We are looking for an interim head route setter capable of taking responsibility for City Bouldering's 3 London gyms in Aldgate, White City and Stratford. This is an interim position for 10 months to cover the absence of our head setter starting in November.

Responsibilities: 

As the Head Route Setter at City Bouldering, you will have one main goal of delivering fun, creative and inspiring sets for our customers. This will include being responsible for:

• Quality, creativity and consistency of setting throughout the centers
• Development of a setting team
• Involvement in event and competition planning
• Maintenance of route setting equipment
• Health and safety and policies and procedures
• Hold orders and wall design input for new sites

Ideal candidate:  

• A proven track record of setting in commercial climbing gyms
• Genuinely passionate in leading sets to be creative, fun and inspiring 
• Ability and desire to make setting accessible, welcoming and exciting for beginners and climbers of all physical abilities
• A team leader who can motivate, inspire and develop the setting team
• A continued desire to learn and use feedback constructively
• Strong understanding of route setting health and safety requirements
• Experience in designing and maintaining a safe and high quality setting program is desirable but not essential
• If you are known for a big ego or sandbagging - please don't apply

On offer:

• 3 days work per week FTE £36 - £45K depending on experience
• Fun and supportive working environment
• Private health care
• Opportunity to join company climbing trips
• Industry standard holidays and pension contributions
• Free climbing including reciprocal entry with most London climbing gyms

If you feel you have what it takes please apply to [email protected]. Interviews will be held right away with an ideal start date in November.