Experienced Routesetter

Tier 3 Setter Job Description

We're hiring for an experienced routesetter: if you have the following experience, we are excited for you to apply!

• At least three years setting experience
• Experience setting in a rope climbing gym
• Understanding and/or ability to demonstrate climbing movement up to 5.13 and v7
• Ability to forerun lead routes, top rope routes, and boulder problems
• Boulder and Sport competition setting experience

Title: Tier 3 Setter
Reports To: Head Setter
Department: Setting
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Classification: Part-Time Hourly/Full-Time Hourly
Location: Site-Specific

The Why:

Mesa Rim’s vision is to improve the quality of life of our community. We believe climbing can be transformative and we're driven to inspire lifelong climbers who seek learning, self-growth, and connection with the community. Members of the Routesetting Team bring this to life by creating movement experiences in service of the community.   

The How: 

As a Tier 3 Setter you are an expert at climbing movement and creating meaningful movement experiences through routesetting. You are creative, self-driven, and motivated to push what’s possible in the setting industry. You set the standard for the team by modeling effective communication and safety practices, actively seeking and providing feedback, and ensuring Team Members understand and meet expectations for a safe and respectful workplace. As a Tier 3 Setter you consistently demonstrate leadership, mentoring fellow Setting Team Members, keeping the team energy positive, and supporting in setting the standard of professionalism.

The What: 

Tier 3 Setters are responsible for mentoring fellow Setters and setting engaging boulders, and lead and top rope routes in accordance with Mesa Rim protocols and vision. 

• Fulfill job functions of Tier 1 and Tier 2 Setters as needed
• Set creative, interesting, thoughtful, and varied movement experiences across all terrains and climbing styles while ensuring Mesa Rim Setting Standards, including Work at Height Standards, are upheld
• Follow established safety protocols and best practices at all times; analyze and address any safety issues, taking measures to eliminate them and reporting to supervisor as needed; provide recommendations to supervisor on possible safety-related improvements

• Maintain and encourage high standards for clean and organized work spaces 
• Support team in managing time effectively, providing guidance for the team’s workflow and setting practices 
• Demonstrate sense of ownership of the setting product and the experiences it creates, addressing challenges and concerns as needed
• Serve as a key on-site resource for the Setting Department, guiding daily operations, coordinating task assignments, resolving site-specific concerns, and providing operational support in the absence of supervisor
• Work collaboratively with the Team, adapting to daily needs, filling gaps, and providing support wherever needed in alignment with department goals
• Forerun routes within climbing ability and providing clear, actionable feedback to peers
• Demonstrate strong self-objectivity and desire to grow, regularly soliciting and processing feedback from Team 
• Model and hold the standard of communicating clearly with one another
• Maintain route tags and route inventory; ensure spinners are addressed in a timely manner and oversee the workspace cleanliness at designated site
• Provide leadership during competitions as assigned
• Serve as a Mesa Rim cultural example, consistently demonstrating and holding others accountable to Mesa Rim Core Values
• Serve as Mesa Rim representative, engaging with the community about climbing and routes as needed
• Required to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment when working on applicable tasks
• For applicable site(s): operate aerial boom lift in accordance with training and safety requirements

Other work-related duties as assigned 

Hours vary and minimums may be required according to the needs of business operations at each location

Must-Haves:

• Must be at least 18 years of age 
• Must have High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must contribute to Mesa Rim Climbing Center culture

• Must have ability to seek and accept, as well as give, critical feedback in a professional manner
• Must demonstrate a positive attitude and be a team player
• Must have a drive to grow professionally
• Must have understanding and/or ability to demonstrate climbing movement up to 5.13 and v7
• Must have ability to forerun lead routes, top rope routes, and boulder problems
• Must have at least three years setting experience
• Must have experience setting in a rope climbing gym 

• Must understand and follow Mesa Rim Work at Height policies
• Must have Boulder and Sport competition setting experience

Nice-to-Haves:

• USAC certification 
• Previous leadership experience 
• Ability to demonstrate climbing movement up to 5.14 and v10 

Get Stoked For Access To:

• Being part of an amazing team and company culture that focuses on personal and professional growth, authentic communication, and genuine care for one another 
• Mesa Rim membership, access to Mesa Rim classes, pro-deals, and Pro Shop discounts
• Access to professional development opportunities and an Employee Assistance Program

• A competitive benefits package, including employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plan with employer-match, as well as a robust Paid Time Off package once employed full-time

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee will frequently perform Work at Height with the use of climbing gear, rigging, aerial boom lifts and/or ladders. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk up and down stairs, and grip with hands. The employee is regularly required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and smell. The employee is regularly required to utilize manual dexterity to handle or feel; use both hands at the same time; reach with hands and arms; reach overhead with arms; walk on hard/soft and even/uneven surfaces; use a computer; talk, yell and hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 5 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to loud noise, vibration from power drills, airborne particles, dry conditions (non-weather), falling from height, falling objects, trip hazards. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of moving mechanical parts, mechanical burn and bodily fluid. The incumbent is required to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment when working on applicable tasks.

San Diego Tier 3 Setter Pay Range $26.50 - $33.50 / hour

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