Routesetter - Southern California Region

About Touchstone Climbing

Touchstone Climbing owns and operates 16 unique climbing gyms across California, but…

We’re more than gyms. We’re a community.

Whether you are training for your next multi-pitch assent, just learned to tie a figure-eight knot, or simply want a great place to work out, you belong here.

About The Role

Touchstone is looking for a full-time Routesetter with at least two years of experience (or equivalent) to join our team in the Southern California Region.

Enthusiastic, friendly, hard-working individuals with a passion for climbing and fitness are encouraged to apply. Routesetting crew members collaborate to create fun and creative boulder problems and routes in varying styles while prioritizing safety and accessibility in the workplace, for our team, and our community. This opportunity is for creative, adaptable, self-motivated, team-players that can work efficiently both independently and as part of a team. We want our staff to reflect the communities we serve, so we strongly encourage BIPOC and LGBTQ folks to apply.

Job Summary

To set and maintain a rotation of climbing routes and boulder problems of various difficulties ranging from beginner to expert, while adhering to Touchstone Climbing’s setting philosophy and standards.

Responsibilities

• Show up on time and ready to work with all necessary equipment.
• Assess daily routesetting needs.
• Set up work area perimeter and ‘short-fix’ anchors.
• Stage all setting equipment and tools in the work area (ladders, ropes, aid bolts, bins, etc)
• Strip holds from walls and hang additional working lines
• Maintain a clean work area.
• Wash, sort, and store unused holds. Sort, store and maintain bolts and screws. sort out broken holds, bad screws, and bolts
• Set, forerun, and modify climbs to be appropriate for their grade, accessibility, and assignment.
• Work cooperatively with other crew members and gym staff and work to be an equal contributor to the day’s tasks.
• Work efficiently while adhering to Touchstone’s safety standards.
• Store all setting gear and equipment, and clean up work areas before leaving the gym.
  
  

Skills And Qualifications

• Be able to cleanly on-sight a minimum of 5.12- on lead, and lead belay. Comfort climbing more difficult grade levels is a ‘plus’.
• Very competent in the use of various routesetting-related tools (Impact driver and bits, ratchets, wrenches, angle grinder, reciprocating saw, pressure washer, bolts, screws, etc).
• Comfortable using various climbing equipment (Gri-gri, RIG, ascenders, micro traxion, carabiners, etc.)
• Self-directed, self-motivated, and efficient.
• Courteous, professional, and non-defensive to constructive criticism.
• Safety Conscious at all times.
• Good communicator.
• Passion for routesetting and for climbing
• Reliable, hard worker, with attention to detail.
• Ability to work at multiple locations in the region.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Comfort working at heights up to 60 feet.
• Comfortable working on a ladder, in a harness, or from a rope.
• Must be able to safely lift 40 lbs. without assistance.
• Able to haul up to 50 lbs. of setting tools and equipment in a haul bag while setting routes.
• Ability to lift large awkward holds and volumes.
• Ability to work in various environments such as tight or enclosed spaces, heights, and temperatures to complete work assignments
• Ability to bend at the waist, sit, kneel, lie horizontally, climb, walk, grasp, etc., as the job may require
• Practice self-care with stretching, working out opposing muscle groups, and communicating when feeling physically overworked, strained, or injured to allow for modification of daily duties
  
  

Compensation And Benefits

Wages start at $23/hr with the minimum qualifying experience. Full access to all Touchstone Climbing gyms. Up to two weeks, annual paid vacation accrual, beginning after 90 days of employment. 401k plan with employer matching available for qualifying employees. Full-time employees can enroll in excellent healthcare, dental, and mental health plans after 60 days of employment. Full-time employees are eligible for many professional/industry deals on equipment and clothing.

Position Type

Full-time, at least 30 hours per week

Disclaimer

This is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. The responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the jobholder may expand beyond those outlined here.