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Basin Climbing & Fitness is a community-driven indoor climbing gym offering bouldering, top-rope, and lead climbing alongside a full fitness area and group classes. We welcome climbers of all ages and experience levels, with programs ranging from day passes and memberships to youth programs and birthday parties. Basin is built around a supportive, inclusive culture where movement, challenge, and community come together.

Head Routesetter  

Basin Climbing & Fitness | Hewitt, TX (Greater Waco) 

Full-Time | $40,000–$50,000 + Healthcare Stipend, PTO, Family Membership 

Help Build the Future of Climbing in Central Texas 

Basin Climbing & Fitness is seeking a Head Routesetter to lead the most important parts of our business: the climbing experience on the wall. 

Located in the Greater Waco area, Basin is the region's only indoor climbing gym and serves a growing community of recreational climbers, with a combination of top rope and lead routes, as well as an entire bouldering mezzanine. 

This is a hands-on leadership position for someone who enjoys building programs, developing people, and creating exceptional climbing experiences. You'll oversee all routesetting operations and lead a team of assistant setters.

About the Role 

The Head Routesetter  is responsible for the quality, safety, creativity, and strategic direction of routesetting, and teaching other setters. 

You'll work closely with gym leadership while maintaining ownership of your department's day-to-day operations, staff development, setting cadence, and quality. 

Routesetting Responsibilities 

• Lead all routesetting strategy, planning, quality control, and safety oversight 
• Design and set boulders, top rope routes, and lead routes across all ability levels 
• Create a balanced climbing experience across grades and movement styles 
• Manage route rotations and reset schedules 
• Recruit, train, mentor, and lead assistant routesetters 
• Oversee hold inventory, equipment, and routesetting budgets 
• Maintain industry safety standards and best practices 
• Lead setting efforts for competitions, leagues, and special events 
• Effectively set and forerun V8 and 5.13 climbs 

Leadership & Operations 

• Manage schedules, staffing plans, and departmental budgets 
• Work collaboratively with gym leadership, front desk staff, marketing, and facility operations 
• Support clinics, camps, competitions, and community events 
• Maintain operational systems, documentation, and standards 
• Help shape the long-term vision of climbing at Basin 

 

Qualifications 

Required 

• 3+ years of commercial routesetting experience 
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills 
• Ability to safely work at height 
• Ability to effectively set and forerun V8 and 5.13 climbs 

Preferred 

• Competition routesetting experience 
• CPR/First Aid certification 
• Work-at-height certification 
• Experience leading teams and developing staff 

Compensation & Benefits 

• $40,000–$50,000 salary, based on experience 
• $500/month healthcare stipend 
• Paid time off 
• Family gym membership 
• Professional development opportunities 

Why Basin? 

We're still early in our growth, which means this role offers a unique opportunity to shape both the climbing experience and help new climbers experience this sport for the first time!  If you're excited by ownership, leadership, and the chance to build something meaningful, we'd love to hear from you. 

How to Apply 

Please submit: 

• Resume 
• Routesetting portfolio or setting reel 
• Coaching experience and athlete development background 
• Relevant certifications 
• Best contact information 

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.