ROUTE SETTER

ABOUT VITAL

VITAL gyms are open to members 24/7. We’re open to the public from 9am to 11pm, but only members can unlock the door at night to use the facility without staff running the show. The sense of trust and ownership this inspires is part of what makes the VITAL Community so exceptional.

We are optimists at heart and this manifests itself across all aspects of VITAL—perhaps nowhere more clearly than in the way we treat people. We believe in our team, we believe in our customers, and we believe in our community.

WE BELIEVE IN OUR TEAM. We train, trust, help, support and invest in the people who work here. Our goal is to bring up great leaders prepared to take on challenges at work and beyond. Our goal is to be the best place to work in the industry. This supportive culture means that we are an innovative, challenging, and fun place to work.

WE BELIEVE IN OUR CUSTOMERS. We believe that by trusting our customers we make the world a better place. We build and operate our gyms to such a high standard because everyone deserves to be a part of something wonderful. The relationships people form at VITAL enrich life and lead to new adventures. By living out our belief in our customers they, in turn, believe in one another. This reciprocal goodwill makes VITAL so much more than just a physical place—it makes VITAL one of the things that makes life rich.

WE BELIEVE IN OUR COMMUNITY. We build our gyms in places we love. This makes it a joy to fulfill our responsibility to be an upstanding part of the local community. It is a privilege to have a business that people embrace and we work hard to ensure that VITAL facilities become an indispensable cornerstone of the community.

ABOUT THE JOB

VITAL Route Setters are tasked with creating thought-provoking, challenging, and accessible boulder problems for climbers of all ages and skill levels. Route Setters work in small teams alongside the Head Routesetter to collaborate and work efficiently in creating boulder problems. They are responsible for forerunning climbs to ensure the problems are consistent with VITAL’s grading system.


JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Create a variety of boulder problems for climbers of different experience levels

  • Forerun and adjust boulder resets in a group environment 

  • Provide and receive feedback regarding the routesetting

  • Assist the Setter Support Crew with wall stripping, washing, and sorting holds when necessary

  • Keep an organized and clean work area

  • Maintain climbing walls, including t-nut replacement, re-painting, and general repairs

  • Support and be involved with competitions and events

BENEFITS

  • Pay range of $20-$29 / hour

  • Structured wage increases

  • Internal incentive programs 

  • Mental health program 

  • Employee membership with access to all programs and classes

  • Friends and family benefits

  • Discounts with community partners

  • Discounts at the VITAL pro shop


QUALIFICATIONS

  • At least two years of climbing experience, both indoor and outdoor preferred

  • In-depth knowledge of climbing technique and movement

  • Creative thinking and problem solving

  • Able to work with a team to give and receive constructive criticism

  • Comfortable working on ladders with tools at height 

  • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and be able to stand or walk for prolonged periods of time

  • Experience working with hand-held power tools (Impact driver, angle grinder, etc)


We are looking for people who have as much passion for climbing and bringing people together as we do. VITAL is committed to diversity among its staff and we encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.