Location : Climb Yukon Collective, Whitehorse, YT
Employment type: Contract/ Full Time (40 hr per week)
Salary: $55 - $75k annually based on Experience
Application deadline: July 1 or until filled
Are you stoked on climbing? Are you passionate about community, collaboration, and working alongside other like-minded people? We’re looking for a professional, experienced, and personable individual to join our team as Head Route Setter at northern Canada’s first large-scale indoor climbing facility!
We are looking to grow a strong setting team and are supportive of career development and comp setting outside of the territory.
Key Responsibilities Route Setting & Gym Experience Design, set, and forerun high-quality boulder/top rope and lead climbs catering to various skill levels and movement styles.
Maintain a consistent and engaging setting schedule, ensuring a balance of grades and styles.
Implement creative and innovative setting techniques, including both traditional and competition-style routes/problems.
Regularly inspect and maintain climbing holds, volumes, associated equipment and wall surfaces for quality and safety.
Gather feedback from the climbing community and adjust settings to improve the overall gym experience.
Leadership & Team Management Recruit, train, and lead a team of route setters, fostering a positive and productive setting culture.
Organize and oversee part-time setters and volunteers to maintain a consistent rotation of routes/problems.
Train, and provide mentorship, and professional development opportunities for floor staff and volunteers involved in setting.
Collaborate with management on long-term route-setting strategies and vision.




Safety & Maintenance Enforce proper safety practices related to route setting, including personal protective equipment (PPE) usage and risk management protocols.
Ensure compliance with industry safety standards for climbing gym operations.
Conduct routine inspections to address spinning holds, structural integrity, and general maintenance.
Oversee inventory management for holds, tools, and setting equipment.
Program Coordination and Events Be an approachable and active leader within the Climb Yukon Collective community.
Work alongside management and the board of directors to plan and facilitate gym competitions, events, and member engagement activities.
Lead and work alongside management to coordinate and implement gym based clinics, classes, and special booking groups.
Coordination and implementation of facility clinics, camps, school groups, and bookings.
Represent Climb Yukon Collective in the local climbing scene and encourage community involvement.
Qualifications Required:
Priority given to those with 3-5+ years of commercial routesetting experience.
Experience in a leadership or management role within a climbing gym setting.
Ability to set efficiently while maintaining high-quality routes.
Strong understanding of climbing movement, techniques, and training principles.
Physical capability to lift holds/volumes, operate power tools, and work at heights on a man lift or on ropes.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Valid first aid and CPR certification
Preferred:
Familiarity with smaller gym cultures and community-driven climbing spaces.
Competition route-setting experience (routes and boulders).
Ability to climb V8 and lead 5.12.
Association of Canadian Mountain Guides (ACMG) Climbing Gym Instructor (CGI) level 1 or 2.

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