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Lead Route Setter

About HiClimb & our Mission:

HiClimb opened in Honolulu, Hawaii on July 1, 2021. Our 14,000 square foot facility offers over 8,000 square feet of climbing terrain that includes bouldering, top-rope, auto belays and lead climbing. We also offer our members and guests a weightlifting area, yoga and fitness classes, a café and co-working spaces.

We are a community focused organization.

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Our mission: Improve people's lives through indoor rock climbing.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Lead Route Setter: The Lead Route Setter is an experienced setter who will work directly for the Route Setting Manager (RSM) to help shape the team as well as set. For this position you must be highly proficient in rigging and setting roped routes. You will also be expected to set high quality boulder problems, based on community needs while still expressing your individual style and skill.

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As part of the setting team, lead setters are also responsible for stripping routes and problems as prescribed by the RSM and the facility rotation, cleaning holds and organizing the setting room/storage, removing stuck holds, and weekly risk management inspections of the facility. This team member may be tasked with additional roles as needs arise. They will also need to be expected to prepare climbing terrain for events such as competitions, classes, and youth programs. Individuals should be efficient and timely in the setting process.

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Highly socialized individuals who prefer working in team environments required.

Daily:

Follow setting schedules for settings including stripping, cleaning, setting and forerunning and upkeep of previous sets to meet a balance of quality, efficiency, density and job satisfaction. 

  • Setter average

    • ​>3 boulder problems for a regular set

    • >1.5 rope routes a set 

  • Maintain a diversity and depth of ability on the RIC scale

  • Continues to improve their RIC scale delivery and their awareness of their own body and climbing.

  • Follow the HiClimb risk management philosophies, practices, and SOP’s

  • Perform risk management inspections of routes to identify fall hazards, rope drag concerns, etc.

  • Participate in morning briefing and de-briefs

  • Maintain setting gear and equipment

  • Clean and organize setting closet.

  • Maintain 1-business day response time with email, Slack, and in-person follow-up as necessary

  • Assist the Route Setting Manager in track inventory of holds, setting tools, and PPE.

  • Report on morale and physical demands. Request adjustments as needed to maintain a thriving wellness level.

  • Aid in implementing and enforcing facility rules

 

Weekly: 

  • Execution and document weekly Risk Management Inspections in the logs

  • Mandatory body maintenance day

 

As Needed/when possible: 

  • Support Route Setter Manager with competitions and special events 

  • Retrieve auto belays, hang ropes, etc. as the needs arise

  • Assist RSM in deciding purchase of holds, setting gear, tools, and personal protective equipment

  • Help coordinate external development opportunities

  • Help ensure that operations are following standards as outlined

  • In co-creation with the RSM ensure HiClimb is aligned with the greater risk management standards of the broader industry

  • Leverage personal industry networks to support recruiting

  • Keep abreast of industry developments & the latest events and offerings

  • Be a “market expert” -- be familiar with other gyms:

    • Their route setting styles [density, approach, hold selection, volumes, features, etc.]

    • Their route setting teams and how they engage with community members [ex: events, competitions, workshops]

    • Their risk management practices 

    • Their Route Setting Team amenities [RS wellness programs, insurance coverage, partnerships for RS teams]

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Annually:

  • Assist in annual physical inventory reconciliation.

Job Requirements:

  • 2+ year of commercial route setting experience

  • Experience setting for 2+ climbing gyms

  • Ability to forerun at least V6 and 5.12

  • Ability to carry large buckets of climbing holds, as well as move large ladders

  • Extensive competition setting experience

  • Extensive outdoor climbing experience

  • Must be an active climber

  • Lift upwards of 50 pounds

Compensation:

  • Starting compensation

    • 45,000 annual salary

  • Possible relocation allowance

  • Complimentary membership for a significant other or family members

  • Daily buddy passes

  • Full Health Coverage

  • Paid time off (PTO) policies:

    • 12 paid holidays

    • 5 days of PTO after onboarding

    • 10 days of PTO (Full-time hourly employees receive 10 days of PTO each year after completing 1 year of their full-time work.)

  • One month paid sabbatical every 3 years of full-time service.

  • The most fun you will have at a job.

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