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