Assistant Coach
Coaching is one of the most rewarding ways to be involved in Girls on the Run (GOTR). As a GOTR assistant coach, you get to experience the program first-hand and feel a sense of accomplishment about making a difference in the lives of the girls. You will work alongside a head coach with a team of 3rd-5th grade girls, assisting with implementing lessons two times per week for a total of 12 weeks. You will conclude the 12 weeks by attending a 5k run with your girls and putting together an end-of-the-season celebration.
Who is a GOTR Assistant Coach?
GOTR Assistant Coaches are dynamic, enthusiastic, passionate women and men of all backgrounds! Some are athletes; some are not. Some are runners; some are walkers. Some have coached; some have never coached. All are committed to empowering girls with valuable life lessons.
Qualifications
- Must be 18 years of age
- May be Male or Female
- Must submit and clear a Background Check
- Must be available weekday afternoons, twice per week, for 12 weeks
- Must be available to assist head coach at the 5K for his or her coaching season
Details and Commitment
- 12 week programs are offered in the Fall and the Spring
- Practices are twice per week, weekday afternoons, for one hour each
- NOTE: Assistant coaches may choose to work just one afternoon per week with a head coach while another assistant coach works the other afternoon per week
- A site will consist of one head coach, one assistant coach, and 10-15 girls
- Prior to beginning, assistant coaches must
- Submit and clear a Background Check
- Attend a designated coach training
- During the season, assistant coaches must
- Assist in prep for and facilitate the 24 lesson GOTR curriculum
- Assist head coach in holding practices twice per week, for one hour each
- Attend and assist with the end of season 5K
- Assist with creating and implementing an end-of-season celebration for the girls
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