Experienced Route Setter

Bouldering Project’s mission is to foster meaningful human connection with the most inspiring and inclusive climbing, movement, and community spaces. We care deeply about humans. We’re driven by the pursuit of better. We create joyful places and pathways for climbing, fitness, yoga, and social experiences that inspire people to challenge themselves and engage in a lifestyle centered around health, friendship, and purpose. 

ROUTESETTER

BP Routesetters are responsible for bringing BP’s vision for a best-in-class climbing product and experience to life each and every day. BP Routesetters are responsible for bringing an unparalleled level of quality, creativity, professionalism, teamwork, and craftsmanship to the work they perform. The makings of an incredible climbing experience begins with the BP Routesetter.

We are seeking a full-time Routesetter (4-days a week: M, T, Th, F) to work between all North gyms (Fremont, Upper Walls and U-District). Additional hours available with different departments.

DEFINING CHARACTERISTICS

BP Routesetters exemplify the following traits:

Creativity - striving to consistently come up with outside-of-the-box ideas that break the mold of everyday thinking and methods

Inclusive - designing a product that welcomes and provides something for people of all walks of life 

Quality-obsessed - a desire to curate  the absolute best climbing experience in the industry 

Growth-oriented - a strong desire to learn, grow, and better oneself and those around them every day

Innovation - a dedication to seeking new ideas, not settling for the status quo, and a strong desire to push the BP routesetting, and climbing experience and product forward 

Passion -  deeply bought into what we do and love bringing it to life every day

Professionalism - setting high expectations for oneself and exemplifying professionalism in routesetting and accountability for actions and the work performed

Development - a strong desire to seek personal development 

Communication - the ability to give, and receive positive feedback, and constructive criticism well

EXPECTATIONS

Product and Experience Design:

Represent and live BP’s values - designing with these in mind and performing whatever task necessary to create an experience in line with these values

Bring BP’s Climbing Experience Guiding Principles to life and live BP’s People Guiding Principles each and every day

Create an unparalleled climbing experience by working to bring BP’s circuits to life in a way that best exemplifies their benefits while being ann advocate for BP’s circuit system and celebrating it in all work performed

Maintain an excellent relationship with the Head Routesetter, setting team members, local staff, and local leadership - providing feedback and taking direction when necessary

Work to create and maintain a climbing product that meets the standards and expectations of the Head Routesetter 

Maintain high standards for a clean, professional product 

Spend adequate time interacting with the local community in order to gather feedback and assess the impact of the work being performed.

Training and Development:

Seek personal development and progression through BP’s System

Conduct yourself and encourage a culture that best represents the expectations of the BP Routesetting department, BP’s values, and local leadership.

Maintain the highest possible standards or risk management and be in constant pursuit of ways to mitigate risk

Collaborate with other gym staff to help meet the needs of other departments and the gym as a whole

Maintain availability and desire to assist with BP’s other local departments and events

Provide critical and constructive feedback to the Head Routesetter regarding product, experience, job satisfaction, morale, and workload

Community:

At BP, Routesetters’ jobs don’t begin and end with grips coming off the wall and going back on. Routesetters will involve themselves in every aspect of the gym and the community in an effort to better connect everyone with the BP climbing product. This may include participation in instruction, coaching, events, meetups, and other activities, as needed.

Assist in creating and driving events in the gym that serve to better connect our product with our communities

Be an example of what it means to be a community leader for BP staff

Facilities:

Work closely with other gym staff to balance space needs and equipment/resource use

Maintain organized, clean, and efficient back-stock systems

Ensure that all holds and equipment remain clean, functioning, and of high quality. 

Maintain the cleanliness and professionalism of all climbing spaces including, but not limited to, climbing walls, training boards, and training spaces. 

Aid in the maintenance of bouldering padding and instructional spaces

QUALIFICATIONS

At least 4 years climbing experience

At least 2 years of setting experience in a commercial gym environment

Ability to climb V6 in many styles comfortably

Team work, communication skills, and the ability to receive and implement feedback gracefully

Passion for climbing and community

Desire to continually work to improve own climbing and setting skills

Ability to move 50lbs on soft flooring

Ability to work on ladders and at heights

Demonstrated ability to work well with a team

Good communication skills and the ability to provide, receive and implement feedback 

Passion for climbing and community development

Desire to continually work to improve own climbing, setting, and interpersonal skills

WORKING CONDITIONS 

Though the route setting will be performed on a regular basis, many duties require an ability to be flexible in working hours: Weekday, weekends, mornings, and nights may be required. Total workweek hours are variable depending on the position available.

BENEFITS

While BP’s performance expectations are high, so are its expectations for maintaining a healthy, sustainable work-life balance. BP Routesetters enjoy the following benefits with their employment: 

A sustainable routesetting workload that encourages quality over quantity

Opportunities for paid professional development opportunities

Opportunities for paid travel to other BP locations

Weekly setter-wellness hours

Access to BP shoe and gear programs

Discounts on retail items

Plus one memberships for partners

Access to industry pro deals and discounts

HIRING PROCESS 

Please upload a copy of your cover letter, resume and address to: Stefan Yuhasz, Head Setter for the North gyms. For qualified candidates we will reach out and plan to have both a phone interview and if possible an in-person interview with all hiring managers. Thank you.

Bouldering Project strives to embody equal opportunity in our workplaces. We believe that different perspectives and identities strengthen our communities and unlock our potential.