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Climbing Wall Setter
Job in
Montrose, Montrose County, Colorado, 81401, USA
Listed on 2026-02-11
Listing for:
Montrose Recreation District
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-11
Job specializations:
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Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
Recreation & Leisure, Outdoor / Nature
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- Flexible schedule
- Training & development
This position is responsible for setting safe, engaging, and challenging climbing routes at MRD’s indoor climbing wall. The Routesetter supports route turnover goals, contributes to a positive climbing experience for patrons of all abilities, and works collaboratively with the Climbing Wall Leader to maintain a high-quality climbing program.
Essential Duties:
The following are examples of primary duties assigned to this position. Other related duties may be assigned.
- Collaborate with the Climbing Wall Leader to meet route turnover and grade distribution goals
- Set engaging, fun, and safe climbing routes for a wide range of abilities
- Participate in fore running and ongoing route setting skill development
- Assist with route setting-related tasks, including hold stripping, hold washing, and wall maintenance
- Follow and model best practices for risk management and working at height
- Receive and apply constructive feedback
- Act as a positive role model and demonstrate behaviors consistent with MRD’s mission
- Maintain a professional, courteous, and team-oriented attitude
- Communicate effectively with the Climbing Wall Leader and Climbing Wall Supervisor
- Complete additional duties as assigned
Experience & Knowledge:
- Minimum of one (1) year of climbing experience
- Previous route setting experience required
- Lead climbing experience preferred
- Experience working safely at height in a physically demanding environment
- Enthusiasm for learning, sharing knowledge, and climbing
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, highly variable environment
- Effectively communicates verbally and in writing
- Exhibits initiative, responsibility, and accountability
- Ability to work independently and as part of a small team
- Ability to build positive working relationships with diverse individuals
- Willingness to complete required risk management and route setting training
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Ability to bend, twist, push, pull, reach, and work at height
- Ability to lift 50 lbs regularly and repeatedly
- Ability to perform strenuous physical labor for extended periods
- Route setting typically occurs weekdays between 5:30 AM and 3:00 PM
- Occasional evenings or weekends may be required for competitions or special events
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