General
Morning Meeting Notes
What/when/where is EDO
Early Drop Off, 7:45am, in the facility
How long should you look for your student before your calling a supervisor/manager?
Trick question- CALL A SUPERVISOR IMMEDIATELY
What does LSD stand for?
Lesson Safety Debrief
Should you come to work drunk or high?
NO!
What is a Flow Zone?
Areas on the resort where you and your class should flow through, not teach through.
How often do I need to check my schedule?
Every day!
How soon after checking a student into Sick & Sad should you follow up with Support Staff?
after 15-20 minutes
How many vested children can a ski instructor take with them on a lift?
2, one student on either side
What is the #1 "no-no" when you call out sick?
Do NOT use your pass to ski!!! We can see pass scans at every Vail Resort, we will check if we have suspicions. "A sick day isn't a sick day"
What is the difference between a Paid Return and an Untaught Return?
A PAID return is a student who comes back to ski/board with you, and has NOT skiied with another instructor since you taught them last.
An UNTAUGHT RETURN is a student that comes back to ski school after skiing with you last, but is NOT in your class again.
How do I know if I am working on 3-6 or 7-14 for the day?
Check my schedule! Or the board!
What are the 3 "Restroom Rules" for pros with students in bathrooms?
1) Doors must remain open
2) You should not be alone with the child
3) You CANNOT wipe for kids (you CAN do a demo)
How many vested children can a snowboard instructor take with them on a lift? What side?
one student, on toe side
When is the only time you can wear your uniform outside of work?
If you are commuting to or from work.
What uniform pieces do you need to go on the chair?
Hard or soft shell, gloves, helmet, goggles!
What happens if a parent does not have the bottom of the BOCA tag at pick-up? How do you verify their identity and release the child?
Call a supervisor or manager over, we will check Photo ID and determine whether the child can be released.
If you are stopped by Patrol or Mountain Safety for a slope violation (in or out of uniform), what should you do?
Contact your supervisor or manager immediately.
NEVER
Besides your priority level, what other factor plays into assigning classes?
supervisor discretion (experience, returns, certs, etc)
What is the most basic/important need in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?
Physiological Needs (water, food, shelter, rested, right clothing)
How many times has Evan fallen on hill while in uniform?
3!!!
Can you take your students on tree runs?
NEVER in unnamed tree runs, only in Kid's Adventure Zones