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Momentum Indoor Climbing

Senior Setter

Millcreek, UT · On-site

MOMENTUM INDOOR CLIMBING SENIOR ROUTE SETTER At Momentum Indoor Climbing, the Senior Route Setter position recognizes the advanced skills and experience of our most dedicated setters. This role is ...

CHELSEA PIERS LP

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 ...

CHELSEA PIERS LP

Route Setter

Manhattan, NY

$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 ...

Central Rock Gym

Part Time Route Setter

New York, NY · On-site

$23 - $27/hr

Title: Route Setter Reports to: Head Route Setter Pay Range: $23 - $27/hr Location: Riverside ... From first-time climbers nervously tying in to seasoned athletes projecting hard routes, CRG is a ...

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How much do route setter climbing jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for 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 key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Route Setter Climbing position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Route Setter Climbing, you need strong technical climbing ability, creativity in route design, and an understanding of movement and safety, often supported by prior indoor climbing experience or setting certification. Familiarity with route setting tools, PPE, impact drivers, and possibly certifications like CWA or USAC Level 1 Setting can be important. Effective communication, teamwork, and attention to feedback are essential soft skills in this collaborative and dynamic position. These skills ensure diverse, challenging climbs are created safely and efficiently, driving an engaging customer experience at climbing gyms.

What does a typical day look like for a Route Setter Climbing position?

A typical day for a Route Setter Climbing role involves collaborating with other setters and gym staff to plan, construct, and test new climbing routes or boulder problems. You’ll spend time physically setting holds on climbing walls, ensuring routes are both engaging and suitable for a variety of skill levels, and addressing maintenance or reset schedules. The job combines creative problem-solving with hands-on work, and often includes regular feedback sessions or forerunning climbs to check for safety and flow. You’ll also interact with coaching staff and climbers, incorporating their feedback to improve route quality and the overall gym experience.

What is a Route Setter Climbing job?

A Route Setter in climbing is responsible for designing and constructing climbing routes on indoor climbing walls. They arrange holds and features to create problems and challenges that cater to various skill levels. Their job requires creativity, physical strength, and knowledge of climbing techniques to ensure routes are engaging and safe. Route Setters also test and adjust routes, maintain climbing holds, and collaborate with gym staff to enhance the climbing experience.

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Infographic showing various Route Setter Climbing job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 67% Full Time, and 33% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 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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