Part-Time Routesetter

Movement is actively looking to build diverse routesetting teams that represent the communities we serve. We’re seeking a creative and passionate individual with some setting experience to join our setting team in our Sunnyvale location as a part-time routesetter. Reporting to the Head Setter at your primary location, you will be responsible for creating and collaborating with the team on high-quality, safe, and engaging climbs for our community.

About Us

Movement is committed to creating communities where everyone belongs, sharing our life passions (which often include climbing, yoga, and fitness…but not always), and inspiring philanthropy through our actions. We recognize that our team members are the pillars of our business, and because of this, we have created career paths in gyms where they didn’t exist before. We pay competitive wages, develop leaders, and focus on DEI internally and externally.  

Our core values of partnership, inclusion, passion, innovation, and integrity define how we operate, behave, and interact with each other and our members. Using our values as a guide, we are building an extraordinary team where each member plays a role in fostering communities and inspiring social impact through our gyms in California, Colorado, Illinois, Maryland, Oregon, Texas, and the Washington D.C. Metro area. Join us!

About the role

As a Routesetter with Movement, you’ll be joining a collaborative, innovative, and passionate team of setters to develop high-quality, safe, and engaging climbs for our community. This opportunity is for a creative and hard-working individual with some setting experience, either through an apprenticeship or other setting environment. Reporting to the Head Routesetter of your home gym, you’ll be responsible for managing the workflow of your day in an efficient and productive manner.

What you’ll be doing:

• Prepare setting area (boundaries, fixed lines, etc.)
• Strip wall sections to prepare for new routes/problems
• Set high quality skeletons on all types of terrain
• Maintain tidy setting area throughout the day, and help clean area at the end of the day
• Adhere to and promote workplace safety expectations (Work at Height standards, etc.)
• Forerunning
  • Climb and help grade the routes/problems that are set each day
  • Be open to feedback and willing to make necessary changes to meet Movement’s quality and safety standards
  • Ensure all routes and problems are safe, can be executed in a manner that is appropriate for the assigned grade, and that are accessible to a wide range of customers
• Additional tasks and projects as assigned, based on needs of the gyms (including but not limited to: washing and sorting holds, assisting with anchor/safety inspections, setting for and working setting-related events and competitions, attending required meetings)

What success looks like:

• You’re reliably setting high quality skeletons, forerunning, and grading routes/problems effectively
• You’re able to operate independently, with some guidance on new assignments
• You’ve demonstrated efficiency and creativity, with an openness to constructive feedback from fellow team members and the Movement community
• You have an understanding of Movement’s quality of product and aesthetic standards
• You consistently meet the setting quota for each day (# of routes/problems)

What you’ll bring with you

Gotta have:

• Some experience on a route setting team, either through an apprenticeship or other setting environment
• Strong understanding of Work at Height standards and other workplace safety expectations
• Strong desire to further explore the craft of routesetting
• Ability to thrive in a team-oriented and collaborative environment
• Solid work ethic and the ability to manage your own workflow
• Attention to detail
• The ability to communicate effectively – communication is your jam and you do well with constructive feedback
• The ability to follow and promote safe practices at all times

Bonus points for:

• Lead climbing proficiency
• Ability to climb at least 5.11 and/or V5

We believe that a diverse set of backgrounds and experiences make our team stronger. Even if your background doesn’t 100% match the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply and share how your unique experience and transferable skills would make you successful in this role.

What it’s like to work for Movement

We’re a group of people who love what we do. But don’t just take it from us, check out what our team members have to say.

We’re driven by our mission to create community, share passion, and inspire philanthropy. To learn more about our mission, purpose, core values, and DEI work, we hope you take some time to get to know us here!

All Movement Team Members are offered the following perks and benefits:

• Free membership to all Movement gyms
• Complimentary guest passes
• Discounts on courses, camps, personal training and other Movement offerings that aren’t already included in gym membership
• Industry Pro Deals and in-gym retail discounts
• Paid sick time
• Employee Assistance Program – free confidential support for things like stress, anxiety, financial planning, and legal issues
• 401(K) Employer Match (based on plan eligibility requirements)
• Exclusive company discount on pet insurance to help protect your furry, scaley, feathered, or otherwise non-human family members

Additional Details

• This is a part-time position (setting 1-3 days per week, depending on the needs of the gyms and potential commitments to other positions)

• Starting compensation for this role starts at $23-$27/hour, commensurate with experience

• This role is based in our Sunnyvale location – applicants will be assigned a primary location but must be available to work at all regional locations

Movement is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status or marital status.