safety of setters, gym staff and customers
Assist Management in updating and maintaining route setting policy and procedure documentation
Complete additional tasks and responsibilities as directed by facility management

Extensive indoor and outdoor climbing experience including bouldering and sport climbing
Minimum 3+ years route setting experience, experience as a head route setter (preferred)
USA Climbing Route Setting Level 2+ Certification (preferred)
USA Climbing Route Setting Level 1 Certification required within 1 year of date of hire
Ability to forerun 5.13a / V7 (preferred)

2+ years applicable management experience (preferred)
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Ability to provide constructive feedback and criticism
Excellent listening skills and willingness to accept and respond to feedback
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with a diverse clientele

Compensation commensurate with experience
Free membership to the Midwest's premier climbing facilities for you and your immediate family
Substantial gear discounts and access to pro deals

To apply, fill out our general employment application.