MSS April Newsletter

A Note from Jim Kercher, MSS Director:

Dear Mountain Sports School Pros,

As we enter our final week, I reflect back to the start of the season and am so thankful for all of your efforts to turn this year into a success. In November, things looked bleak and we were not certain if we would even be able to remain open. This season has exceeded our expectations, thanks in large part to the diligence of our JHMR staff.

The Kemmerer family is most appreciative of your dedication, and eligible employees will see a bonus delivered on April 9th in recognition of your efforts.

We will have more information coming out next week regarding employee ski day festivities and our recognition awards for the season. We will also hold a Town Hall meeting on Wednesday, April 7th at 4:30pm. You may join the town hall via THIS LINK.

Please join us in recognizing our colleagues who are receiving Employee of the Month awards listed at the end of this email. Each will receive a $50 Mountain Money card.

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Operational Info:

• The employee parking lot is closed for the season. Please use the Ranch Lot if driving into Teton Village; carpools with 3+ passengers may park there for free.

• COVID vaccines are now open to the general public! Click HERE to register.

  • JHMR encourages all employees to get vaccinated, offering 1hr of vaccination pay to compensate employees for time taken to do so. Email vaccination pay requests to kyle.allred@jacksonhole.com.

• Employee Ski Day is on for Monday, April 12th! The Tram, Bridger Gondola, Thunder and Sublette will spin 9am-12pm for employees and the 100+ club. DO NOT FORGET YOUR PASS- sales and ticketing will be closed and unable to print J Cards.

• A sincere THANK YOU from MSS Managers for your hard work during a busy and dynamic season. Check out these STAFF SHOUT-OUTS from guest surveys this season.

Uniforms: When you finish work, please wash your uniform and return it at the Ram Building during office hours:

• Mondays-Saturdays through April 10th: 3:30-5pm

• April 13-17th: 10am-4pm

  • Please read washing instructions HERE. Dry completely!

  • Hang pants on 2 doubled-up plastic hangers or a sturdy wooden one. Hang all jackets (with nametags in place) over the pants (do not use a hanger for each piece).

Locker Clean-Out: Locker rooms are open through Employee Ski Day. Please have all items out of your locker and ski slot by 2pm on April 13th. All remaining items will be removed and donated on the morning of April 14th. Cleaning supplies are available in each locker room; please wipe out your locker after removing your belongings.

• Sweetwater Gondi spins until 2pm April 12th & 9am-12pm April 13th for locker access.

• Email james.huffman@jacksonhole.com with locker or uniform questions.

Progressive Performance Pay (PPP) is an incentive offered to instructors and guides who work 225+hrs and are available to work through closing day (Sunday, April 11th). Click HERE for full details on eligibility. PPP will be paid out via the same way you receive your regular earnings (direct deposit or Wisely Pay) in early May.

Employees of the Month (February & March):

• Adult Alpine: Joanna Coolidge & Lucas Onan

• Adult Snowboard: Steve McGill & Shae Bouchard

• Youth Snowboard:Carter Mardiney & John Wells

• Explorers: Sean Culman & Patrycja Dabrowska

• Rough Riders: Liam Mercer & Kaycee Maas

• Pioneers: Eloise Catlin & Stacey Judge

• Product Sales: Megan Grimes & Clara Richmond

We will be in touch with you next week with final details for the season. Happy Spring!

Mountain Sports School Management

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort

P.O. Box 290

Teton Village, WY 83025