SoCal mat pilates instructor

ABOUT VITAL

VITAL gyms are open to members 24/7. We’re open to the public from 9am to 11pm, but only members can unlock the door at night to use the facility without staff running the show. The sense of trust and ownership this inspires is part of what makes the VITAL Community so exceptional.

We are optimists at heart and this manifests itself across all aspects of VITAL—perhaps nowhere more clearly than in the way we treat people. We believe in our team, we believe in our customers, and we believe in our community.

WE BELIEVE IN OUR TEAM. We train, trust, help, support and invest in the people who work here. Our goal is to bring up great leaders prepared to take on challenges at work and beyond. Our goal is to be the best place to work in the industry. This supportive culture means that we are an innovative, challenging, and fun place to work.

WE BELIEVE IN OUR CUSTOMERS. We believe that by trusting our customers we make the world a better place. We build and operate our gyms to such a high standard because everyone deserves to be a part of something wonderful. The relationships people form at VITAL enrich life and lead to new adventures. By living out our belief in our customers they, in turn, believe in one another. This reciprocal goodwill makes VITAL so much more than just a physical place—it makes VITAL one of the things that makes life rich.

WE BELIEVE IN OUR COMMUNITY. We build our gyms in places we love. This makes it a joy to fulfill our responsibility to be an upstanding part of the local community. It is a privilege to have a business that people embrace and we work hard to ensure that VITAL facilities become an indispensable cornerstone of the community.

ABOUT THE JOB

VITAL Route Setters are tasked with creating thought-provoking, challenging, and accessible boulder problems for climbers of all ages and skill levels. Route Setters work in small teams alongside the Head Route Setter to collaborate and work efficiently in creating boulder problems. They are responsible for forerunning climbs to ensure the problems are consistent with VITAL’s grading system.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Set low risk, engaging, and fun problems at all difficulties for the community. Roughly 50% of workload.

  • Forerun and adjust boulder problems to ensure quality and to mitigate hazards with the team. Roughly 40% of workload.

  • Maintain climbing walls and volumes, including t-nut replacement, re-painting, and general repairs. Roughly 10% of workload.

  • Connect with the community and your team.

  • Keep an organized and clean work area.

  • Support and be involved with competitions, events and workshops

  • Assist the Setter Support Crew with wall stripping, washing, and sorting holds when necessary

  • Provide and receive feedback regarding the route setting

BENEFITS

  • Starting rate: $18 - $20/hr (during probationary period. Higher rate negotiable afterwards depending on experience)

  • Structured annual wage increases

  • Paid Sick Leave

  • Paid Time Off (after 6 months of employment)

  • Internal incentive programs 

  • Mental health program 

  • Employee membership with access to all programs and classes

  • Friends and family benefits

  • Following benefits based on weekly hour commitment:

    • 401K matching program

    • Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance

    • Professional Development program

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Expected 5 - 15+ hours per week, depending on availability and demand.

  • 2+ years climbing experience 

  • Moderate outdoor climbing experience (10+ trips)

  • Ability to set and forerun at least v7 in the gym 

  • Must be able to lift and transport heavy objects (~50+lbs) 

  • Active CPR/AED certification

  • Creative thinking and articulation of ideas

  • Problem solving daily with a team

  • Ability to work at heights and on ladders

  • Available to work longer hours during competitions, events (sometimes including weekends). 

  • Experience working with power tools (Impact driver, angle grinder, etc.)

  • Can stand in a loud environment for extended periods

  • In-depth knowledge of advanced climbing techniques

  • Reliable transport to/from shifts

  • Competency in Google workspace

We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.

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