
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
Required career level
- Volunteer
Years of experience (Optional)
- no work experience required







