Weekly Duty Ambassadors:

Weekly duty ambassadors (ex/ distributing fliers/marketing, washing blankets, washing rental towels, washing bolster covers and restuffing) will get an unlimited ambassador yoga pass in exchange for their weekly commitments, approximately 2 hours per week. The ambassador will have a schedule for pick-up/drop-offs of the blankets, towels or bolster covers created in conjunction with the Ambassador Coordinator. 

If the ambassador cannot fulfill their weekly commitment (out-of-town, illness) they must let the Ambassador Coordinator know one week in advance if they will be out-of-town and ASAP if they become ill. 

In the case of vacations/other commitments on the towel ambassador’s assigned day; it is the responsibility of the Ambasador to get coverage for those days by communicating with other towel ambassadors. And communicate the changes with the Ambassador Coordinator. 

Ambassador must give 2 weeks notice to the Ambassador Coordinator if they no longer wish to fulfill their commitment. 

In the event that an ambassador does not fulfill their commitment (in accordance with the and does not notify the Ambassador Coordinator, they will receive one (email) warning. If it happens again, they will be put on written probation. If another commitment is not honored, Namaspa has the right to sever the energy exchange relationship and revoke all ambassador privileges. 

Class Cleaning Ambassadors

Class Cleaning Ambassadors will attend the class they are supporting for free in exchange for their cleaning commitments. Cleaning ambassadors are required to support the teacher on duty for 30 minutes per each yoga class they take at the studios. Class Cleaning Ambassadors are expected to work at least 1 shift per week. The work consists of, but is not limited to the following, and can be broken down into 15 minutes before and after class:

CHECKLIST: 

Clean blocks

Mop studio floor 

Mop lobby floor

Clean/wipe down retal mats and hang on racks to dry

Roll up any dry mats; place rentals in rental bin, community mats in community bin 

Check/fill spray bottles

Wipe down cubbies

Place any left items in cubbies/benches in lost and found

Note any supplies needed

Stock/make sure restrooms are tidy/trash

Clean door handles

Clean microwave/fridge

Wipe down glass surfaces in the lobby

Refold blankets neatly on rack 

Check Trash/Recycling

When time permits (ie end of the day/not a tight class turn around/multiple cleaning ambassadors)

Deep clean corners of studio

Wipe down baseboards 

End of the day

Empty humidifiers (bases to be put back on wire rack to dry) 

Empty trash/recycling

This task list is created as a reference for class cleaning ambassadors so that they do not need to consult the class teacher about “what should I do?”--so there is no confusion over what needs to be done and serve as a reference tool ensuring tasks are completed. 

Standard of Conduct:

As a member of the Namaspa team, you promise to create a safe space for all students to be at home and at ease, where they can be themselves and feel accepted for who they are.

You pledge to see the divine light within others at the studio and representing Namaspa in the community, and to treat them accordingly; with respect, love and compassion. If you have an issue with another person, your first course of action will be to speak directly to him/her about it in an accountable fashion to find a peaceful solution.

You pledge to work and interact with others in accordance with the ethics of yoga practice, in particular:

Not living the Standard of Conduct:

All issues involving the Standard of Conduct will be investigated by the Resolution Committee with the ambassador being informed of the decision. If a teacher is found (by the Resolution Committee) to have not followed the Standard of Conduct, action will be taken; including loss of ambassador privileges, suspension or termination.  The Resolution Committee is composed of Deven Sisler and 3 other teachers.

Drug and Alcohol Use:

Being an ambassador while under the influence of drugs or alcohol will result in immediate termination of this agreement.  As ambassador, you are responsible for the safety of yourself as well as your students and being under the influence is not fulfilling that commitment and can cloud your judgement.  At our studio we practice the yamas and niyamas as set forth in our Standard of Conduct and teach with integrity and commit to leaving our students in their greatness.  Being under the influence does not model any of these. In the event you are required to take prescription drugs by the request of your doctor, and you feel as though the prescription drug will not affect your commitments, an exception will be made.  If you have any doubts, please discuss with the owners.

Agreement:

By signing this agreement you acknowledge and agree to fulfill the responsibilities of your role at the studio and/or Namaspa Foundation with the full understanding of the task, the results and the example set for others.  As such, you acknowledge that you are a teacher at the studio, teaching empowerment of others regardless of your current role and regardless of whether or not you are on your mat, at the check-in desk or interacting with students.

Type your name to sign this agreement