…the finish line is just the beginning
Coaches Job Descriptions
HEAD COACH
I am there to teach and empower the girls but often find that they teach and empower me.
~volunteer coach
The Head Coaches’ main responsibility is to prepare and deliver the Girls on the Run curriculum for the 12-week season. Throughout the lessons the coach will serve as a role model by having a healthy lifestyle and positive attitude. Most importantly, the Head Coach will have fun with the girls and encourage positive behaviors. Based on our Curriculum structure and creating an environment that allows girl participants to be fully engaged, we have found that female coaches are most effective as Head Coach. For more information or to apply for a coaching position, please click here to fill out our online questionnaire.
Goals:
- Prepare delivery of Girls on the Run lessons for each session
- Serve as a role model for the girls by being on time, listening attentively, by having a positive demeanor and outlook, and by leading a healthy lifestyle
- To encourage girls as they play games and participate in activities
- To coach the girls on proper stretching, running form and hydration
- To mediate disputes amongst girls in an immediate and respectful manner
- To attend end of the season 5K runs and encourage the girls participation
- Attend regularly scheduled coaches’ meetings
- Coordinate race registration with the girls and the GOTR office staff
- Recruit running buddies for your girls and coordinate their race needs
- To administer the pre and post test surveys with the girls (if applicable)
- Return all coaching materials as received in a timely manner
- To be yourself and have fun!
Commitment:
- Availability twice a week for 10 weeks for 1.5 hours. Most groups meet after school but there are some who meet later
- Allow time for lesson preparation
- Must attend end of the season 5K run and cheer!
Requirements:
- Child CPR & First Aid certification (GOTR will pay half )
- Completed application and non-compete form.
- Background check
- Attendance at 3-hour training session with GOTR staff.
- Attendance at coaches meetings and end of the season celebration
- Must be 21 years or older
- Must be female
Join us! Complete this online questionnaire to get started
ASSISTANT COACH
The Assistant Coaches’ main responsibility is to serve as an encourager, cheerleader and *superstar* supporter during workouts and 5K runs. The Head Coach will need your assistance in many of the activities and workouts.
Goals:
- Attend all lessons and assist with the various activities and workouts
- Run and/or walk with girls during workouts to provide encouragement
- Give advice on running, speed-walking and pacing
- Help the coach prepare for lessons as needed
- Provide administrative assistance to the head coach as needed
Commitment:
- Availability twice a week for 10 weeks for 1.5 hours. (check with us about sharing an assistant coach position if you have time constraints) Most groups meet after school but some meet later
- Must attend end of the season 5K run and cheer!
Requirements:
- Completed application and non-compete form
- Background check
- Attendance at 3-hour training session with GOTR Staff (highly recommended)
- Attendance at coaches’ meetings and end of the season celebration.
- Must be 16 years or older
- Male or female
Join us! Complete this online questionnaire to get started
JUNIOR ASSISTANT COACH
Junior Coaches are high school girls who assist a Girls on the Run team by helping with the program at each session and serving as a positive role model for younger girls. Like our Head and Assistant coaches, Junior Coaches make a 10-week commitment to motivate, educate and inspire program participants!
Requirements:
- Completed application
- Background check
- Parental Consent form
- Attendance at 3-hour training session with GOTR Staff (highly recommended)
- Ability to work with pre-teen girls
- Attendance at the end of season celebration
- Must be 16 years or older
- Female
