Routesetter

Additional Compensation

• Free membership at Session
• Free fitness and yoga classes
• Support for professional certifications and development
• Climbing shoe and harness reimbursement (once per year)
• Pro-Deal Discounts on Climbing Equipment
• Discounts in Session’s retail shop

Gym Overview
Session Climbing is located in Santa Rosa, California, and is a 23,000 square-foot, ground-up build. Session features indoor climbing, traditional and studio fitness, and a lounge along with other amenities. Programming includes climbing and fitness instruction, youth climbing teams, corporate and non-professional groups, and studio fitness classes. Session regularly hosts events like member appreciation activities and climbing competitions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior routesetting experience
• Experience working at height
• The ability to set and forerun up to V5
• The ability to set and forerun up to 5.12

Responsibilities

• Adherence to safe routesetting practices, such as: use of PPE, proper ladder usage, and adherence to work-at-height protocols
• Willing to set routes and boulder problems with equal commitment to quality and creativity
• Willing to forerun routes and boulder problems with equal commitment to making changes as needed
• Set for competitions and events (includes occasional weekends)
• Assist with stripping and washing holds
• Assist with wall maintenance
• Assist with autobelay, anchor, draw, and rope inspection/replacement
• Help introduce fresh ideas and concepts during setting days
• During forerunning, change others’ climbs and your own to make them more comfortable and more accessible to Session members
• Clean and keep organized the setting room
• Maintain and keep organized setting kits
• Engage with Session’s members and day users
• Maintain a work culture of professionalism

Session’s Routesetters Must

• Understand and adhere to safety protocols
• Develop and broaden their setting for Session members
• Work effectively within a team
• Be independent and self-sufficient
• Be able to climb after performing physical labor
• Be compassionate & empathetic
• Be creative and efficient

To apply, complete the online application and upload your resume here.