On The Job

What is the Ski School Lift Line Privilege Policy

At a meeting with the Ski School, Lift Operations, Lift Maintenance, and Patrol in early March 2021, a working group was formed to discuss Ski School line privileges. The purpose of the meeting was to better clarify what line privileges Ski and Board Instructors have, while teaching a class and while free riding on the mountain.

One issue that was pointed out during this meeting was that all lifts do not currently have a Ski School line. It was agreed that a Ski School Line would be established at each of the chair lifts.

The following is an outline of the policy that was agreed to regarding the use of the Ski School lines.

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Ski Instructors with a class or private lesson:

Only uniformed instructors with name badge and helmet may have access to Ski School lines, and only when lines are longer than five minutes.
Instructors will que with their students in the Ski School line and will be directed by the line attendant when to come out and go through the gates to load the lift.
All students regardless of age must have a lift pass to go through the gates.
Generally, classes will be merged with the public 4 riders at a time, following in order with the other lines being directed by the line attendant.
Classes with children 10 and under, may load the entire class when the line attendant directs the class to go through.

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Ski Instructors line privileges while not teaching a class:

Only uniformed instructors with name badge and helmet may have access to Ski School lines, and only when lines are longer than ten minutes.
Instructors will que in the Ski School line and will be directed by the line attendant when to come out and go through the gates to load the lift.
Generally, instructors will be merged with the public 4 riders at a time, following in order with the other lines being directed by the line attendant.
If there are less than 4 instructors, the School line will be treated as a singles line and instructors will be assigned to chairs with less than 4 riders.
Instructors should alternate between lifts whenever possible.

What are the lift riding procedures?

All kids wearing a vest need to ride the chairlift with an adult.
You cannot send kids up the lift so you can then ride alone. If there is an opportunity to ride the lift with your kids please do so.
Any kids you are not riding the lift with will go ahead of you and know where to wait for you at the top.
You as an instructor can only take 2 kids with you (one for each hand).
If you are riding a bigger lift you can find capable and willing adults to ride with you.
More to come

How do I find my schedule?

Go to the Portal Page and type in your name.

Portal Page

What can I keep in the locker room?

Skis, Board, boots, clothing etc.

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How do I sign up for training?

Check the options on the Training Page.

Training Page

Can I teach independently or “under the table” on my day off?

No.
You are not allowed teach at Brighton outside of the Mountain Sports program, and you can be fired for this. This includes babysitting or helping with childcare and skiing some of the time.
Outside instructors are also not allowed to teach at Brighton for pay.
If guests approach you to teach directly, please respectfully explain our policies.
What about when your partner or family comes to visit? While we don’t recommend it - tensions may get high - you are welcome to teach your family members and give pointers to friends. However, money should not be exchanged.

Who should I contact if I am sick, unable to make it to work, or running late?

Sending an email to all of the program supervisors is the best way to ensure your communication does not end up with someone who has the day off.
You can also always text Leslie, Bill, Spock and Aldo.
Please be sure to contact a supervisor or the office as soon as possible if you are expecting an interruption to your schedule. This allows for ample time to make appropriate accommodations.

What are the lost child procedures?

Little Rippers:

Be sure you have phone numbers for all parents availalbe.
You should regularly chat with the kids about a meeting spot in case you get separated.
Best place for meeting is at the base of a lift you just skied.
Whenever you are going through trees make sure you have your head on a swivel and collect the group regularly.
If you have a kid who gets separated from your group call a supervisor immediately. You should know their name, age, what they are wearing and where they were last seen.

Youth:

Be sure you have phone numbers for all parents availalbe.
You should regularly chat with the kids about a meeting spot in case you get separated.
Best place for meeting is at the base of a lift you just skied.
Whenever you are going through trees make sure you have your head on a swivel and collect the group regularly.
If you have a kid who gets separated from your group call a supervisor immediately. You should know their name, age, what they are wearing and where they were last seen.

How do I ask for time off?

The best way to request time off is to contact Bill. Your time off requests should be submitted at least 48 hours in advance; however, the earlier you request, the better chance of your time off being approved.
There is a link on the portal page for a Time Off Request Form. This form goes directly to Bill.

Instructor Portal Page.

Portal Page

Employee Parking Directives

Employee parking is at the lower lot at the Brighton Store. A shuttle will be available daily to bring you to the Brighton Center and back to the lot. It will from 7am until 5:30pm.

Pay, Perks and Benefits

How is the Compensation and Benefits structured?

Pay Levels

are based upon an instructor's diverse expertise, value as a trainer and administrator, years of experience, full or part time status, and certification. An instructor must request pay level increases of the staffing director when it is deserved. Pay is based on hourly rates and per head incentives. Full-time employees receive one hour of pay as show-up pay for a full-work day (two posts) when they arrive on time for the 8:45 meeting and at post time. Part time instructors will receive show up pay for any Rostered did not teach days.

Instructors are covered by area Workman Compensation insurance while teaching or in scheduled clinics while in uniform. Free skiing is not covered by area insurance.

See the structure on the Instructors Pay Level Page
‍Pay Levels Page

Season Passes

will be issued to all instructors for $10.00. These passes must be carried any time when using lifts in uniform and when skiing without a uniform on days off. Your season pass is also your UTA bus pass. The rules affecting season pass holders apply to employees as well. Replacement of lost passes costs $100.00 each.

Can my family get a free season pass?

Starting the second season are as follows:

Full Timers

Level 3 - Full time instructors/staff: Employee Season pass for $10, Spouse pass for $10, Dependents are ½ off

Part Timers

Level 2 - Part-time instructors (working 20 or more per season): Employee Season pass for $10, Spouse pass ½ off, Dependents are ½ off

Level 1 - Part-time instructor (working less than 20 days per season): Employee Season pass for $10, no other benefits

All dependents - 10 and under are $10.

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What are the School Perks and Passes?

School Perks Passes will be allotted on a limited basis to family and friends of school employees. Your perks passes will be loaded on your employee pass for use anytime during the season. There will be ó price and complimentary day passes available. Your level (1,2, & 3 as above) will determine the number of perks available.

A 40% discount on lessons is available for all resort employee dependents and spouses.

(National Ski Patrol and Hosts receive a 30% discount on lessons.) There is no discount on Private Lessons or Out of House Program Lessons.

A 25% discount is available at the Boyne Mountain Sports retail shop. These purchases must be made in cash or credit card.

A food discount of 40% off is available at the Alpine Rose and Millicent Chalet.

What about discount lift tickets and Buddy Passes?

You do get discounted lift tickets. Whether or not you receive full price or half off as well as the amount depends on your status as a part-time or full-time employee.
They are include and attached to your season pass. You will need to take care of this on line or at the ticket window.
Use this link to learn how to redeem them.
Buddy Passes

How can I get deals on gear?

Many instructors have pro-form deals. Ask a supervisor.

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How do I see my pay stub and tax forms?

These items and more an be found in Paychex Flex app. See supervisor for instructions.

On The Mountain

When can I free Ski or Board?

On your days off.
If you get “cut” early from work you can go free-ski but you will need to change to your own jacket. You cannot free-ski in your uniform unless you are Level 3 certified instructor.
See the full policy in the instructor manual.
Follow the full intent of closed signs and rope lines. Remind your buddies of the real potential danger of making a poor choice.
Ski and ride in a manner that greatly reduces the chance of falling.
Only file a work comp claim for an injury that happened while working.