Maintenance Assistant & Forerunner - Route Setting

Apprenticeship Program at Movement

At Movement, our core values of growth, connection, 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!

About the Apprenticeship Program

Movement is actively looking to build diverse routesetting teams that represent the communities we serve. The Routesetting Apprenticeship Program provides an opportunity for new setters with limited/no experience to learn the ins and outs of the Movement Routesetting program, and to develop a core set of skills and an understanding of routesetting.

This is a temporary position that may last for up to 6 months. Upon completion of the program, future setting opportunities are possible but not guaranteed. The first 4-6 weeks of the program are intended to provide a basic introduction to the role, workflow, and safety considerations; the remainder of the program will be an opportunity to gain experience putting this knowledge into practice.

About the Role

Routesetting Maintenance

When scheduled for Routesetting Maintenance, you will work with the setting team to perform regular routesetting related gym maintenance. This is an opportunity to communicate with the current setting team and learn more about the planning/design process of Routesetting.

What you'll be doing:

• Learn and adhere to all workplace safety expectations and requirements
• Receive on the job Work at Height training
• Washing holds and volumes using a power washer and other means
• Inspection of Auto Belays, quickdraws, anchors and other routesetting equipment using Work at Height skills
• Assist in work zone prep and clean up

Hold Removal

When scheduled for Hold Removal, you will work under the supervision of the Routesetting Manager or other Senior Routesetting Team Member to remove holds from a section of the bouldering wall in preparation for the setting team

What you'll be doing:

• Learn and adhere to all workplace safety expectations and requirements
• Assist in work zone prep and clean up
• Remove, holds and volumes from the designated bouldering section using an impact drill
• Assist with sorting holds, bolts, screws, and other routesetting materials

About Forerunning

When scheduled for Forerunning, you will work with the setting team to assess climbs for equitability, consistency, grade accuracy, quality of movement, and overall set collectivity. This is also an opportunity to learn the ins and outs of the Movement setting program.

What you'll be doing:

• Learn and adhere to all workplace safety expectations and requirements
• Assist in work zone prep and clean up
• Learn the criteria we use to access quality of our routesetting product
• Climb and test our product as needed and instructed by the Head Routesetter or supervisor
• Assist with sorting holds, bolts, screws, and other routesetting materials
• Forerunning (i.e. climbing)
• Climb product to help the routesetting team grade the routes/problems that are set each day
• Be open to feedback and willing to perform as directed
• Your climbing will help the setting team ensure all routes and problems are safe, can be executed in a manner that is appropriate for the assigned grade, and that are accessible to a wide range of climbers
• Additional tasks and projects may be assigned

What success looks like:

• You approach each day with an eagerness to learn
• You've learned and adhered to all workplace safety expectations and requirements
• You understand Movement's Routesetting program workflow and standards
• You've displayed a strong work ethic and the ability to thrive in a team-oriented environment
• You've consistently exceeded expectations for the role

What You'll Bring With You

Gotta have:

• Strong desire to explore the craft of routesetting
• The ability to thrive in a team-oriented and collaborative environment
• Solid work ethic and ability to manage your own workflow
• Attention to detail
• The ability to communicate effectively communication is your jam and you do well with constructive feedback
• The ability to always follow and promote safe practices
• Lead climbing certification

Bonus points for:

• Lead climbing proficiency
• Ability to climb at least 5.11 and/or V5

We believe that a diverse 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 Grapevine applicants will be assigned this primary location but may have opportunities to support other location as agreed upon
• This is a part-time position
• Starting pay at $15.00-$15.50/hour, 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 10/03/2026

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.

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