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Posting Details
Posting Details
Job #
042986
Department Code
11-40307-00001
Department
Student Experience
Job Title
Temporary Climbing Wall Route Setter
Location
Syracuse, NY
Campus
Syracuse, NY
Commitment to On-Campus Experience
Syracuse University is committed to delivering an exceptional student experience through vibrant, engaged campus communities. This position is based at the above campus location and requires regular in-person presence to support our students, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to our thriving academic environment. Syracuse University values the collaboration, mentorship, and spontaneous connections that happen when our community works together on campus. Remote work arrangements are limited in accordance with University policy.
Pay Range
$16.00 - $18.00 Per Hour
Pay Determination
Pay rates at Syracuse University are based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the job responsibilities; the candidate's education, training, work experience and key competencies; the university's strategic priorities; internal peer equity; applicable federal, state, local laws, grant funding and contractual requisites; and external market analyses.
Staff Level
00
FLSA Status
Non-exempt
Hours
Hours vary based on operational needs
Job Type
Temporary
Unionized Position Code
Not Applicable
Job Description
Route setters are responsible for setting creative boulder problems and routes for top rope and sport lead climbing, in an environment that welcomes and challenges climbers of all skill levels. Setters are expected to collaborate with each other, as well as with all student and professional climbing wall and Barnes Center staff, as well as the general climbing community, to address a variety of needs and develop the wall's offerings. Setters are responsible for all aspects of hold management, including but not limited to stripping, washing, sorting, and setting, while following all safety protocols and procedures as they create a variety of fun and accessible boulder and top rope problems for climbers of different experience levels.
Education and Experience

• Two plus years of climbing experience
• In-depth knowledge of climbing techniques and movement
• Creative thinking and problem solving
• Actively involved in the climbing community
• Able to work with a team to give and receive constructive criticism
• Ability to work independently

Skills and Knowledge

• Ability to climb and forerun a variety of indoor climbing wall routes.
• Comfortable working on ladders with tools at height
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and be able to stand or walk for prolonged periods of time
• Experience working with hand-held power tools (Impact driver, angle grinder, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Create a variety of fun and accessible bouldering and top rope problems for climbers of different experience levels
• Forerun and adjust problems and route resets in a group environment
• Must have the ability to seek, accept, and give constructive feedback in a professional manner
• Participate in mentoring upcoming setters in the apprenticeship program
• Perform wall stripping, washing, and sorting of holds
• Keep an organized and clean work area
• Manage risk in the facility's climbing wall areas
• Support and be involved with competitions, events and workshops
• Perform safety inspections of routes to identify fall hazards, rope drag concerns, etc.
• Maintain setting gear and equipment
• Hold cleaning and storage/setting room organization and cleanliness
• Assist with wall maintenance (spinners, t-nuts, etc.)
• Assist in implementing and enforcing facility rules
• Be polite and responsive to customer feedback
• Ability to lift and carry heavy containers (>50lbs)

Physical Requirements

• Ability to climb and forerun a variety of indoor climbing wall routes.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and be able to stand or walk for prolonged periods of time

Tools/Equipment

• Experience working with hand-held power tools (Impact driver, angle grinder, etc.)
• Rope and hardware management skills
• Comfortable working on ladders with tools at height

Application Instructions
In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume.
About Syracuse University
Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.
The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University's 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.
About the Syracuse area
Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.
EEO Statement
Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.
Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans
Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University's contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members.
Commitment to a Respectful and Welcoming Community
Syracuse University fosters a welcoming learning environment where students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all aspects of campus life reflect a broad range of perspectives and experiences. The University community values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to engage with and appreciate the richness of backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences that shape our society. To achieve this, we strive to cultivate a community that respects and encourages open dialogue, understanding, and mutual respect.
Quick Link
https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/114085
Job Posting Date
08/06/2026
Application Deadline
Full Consideration By
Job Category
Temporary
Message to Applicants
Syracuse University is interested in candidates who have the communication skills and cross-cultural abilities to maximize their effectiveness with diverse groups of colleagues, students and community members. Women, military veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of other traditionally underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. Syracuse University is an equal opportunity employer, as well as a federal contractor required to take affirmative action on behalf of protected veterans.