Coaches are the backbone of the Girls on the Run organization. Volunteer coaching requires a commitment of both time and energy, but it is an extremely rewarding experience as you become an active role model to these young girls.
Each of the Girls on the Run sites must have at least one Head Coach and two to three Assistant Coaches. Head coaches are the leaders for their team, but all coaches share in the leading of the lessons. Each program has a minimum of 3-4 coaches per location and coaches share the coaching responsibilities. The timeframe is late-afternoon and early evening, two days a week. Coaches are also required to attend a one-day Training Session where they learn the curriculum and the tools they need to be a successful coach.
Coaches do not need to be competitive runners, but they do need to possess a positive view of fitness and healthy living. Each week, coaches work directly with program participants (ages 3rd -8th grade girls) to teach them healthy habits, while also inspiring and training them to run the Girls on the Run 5K at the end of the season.
Overall, the time commitment for coaches is about 5-6 hours each week for 12 weeks. This includes travel and preparation time and meeting with the group twice a week for one hour each time. Coaches are also required to attend the end-of-the-season race with the participants to encourage them, which is the most inspiring day of the season to see how far the girls have come.
Finally, consistency is extremely important to program participants so all coaches are required to attend practices for the entire 12-week season. If you are considering becoming a coach, we ask that you do not take this commitment lightly.
. Please carefully review the Head Coach and Assistant Coach volunteer descriptions for more information.
. Please complete the online Coaching Application.
. Next, simply download and return your Background Check Authorization form .
. Lastly, you must sign up and attend our one day Certification Training. Upcoming training dates are shown below; please RSVP for one of the dates.
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