Brooklyn Head Routesetter
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 Head Routesetter of VITAL Williamsburg should have a strong passion for climbing, routesetting, and mentorship. You will be expected to know the ins and outs of what’s required to set a large bouldering gym - Setting a variety of boulder problems with a safety focus, wall management, managing a setting team, processing hold orders, and maintaining and keeping an organized workspace. The Head Routesetter is responsible for inspiring and leading a motivated, professional, and engaged team - all working together to create a vibrant and welcoming community of members. This is a full-time, in-person, position for VITAL Williamsburg.
Your main role as the Head Routesetter is to:
Lead - First and foremost your job is to lead. Inspire and motivate your team around a compelling vision and our core values.
Manage - Collaborate, schedule, plan, hire, fire, oversee, strategize, and execute.
Grow - Ensure that VITAL is more vibrant year after year.
Embody - Set the tone. Embody the culture.
Support - Invest in the people who work for you. Help them grow and thrive.
Connect - Engage with customers and with the community.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
The position of Head Routesetter is broad and adaptive. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Managing the routesetting team. Providing ongoing training and feedback to ensure high-quality boulder problems
Keeping a pleasant working environment while mitigating risk during setting
Hiring and training new routesetters as necessary
Maintaining the organization and manage routesetting equipment
Monitoring customer feedback and adjusting to best address the community’s needs
Always ensuring a healthy distribution of boulders
Maintaining communication with the GM for any issues with employees, safety, needs, etc.
Communicating with management in coordinating events, comps, and development
Collaborating with coaches and instructors to ensure an environment that suits their needs
Providing growth opportunities for members of the routesetting team
BENEFITS
Salary $60,000/yr
Structured wage increases
401K matching
Health insurance programs
Internal benefit programs
PTO
Mental health program
Employee membership with access to all programs and classes
Friends and family benefits
QUALIFICATIONS
5+ years climbing experience
3+ years routesetting experience
In-depth knowledge of how gyms operate
In-depth experience working with tools and equipment
Excel and Google Drive experience
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.