Girls on the Run Volunteer Coach

The Coach is a volunteer position that works with a team of coaches to facilitate the Girls on the Run® curriculum to program participants. This position works closely with the council staff and entails approximately 4 hours per week with additional time required for: Virtual/in person (5-6 hours) coach training; and a community 5K race event.

The season runs from the week of September 28th to the week of November 30th.

Major responsibilities include: preparing, organizing, and supervising the weekly lessons; leading the program participants through each lesson; serving as a role model and mentor; coaching program participants on proper stretching, running form, hydration and sports nutrition; attending a community running race with program participants and other volunteers; attending 3-4 coaches meetings with the Director during the season; interacting with parents of program participants; and understanding and believing in the mission of the organization and acting as a spokesperson for the program.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A strong desire to work in the field of girl development
• Experience working with youth
• Excellent communication skills
• The ability to be flexible and to improvise when needed
• To inspire and motivate others to believe in the Girls on the Run mission
• High organizational skills
• The ability to recognize conflict and have the skills to help resolve it
• The capacity to work in a partnership with a co-coach and/or assistant coaches
• Complete National Coach Training
• Successfully pass a Background Check
• Believe and support the mission of Girls on the Run

EXPERIENCE

• The ideal candidate will have the following experiences:
• Has worked directly with girls ages 8-13 in a girl-positive environment
• Has volunteered in direct service organizations
• Has awareness of the common and different needs of girls