Routesetter: Tomo Bouldering Club
https://www.tomoboulderingclub.com/
https://www.tomoboulderingclub.com/routesetter
Portland, OR
Full-Time 27-30 hours/week
$50K-$52K/year DOE
3 weeks PTO
About Tomo Bouldering Club
We aim to welcome and challenge climbers of all levels, fostering growth and building community. We’re also focused on pushing our industry through fair and equitable compensation, a supportive work environment, and increasing diversity in the indoor climbing professions. We’re a start-up business and are excited for you to join us on this journey.
Role and Responsibilities
As a routesetter, you play a critical role in creating our climbers’ experience. Our routesetting is a major part of what defines us and plays an outsized role in our business success. You will be responsible for stripping of the climbing surface, washing holds, setting boulders, forerunning boulders, and maintaining a safe, clean, and tidy set shop. You’ll participate in discourse about the quality of our climbing and boulders and how to improve them. You’ll operate tools safely, wear personal protective equipment, use ladders safely, and keep work zones clear of hazards. These responsibilities will also extend to climbing competitions and events. We are looking for candidates who are excited to build community through routesetting, are open-minded, and open to multiple different setting philosophies. Ideal candidates will be familiar with setting and forerunning most climbing terrains, difficulty levels, and styles. Our routesetting team will consist of 2 setters, total, with occasional guest routesetters.
Give and receive high-quality feedback
Maintain clean and safe work zones
Wear PPE
Use equipment such as ladders and drills safely
Ensure holds and volumes are appropriately attached to the climbing surface
Set safe climbs, avoiding situations where climbers could hurt themselves
Collaborate on and apply larger ideas of routesetting philosophy at Tomo
Perform wall maintenance
Wash holds and volumes
Set for in-house competitions
Minimum Qualifications
Must be able to lift objects up to 50 lbs
Must be able to set and forerun most styles and grades
Perks
Membership and guest passes
Retail discounts
Industry pro-deals
Professional development support
One pair of forerunning climbing shoes per year
To apply, send your resume to hello@tomoboulderingclub.com with the subject line “Coach Application.” If you don’t have a resume, here’s a resource to learn how to make one.
Tomo is an equal-opportunity employer that complies with EEOC rules and regulations. We don’t discriminate based on race, age, disability, or other non-merit characteristics.
