Bouldering Project’s mission is to foster meaningful human connection with the most inspiring and inclusive climbing, movement, and community spaces. We care deeply about humans. We’re 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.
Head Setter
The head setter, in collaboration with the Director of Route Setting, will be responsible for overseeing and implementing all aspects of climbing, climbing training, and route setting at Bouldering Project - SoCo. This role also involves supporting route setters and route setters-in-training in their development, maintaining the highest degree of quality in climbing, as well as hiring and staffing for route setting needs. The Head Setter will work with the General Manager on the overall management of the climbing and safety at the gym. The Head Setter will contribute to forwarding the goals and mission of the climbing at Bouldering Project as a vital part of the gym’s offerings. The Head Setter will also be responsible for and facilitate both USAC sanctioned and non-sanctioned competitions hosted at the gym.
General Responsibilities
The Head Setter is, in many ways, the figurehead of climbing at BP and must conduct themselves accordingly. The Headsetter will be responsible for providing the highest quality of climbing in the industry with the richest diversity of movement possible at each level. They will be expected to collaborate closely with the Bouldering Project’s Director of Route Setting to continually support, develop, and advance route setting at BP.
Scope of Work
Considerable autonomy in setting and climbing programming under the direction of the General Manager. Considerable input and collaboration with all other aspects of the facility (operations, youth, fitness, and yoga). The Head Setter will Other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervise a team of setters, apprentice setters, and wall maintenance crews.
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.