Setting Assistant: Impact Route Setting

https://www.impactroutesetting.co.uk/

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Bristol, UK

Application closes July 14th

We’re excited to announce an opportunity to join Impact Route Setting in the running of Flashpoint Bristol, one of the UK’s best and busiest climbing walls. Impact is the leading provider of route setting services and workshops and is looking for a motivated aspiring route setter to join our team as an assistant.

Role: Impact Assistant

Reporting to: Directors Pay: £12.21/hr. There will be opportunities for this to increase alongside progression and responsibilities.

Hours: Every Tuesday with one Wednesday shift every 4 weeks. Shifts are usually 9-5pm but can vary depending on the needs of the wall.

Overview

We are looking for an aspiring route setter that’s looking to gain experience and progress in this industry. You will be working under the guidance of our professional route setting team and directors, to ensure the smooth running of the route setting offering at Flashpoint Bristol. The main focus of the job will initially be the stripping and washing of holds, along with organising the route setting cupboard and assisting the route setting team with their duties. As you build your skills with tools and working at height, we will introduce you to the movement-based side of route setting, with the view of developing your skills into becoming a member of the Impact route setting team.

It is expected that the role will initially comprise of:

- 60% stripping, cleaning and organisation.

- 40% setting, testing and tweaking with the route setting team.

Responsibilities

● Stripping and washing of holds. This will be guided by the Chief for each job but may develop into independent work once experience has been gained.

● Organisation of the route setting cupboard to assist smooth workflow of setters.

● Dealing with issues as they arise. Namely stuck bolts, screws and broken holds.

● Setting easier boulders, progressing to harder boulders are experience and skills are developed.

Experience

No experience is required to apply for this role, but experience in the following aspects is desirable:

● Experience with power tools. Namely, impact drivers and drills.

● Experience working at height or with ladders.

● Experience route setting. Either through previous employment, volunteering or through formal route setting instruction/courses.

● An ideal candidate should be a passionate climber that is dedicated to progressing with their own climbing.

Attributes

This is a developmental role and as such, displaying strong characteristics of the following attributes is extremely important:

Hard Worker: can keep up with the demands of a physically demanding job. Route setting is hard and high pace, this is not the job for you if you are looking for leisurely work.

Passion for Route Setting: shows a real interest in the art of route setting and is passionate about taking the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals.

Quick Learner: able to pick up new tasks quickly, follow instruction and focus on developing your skills through tuition from other setters.

Reliable: able to commit to the role and turn up on time and ready to work without fail. As a pivotal part of the team, it is crucial that we can rely on you to turn up on time and work hard.

Team Work: happy to take instruction and help out with whatever is needed. As a member of a small team, it is expected that everyone chips in with all aspects of the job.

Benefits

● Paid time to learn, practice and perfect your route setting skills.

● The chance to work with some of the country's best route setters.

● Free climbing at Flashpoint bouldering walls & Redpoint Bristol

● Training days, courses and online qualifications

● Team building and staff climbing trips

Time-Line

1st July to 14th July - Applications open

14th July - Successful candidates invited to trial days

22nd July - Trial Days

How to Apply

Please send a CV and covering letter, of no more than 1 A4 side, explaining why you suit the role to ben@impactroutesetting.co.uk.

For Further Information

For more information about Impact Route Setting and the role, please contact Ben Norman on ben@impactroutesetting.co.uk.