At Movement, our core values of partnership, inclusion, passion, innovation, and integrity are at the heart of everything we do. We're not just a climbing gym - we're a community that's dedicated to transforming lives through climbing, yoga, and fitness and sharing that vision with as many people as we can. As the country’s largest network of climbing gyms, we're building an extraordinary team that's committed to growing our business, our value to our members, our future customers, and our industry.

By expanding our community, we can create rewarding career paths for our team members, continually improve the customer experience, build a sustainable business for the long term, and give back to the communities we are all a part of. We’re looking for passionate, resilient, and business-minded enthusiasts who share our values and want to join us in not only leading the climbing industry but defining it!

Job Summary

The Assistant Manager of Setting will assist in managing the routesetting program for the Sunnyvale and Santa Clara facilities. They are expected to deliver high quality routes and boulders for all skill levels, help manage the routesetters as well as the routesetting program, and be accessible to members for guidance. Above all, the Assistant Manager of Setting will work together with Assistant Director of Setting or Head Setter and other departments to deliver the highest quality product to its customers.

What you'll be doing:

• Provide high quality climbing routes to a wide variety of skill levels and clientele in a timely manner.
  • Will set 3-4 days per week, meet full time hourly requirements for benefits.
  • Manager will assign project hours per week. Including, but not limited to: general setting maintenance, wall maintenance, cleaning, and general organization.
  • Other non-setting hours must be approved by the manager.
• Assist in the management of all aspects of the routesetting team, including but not limited to: training, professional development, setting schedule planning, mentorship, hold ordering, and competition setting.
  • Includes interviewing and training new setters, as well as mentorship of current setters.
• Help manage all routesetting equipment and general wall maintenance with managers guidance.
  • Includes tool/equipment maintenance, inspection, ordering and inventory.
• Partner to maintain distribution and rotation.
  • Help with daily, weekly, and monthly route tracking; including updating KAYA.
• Keep up with current trends in the rock climbing community, and continued professional development.
• Serve as the acting manager when in small group settings or in the absence of the manager.

What success looks like:

• You’re reliably setting high quality skeletons, forerunning, and grading routes/problems effectively.
• You’re able to operate independently.
• You’ve demonstrated efficiency and creativity, with an openness to constructive feedback from fellow team members and the Movement community.
• You are able to provide supportive and constructive feedback on other's routesetting.
• You have an understanding of Movement’s quality of product and aesthetic standards.
• You consistently meet production quota for routes and boulders on all terrain types.
• You are the go-to individual for your ADS or Head Setter.
• You are developing the skills required to become a successful Head Setter.
• You are a leader amongst the Routesetting team.
• You provide direct mentorship and feedback to all Routesetters.

What you’ll bring with you:

Gotta have:

• Solid setting experience (4 years).
• Demonstrated efficiency and reliability as a part of a setting team.
• Strong understanding of workplace safety expectations (Work at Height standards, etc.).
• Passion for the craft of routesetting.
• The ability to test and evaluate the accessibility, quality, and difficulty of climbs across a wide variety of styles.
• The ability to thrive in a team-oriented and collaborative environment.
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and the ability to manage your own workflow while being a resource to others.
• Empathetic and effective communication skills – you understand how to consider diverse communication styles to build and maintain relationships.
• The ability to follow and promote safe practices at all times.

Bonus points for:

• Lead climbing proficiency
• Ability to climb at least 5.12 and/or V6

We believe that a diverse set of backgrounds and experiences make our team stronger. Even if your background doesn’t 100% match the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply and share how your unique experience and transferable skills would make you successful in this role.

Additional Details

• This role is based in Santa Clara – applicants will be assigned this primary location but may have opportunities to support other locations as agreed upon.
• This is a full-time position.
• Starting pay at $33.05-$37.05/hour, flexibility available based on experience.
• Benefits include free membership, in-gym discounts, guest visits, potential 401(k) eligibility, paid time off, health benefits.
• Internal candidates who apply should be in excellent standing with their current director/management team.
• New hires will complete a screening process.
• Scheduled shift times may vary from week to week or month to month.

Applications will be accepted until June 28, 2024.

Movement is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or marital status.