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Thanks for your interest in Vertical World employment!
Mission Statement:
As a company we strive to provide the best customer service, route setting, music, and cleanliness to
our customers on a daily basis. We treat all customer interactions as if we are serving our friends or
family. We accomplish this by hiring employee associates who care about climbing and our customers
and provide them with the training and motivation to give great customer service.
We are currently hiring (click position for more info):
KENT WAREHOUSE ASSISTANT & LABORER
CONSTRUCTION LABORER & WALL BUILDER
YOUTH PROGRAM INSTRUCTOR
Vertical World is now hiring Youth Program (YP) Instructors. Instructors teach rock climbing classes and camps to students that range from 3 to 17 years old. Throughout the year there are multiple offerings a YP instructor may be involved in like: Regular yearlong programs, day camps, school break camps, summer camps, and summer programs to name a few. YP staff are responsible stewards that help groom VW’s next generation of climbers. The available positions are for summer programs and longer term employment is based on availability and scheduling of fall programs.
Location: Vertical World North
Hours: 5 – 28 hrs per week (Part Time). Weekends required.
Reports to: Program Coordinator
Compensation: $20 – $22 hourly
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Create and implement age-appropriate lesson plans for students
- Create an appropriate balance of risk management, technical skill, and fun in each class
- Work in cooperation with co-instructors
- Track student progress and ensure students are going through all necessary processes to use gym equipment
- Manage diverse abilities and interest levels within each class
- Other duties or tasks delegated by Manager or Programs Coordinator
Requirements:
- Friendly and enthusiastic
- Self-motivated and able to act independently
- Previous top rope belay experience
- Able to commit to consistent schedule
- Great communication skills and the ability to work with a wide range of personalities
- Ability to deal with difficult circumstances with a positive attitude
- Great working ability in a family environment
- First aid and CPR certified
Preferred Skills:
- Experience teaching climbing
- Previous outdoor climbing experience
- Lead climbing experience
Benefits:
- Combined Sick/PTO
- Free VW Membership
- Pro Deal and Industry Discounts
- Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance if full time (30+ hours) after 60 day waiting period
- Free access to all Seattle area climbing gyms (if full time)
- Matching retirement plan after two years employment
To apply, send cover letter and resume to Anique.
ENTRY LEVEL KENT WAREHOUSE ASSISTANT & LABORER
A warehouse assistant helps prep for all jobs and material orders that come and go from the warehouse. Some duties may include climbing wall panel production, basic carpentry, light metal work, cleaning, and tool & shop maintenance. There is potential to grow within the company, and we encourage on the job learning and advancement. This is a full time position at 35 – 40 per week. After a 60-day probation period, we offer medical and dental benefits. We enjoy working as a team, and love creating something unique.
Expectations:
• Keep the shop and tools clean
• Assist Lead Carpenters
• Assist welders
• Organize and put away tools
• Work in a physical environment all day
• Lift and carry 50-70 lbs.
• Have previous experience with basic construction
• Have knowledge of basic tools
• Work in all types of weather
$20 – $22/hr
CONSTRUCTION LABORER & WALL BUILDER
Elevate Climbing Walls and Vertical World are looking to add to our team of builders to assist in building the newest Vertical World Gym in the Seattle area. We are currently hiring for several positions; lasting 6-9 months, with the potential to become a permanent Elevate employee. Please contact Elevate Climbing Walls with questions.
Expectations:
- Keep the construction site clean.
- Keep tools organized and put away.
- Must be able to work in a physical environment all day.
- Must be able to lift and carry 50 – 70 lbs.
- Perform basic carpentry skills.
- Be able to frame walls.
- Be able to panel walls.
- Should have a basic set of tools.
- Can take direction from lead and Project Manager.
Starting at $22/hr
To apply, please send resume to the Elevate Office.
EXPERIENCED ROUTESETTER
Routesetting exists at the core of the climbing gym industry and is an integral part of the success or failure of a climbing gym. Great routes/boulders influence every aspect of a VW facility. From setting routes for our everyday members, to providing excellent teaching tools for our instructional classes, as route setter, you are responsible for creating amazing customer experiences through your work. At Vertical World, all of our setters must adhere to a high level of route setting standards that are required to maintain our product excellence. This not only includes exceptional route quality, but also high standards of safety and a positive teamwork-centric environment. All safety procedures must be upheld to the highest level and mutual respect is required. Our setting team is comprised of a committed group of climbers dedicated to upholding a high level of quality and excellence. Crews sets 3-5 days per week. They set top ropes, lead climbs, and boulders, for all abilities, ages, sizes, and grade levels. As a setting team we will strive to create a setting program that produces accomplished setters through multiple learning and growth opportunities.
Location: Vertical World North
Hours: 24 –36 hrs
Reports to: Head Routesetter
Compensation: Between $22- $26 hourly
Work Location: 100% In-person
This job description is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, VW reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed.
Responsibilities
- Setting 3-5 days a week
- Show up on time and ready to work
- Follow all VW safety protocols at all times
- Participate in all set up and tear down processes as outlined at each facility
- Stripping section of wall to be set for the day
- Washing dirty holds
- Setting the required number of routes/boulders problems that will meet VW’s standards of time, efficiency, and quality
- Maintaining a tidy, orderly, and safe setting area throughout the day
- Ensuring desired grade is hit consistently with initial skeleton
- Keep route management software up to date throughout setting day
- Forerunning
- Grading routes or boulder problems
- Being open to feedback and constructive criticism from peers and members
- Be willing to make necessary changes to your route/boulder o Ensuring all routes/boulders are not unnecessarily dangerous
- Hold sorting
- Hold room organization
- General maintenance of climbs and tags/tape
- Keeping up to date with training material from Head Setter
- Keep climbing wall surfaces and equipment up to VW and manufacturer standards
- Set for competitions and events
- Execute any tasks or goals from Head Setter or Gym Manager
Expectations/values
- Have safety at the forefront of every action
- Focus on the balance of efficiency of quality and strive to always become more efficient and more effective
- Hit grades that are assigned consistently
- Have a positive and collaborative attitude
- Be an exemplary team member
- Set high quality and engaging movement
- Strive to be a better setter every day and take opportunities for learning and growth when available
- Care the success of VW and the experience of the customer with every move
- Perform all tasks with an outstanding work ethic and pride for the job
Preferred Experience and Abilities
- Previous commercial setting experience
- Ability to set 2-3 rope routes and 5-7 boulders in a day
- High access rope skills
- Self-motivated, hard-working, and able to act independently
- Previous experience working in an environment where feedback/constructive criticism is welcomed and desired
- Ability to deal with difficult circumstances with a positive attitude
- Ability to lead climb
- Competition experience and USAC certification
Benefits
- Combined Sick/PTO accrual
- Free VW membership
- Paid professional development opportunities
- Access to industry pro deals
- Access to all Seattle area gyms
- Health care and dental if full time for 60 days
- Retirement plan after 2 years employment earning at least $5,000 per year
Intangible Benefits
- Access to high level mentorship
- Many opportunities to set USAC Championship level events
- Exposure to elite level climbing athletes of all ages
- Awesome access to outdoor climbing and other outdoor activities 😉
- A relaxed environment that encourages climbing outside, training for and competing in comps, and a very family style atmosphere.
To apply, please send resume and cover letter to Bret
Vertical World is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Here at Vertical World, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. We pride ourselves in creating an inclusive and welcoming community in our facilities.