Appearance
“Clothes and manners do not make the man; but, when he is made, they greatly improve his appearance.”
— Henry Ward Beecher
As an instructor, you are part of a highly visible group and an important link between big sky’s guests and the resort. It is important that you have a clean, well-groomed, professional appearance. With that comes the expectation of the highest level of professional communication. From the way you conduct your class, to the comments you make to students and parents, you are in the spotlight. For this reason, be careful to speak to your students, especially children, with respect and tact.
Conventional beards, mustaches and goatees are acceptable. Facial hair needs to be no longer than 15mm or a #5 guard. When wearing a helmet, hair should be pulled back so that it is safe and neat. Dyed hair is acceptable if it is a natural color.
Tattoos: Only tattoos which are not offensive or scary may be visible. Tattoos on neck, face, and hands/fingers are not allowed or must be covered.
Headwear: only resort branded, affiliate branded (The North Face, Helly Hansen, PSIA-AASI), or non-branded headgear that compliments the uniform is permitted. Acceptable colors are red, blue, black, white and gray. All hats are to be worn in the way they were designed. (i.e. baseball caps with the bill to the front).
Please read, know and comply with specifics in the Big Sky Resort Team Member Handbook. All appearance standards are subject to interpretation, and approval, by management and H.R.; and may be revised at any time.
Acceptable Facial Hair
Not Acceptable Facial Hair
Acceptable Hair
Not Acceptable Hair
Acceptable Piercings
Not Acceptable Piercings
Acceptable Hats
Not Acceptable Hats
Uniform
The Mountain Sports School provides a uniform jacket and pants. All other visible pieces (helmet, buff, gloves, etc.) should enhance your professional appearance.
The uniform needs to be worn neatly and appropriately. Zippers should be closed on all pockets and should be pulled up on jackets or shells at least three-quarters of the way. Hoodies, sweaters, and any other undergarments should be fully covered by the uniform.
Uniforms may not be worn for any activities outside the scope of your Mountain Sports position. See Free Skiing/Riding for more information on skiing and riding in uniform.
Promotional garments or stickers for other ski destinations cannot be worn.
Big Sky Resort is a smoke-free campus. Smoking, including e-cigarettes and vaping, is not allowed while wearing any part of your uniform.
You are NOT allowed to wear your uniform to and from home.
Name tags are to be worn while in uniform. They should be exactly how they were printed for you: free of stickers or other alterations, see below.
Uniforms should be cleaned during the season as needed.
At completion of season or termination, all uniforms need to be cleaned and returned to the respective supervisor at the designated location.
Earbuds/headphones are not allowed when in uniform.
Hoods
Helmet hoods are not permitted
Midlayer hoods sticking out of the uniform are not permitted
When it’s below 0F hoods are permitted with manager discretion
Examples to the right are not approved
You are welcome to use your Uniform Piece hood!
Helmet
Any employee/volunteer who is on duty and is required to, or elects to, ski or bike, in or out of uniform, is required to wear a snow sports helmet or biking helmet.
Helmet must be in good condition with no prior impacts.
Stickers from other resorts may not be on helmets.
Helmets will be inspected by a supervisor at the start of the season.
If you need a new helmet, ask your supervisor for a voucher. Instructors receive $40 and 40% off helmets at Big Sky Resort outlets.
Please refer to the Big Sky Resort Employee Handbook for information on this policy.