Forerunner

ABOUT VITAL

Our mission at VITAL is to create places that people love. While our gyms focus on bouldering, we also offer programs such as yoga, aerial, cycle, and fitness. VITAL gyms are open to members 24/7. We’re open to the public during the day, but only members can unlock the door at night. The sense of trust and ownership this inspires is part of what makes the VITAL community special.

We are optimists at heart, which means that we believe in our customers and in our team.

WE BELIEVE IN OUR CUSTOMERS. 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 more than just a gym, it becomes part of a full and connected life.

WE BELIEVE IN OUR TEAM. We believe that the best team is one that is unified and working hard towards a shared vision. Being part of such a team is challenging, and also rewarding. We support and invest in the people who work here with the goal of bringing up great leaders prepared to take on challenges at work and beyond.

THE POSITION

The Forerunner role is responsible for assisting the Routesetting team in climbing boulders. Forerunning is done during the second part of the day and shifts are generally 3-4 hours long. They will work closely with the routesetters and head routesetter to provide climbing insight on the boulders of the day. They should be knowledgeable of climbing movements and comfortable climbing moves in isolation. They should provide a climber’s perspective on the collaborative effort of forerunning. They must be adaptable to climb in a variety of styles intended for a wide audience.

The Forerunner role is also responsible for aiding the Routesetting team in assuring proper hold turnover is achieved between gym reset rotations. Forerunning staff are responsible for power washing climbing holds and volumes. Additional responsibilities can include the removal of routes, and intake of dirty climbing holds.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assist the Routesetting team in climbing commercial boulders

  • Comfortable trying moves on boulders outside of personal grade range

  • Provide constructive, quality feedback to the Head Routesetter and Routesetters 

  • Embody the client when forerunning boulders designed by the Routesetting team

  • Assist during competition events

  • Power wash climbing holds

  • Assist the routesetting team in stripping holds and working on a ladder as needed

  • Maintain a clean work environment

  • Assist the routesetting team with moving large objects, volumes, or equipment

BENEFITS

  • $22/hour

  • Structured Wage Increases

  • Paid Time Off 

  • Health Insurance

  • Mental Health Program 

  • 401(K) Matching

  • Additional Internal Benefits Programs 

  • Employee Membership + Family/Friends Offer

QUALIFICATIONS

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

  • Organized and detail oriented

  • Can stand in a loud environment for extended periods

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

  • At least two years of climbing experience

  • Actively involved in the climbing community

  • Comfortable working in a team environment

  • Ability to problem solve and think critically

  • Comfortable providing and receiving feedback

  • Ability to climb up to V8 or higher preferred

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.

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