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Entry Level Route Setter Climbing Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Route Setter

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$25/hr

As a Route Setter, you will have the responsibility of delivering a safe customer experience in ... Rotate and update routes regularly to ensure a fresh and engaging climbing experience for our ...

As a Route Setter, you will have the responsibility of delivering a safe customer experience in ... Rotate and update routes regularly to ensure a fresh and engaging climbing experience for our ...

Title: Setter Support Reports to: Head Route Setter Pay Range: 0 - 1 years of experience - $15 ... From first-time climbers nervously tying in to seasoned athletes projecting hard routes, CRG is a ...

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How much do entry level route setter climbing jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level route setter climbing in the United States is $19.33, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.14 and $22.36 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
What are the most commonly searched types of Route Setter Climbing jobs? The most popular types of Route Setter Climbing jobs are:
Infographic showing various Entry Level Route Setter Climbing job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, and 18% Part Time. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,201 per year, or $19.3 per hour.

Route Setter (Threshold Climbing & Fitness/PT) Safety Sensitive

Threshold Climbing Gym

Oklahoma City, OK • On-site

Part-time

Posted 27 days ago


Job description

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED FOR ROUTE SETTER:
  • Accountable for reliability and consistency in scheduling for route-setting staff and climbing wall related projects (e.g., competition setting)
  • Setting for team practice and any mock comps needed by the Head Coach
  • Promote Threshold memberships and services
  • Ability to work on administrative responsibilities while also pro-actively communicating with the staff
  • Participate in regularly scheduled meetings with management
  • Plan and attend appropriate climbing competitions with team members
  • Uphold a positive ethos in the staff environment
  • Development and implementation of advertising strategies in coordination with Threshold's leadership team
  • Inspections (e.g, route, equipment, ppe, etc.)

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS FOR ROUTE SETTER: Boom Lift Certified (or a willingness and ability to acquire such certification); USA Climbing Route-setter Level 1 or higher; Current CPR/AED certification required (or a willingness and ability to acquire such certification); Annual SafeSport Training and Certification; 1+ years of climbing experience preferred; Ability to forerun at a minimum of V2 and 5.9; AMGA CWI Certification required (or a willingness and ability to acquire such certification); excellent communication skills both verbal and written; knowledge of employment, safety, and merchandise handling procedures. Knowledge of employment, safety, and merchandise handling procedures.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS FOR ROUTE SETTER: To successfully perform the essential functions of the job, an employee must be able to perform the following: Stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pulling, talking, hearing/listening and repetitive motion.
Heavy Work: Lifting up to 50 lbs regularly.
Work Environment: Primarily indoor climate-controlled environment. Can include washing/disinfecting holds outside in all seasons if necessary.
Threshold promotes and maintains a drug-free work environment. Threshold is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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