Routesetter Apprentice (Fremont/U District)
Routesetter Apprentice (Fremont/U District)
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16-05-2025
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Job Description
Bouldering Projects mission is to foster meaningful human connection with the most inspiring and inclusive climbing movement and community spaces. We care deeply about humans. Were 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.
ROUTE SETTER APPRENTICE
At Bouldering Project our Setting Program is dedicated to creating varied and engaging climbs for all ability levels. The Route Setter Apprenticeship is designed to support experienced climbers as they grow into competent and confident setters.
Were committed to building a more inclusive climbing community and especially welcome applications from people whose backgrounds or identities have been underrepresented in the route setting profession. This seasonal apprenticeship is part of our broader effort to open more pathways into the climbing industry.
The apprenticeship runs for 23 months with a commitment of two days per weekone day at our U District location and one at Fremont. Apprentices are expected to demonstrate strong teamwork a willingness to learn and a collaborative attitude. This role reports to the Head Setter and receives mentorship and support from the Assistant Head Setter and other members of the setting team.
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS
- At least 2 years climbing experience
- 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
- Comfortable working at height and carry up to 50lbs
- Preferred: Comfortably climbing black to blue circuits
- Preferred: Experience coaching youth and/or adult climbing
DUTIES
- Participate in and contribute to team forerunning of the majority of boulder problems
- Assist in wall maintenance tasks as they arise during the setting day
- Help maintain setting shop and equipment
- Perform settingrelated tasks as directed by Head Setter
- Maintain professional relationships with other BP staff
- Interact with customers and be a positive representative of BP in the community
- Occasionally work additional hours (may include nights and weekends) for special settingrelated events
- Other duties as assigned
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Scheduled for 2 setting days per week one day in each location from 8am 6pm.
- Additional hours in other departments may be available upon request.
- Setter Wellness Program
- Industry discounts available for select companies and products
- All BP employees receive a free membership for themselves and a significant other
- Discount on BP retail & gear shop products
- The apprenticeship will be classified as a seasonal employee for a term of 6090 days.
$20.76 $24 an hour
WORKING CONDITIONS
Many duties require the availability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs and events including possible evenings and weekends. Duties often occur before and after regular business hours.
Bouldering Project strives to embody equal opportunity in our workplaces. We believe that different perspectives and identities strengthen our communities and unlock our potential.
Employment Type
Temp
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