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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

GROUP INSTRUCTOR

ROUTESETTER

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.

YOUTH PROGRAM INSTRUCTOR

Vertical World has a longstanding legacy of producing the highest quality youth programs in the Region and has the reputation of being an industry leader in the category Nationwide. Youth Program (YP) Instructors teach rock climbing classes and camps to a wide range of youth climbers enrolled in our programs. The ages range from 2 – 19. YP instructors will teach classes throughout multiple seasons within the program department; School year programs, Day Camps, Summer Camps, and more. Duties may also include group offerings like Birthday Parties and groups. It is the duty of the YP Instructor to deliver the highest level of climbing instruction and professionalism to all youth climbers. YP Instructors uphold the exceptional legacy of the Vertical World youth climbing community.

Location: Vertical World North

Hours: 5 – 40 hrs per week (Part Time or Full Time)

Reports to: Youth Program Coordinator

Compensation: $16 – $22 hourly

This position has the potential to combine with other duties at VW to create a full-time position

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:

Teaching Vertical World Youth Programs
Work in various youth climbing offerings such as VW Groups and Parties
Assist participants and their families with their needs
Maintain consistent and thorough class notes

Expectations/Values:

Uphold the highest possible standard of care and instruction
Have great enthusiasm for the job
Bring positivity to the work environment
Work collaboratively with all VW staff to achieve our goals
Show initiative to learn and adapt to situations to benefit VW and its climbers
Implement age-appropriate lessons plans for students
Plan for a balance of safety, technical skill, and fun in each class
Always follow VW practices

Requirements:

Attend all required staff meetings and 1:1’s with supervisors
VW Top Rope belay certified or ability to pass test
Current First Aid certification and Safesport certification (can be completed within first 3 months of employment)
Must work at least two programs per week
Seasonal commitment required (school year and/or summer camp)

Benefits:

Free VW Membership
Pro Deal and industry discounts
Combined Sick/PTO
Company matching retirement plan

To apply, please email a resume and cover letter to north-programs@verticalworld.com

GROUP INSTRUCTOR

Vertical World has a longstanding legacy of producing the highest quality youth programs in the region and has the reputation of being an industry leader in the category Nationwide. Group Instructors teach single visit group bookings such as Birthday Parties and Rock Climbing Experiences as well as ongoing groups with the need to lesson plan and create curriculum content as well. Other instruction will include School Groups, Not For Profit Groups, and Kids Night Out, and custom groups, all with a wide age range (children and adults) and ability of climbers. It is the duty of the Group Instructor to deliver the highest level of climbing instruction and professionalism to all youth climbers. Group Instructors uphold the exceptional legacy of the Vertical World youth climbing community.

Location: Vertical World North

Hours: 5 – 28 hrs per week (Part Time)

Reports to: Groups Coordinator

Compensation: $20 – $22 hourly

This position has the potential to combine with other duties at VW to create a full-time position

Responsibilities:

Work in single visit groups such as Birthday Parties and Rock Climbing Experiences
Teach School Groups and Not For Profit Groups which can be single visit and ongoing
Instruct kids and create lesson plans for those signed up for Kids Night Out
Assist participants and their families with their needs
Maintain consistent and thorough notes for ongoing groups and Kids Night Out
Cleaning, organizing and other tasks to service the gym when needed

Expectations/Values:

Uphold the highest possible standard of care and instruction
Have great enthusiasm for the job
Bring positivity to the work environment
Work collaboratively with all VW staff to achieve our goals
Show initiative to learn and adapt to situations to benefit VW and its climbers
Implement age-appropriate lessons plans for students
Plan for a balance of safety, technical skill, and fun in each class
Always follow VW practices

Requirements:

Attend all required staff meetings and 1:1’s with supervisors
VW Top Rope belay certified or ability to pass test
Current First Aid certification and SafeSport certification (can be completed within first 3 months of employment)
Seasonal commitment required (school year and/or summer season)

Benefits:

Free VW Membership
Pro Deal and industry discounts
Combined Sick/PTO
Company matching retirement plan

To apply, please email a resume and cover letter to north-groups@verticalworld.com

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

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.