Bouldering Project’s mission is to foster meaningful human connection with the most inspiring and inclusive climbing, movement, and community spaces. We care deeply about humans. We’re driven by the pursuit of better. We create joyful places and pathways for climbing, fitness, yoga, and social experiences that inspire people to challenge themselves and engage in a lifestyle centered around health, friendship, and purpose.
BP Head Routesetters are responsible for bringing the industry’s most unique, accessible, and innovative climbing product and experience to life on a daily basis. They are responsible for all the product design, administration, operations, development, and management needed to make BP the best place to climb for our communities and the best place to work as a route setter.
DEFINING CHARACTERISTICS
- Vision - a strong idea of how to bring the BP climbing product and experience to life and the ability to articulate that vision well
- Inclusive - welcoming and providing something for people of all walks of life
- Quality-obsessed - a desire to curate the absolute best climbing experience in the industry
- Growth-oriented - a strong desire to better oneself and those around them every day
- Creativity - the ability to consistently come up with outside-of-the-box ideas that break the mold of everyday thinking and methods
- Innovation - seeking new ideas, not settling for the status quo, and a strong desire to push the BP route setting and climbing experience and product forward
- Passion - deeply bought into what we do and love bringing it to life every day
- Professionalism - setting the standard for professionalism in route setting and accountable for actions and the work performed
- Administration - skilled in tracking, reporting, project management, and time management
- Leadership - ability to create buy-in and stoke, manage team morale, and act as a figurehead of the community
- Ownership - responsibility for the local climbing product and experience and bringing it to life in our gyms
- Development - a strong desire to seek personal development and the passion for developing fellow route setters, staff, and communities
- Communication - capable of articulating complex ideas, providing positive and constructive feedback, and vision-sharing with staff and communities
PRODUCT & EXPERIENCE DESIGN
- Craft and actualize the climbing experience in line with Bouldering Project’s values and Climbing Experience Guiding Principles.
- Design and curate innovative climbing circuits that embody our vision and benefits.
- Maintain high standards for cleanliness and professionalism in climbing spaces.
STAFF MANAGEMENT & TRAINING
- Develop and mentor route setting staff, aligning their growth with Bouldering Project’s values and expectations.
- Lead teams in safety protocols, risk management, and community engagement.
- Collaborate with other departments and events to meet user needs.
- Work closely with the General Manager to understand budgeting, payroll, labor, reporting, and other local metrics and manage the route setting program accordingly
- Seek and encourage development opportunities for staff in line with BP’s and their personal needs and goals
- Effectively manage Wall Maintenance staff and responsibilities - ensuring work is performed in a timely and efficient manner in line with BP’s risk management guidelines.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
- Connect with the climbing community through events, coaching, and fostering a sense of belonging.
- Be a community leader, exemplifying Bouldering Project’s ethos among staff and participants.
FACILITIES
- Coordinate with management on equipment purchases and maintain efficient stock systems.
- Ensure the upkeep of climbing infrastructure and training spaces.
- Ensure route setting operations comply with safety standards and regulations
ADMINISTRATION
- Develop and maintain route setting schedules, ensuring adequate coverage.
- Maintain budgeting, payroll, labor, reporting, and other local metrics and manage the route setting program accordingly.
- Oversee staff administration, including payroll, time tracking, and performance evaluations.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Several years of route setting experience in a commercial facility required
- Experience route setting for several competitions required
- Ability to route set and climb at a high level required
- Head Route setter experience preferred
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a teamGood communication skills and the ability to provide, receive and implement feedback
- Passion for climbing and community development
- Ability to move 50lbs on soft flooring
- Ability to work on ladders and at heights
- Experience with Google Suite, Microsoft Office
BENEFITS
- A sustainable routesetting workload that encourages quality over quantity
- Participation in quarterly bonus programs
- Excellent healthcare/dental insurance plans
- Generous and flexible PTO
- Paid professional development opportunities
- Weekly setter-wellness hours
- Access to BP shoe and gear programs
- Discounts on retail items
- Access to industry pro deals and discounts
- Plus one memberships for partners
Bouldering Project strives to embody equal opportunity in our workplaces. We believe that different perspectives and identities strengthen our communities and unlock our potential.
