Temporary Climbing Wall Route Setter

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.

Job #

Job # 042986

Department Code

Department Code

Department

Department Student Experience

Job Title

Job Title Temporary Climbing Wall Route Setter

Location

Campus

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

Pay Range $16.00 - $18.00 Per Hour

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

FLSA Status Non-exempt

Hours

Hours vary based on operational needs

Job Type

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…