Become a Coach with Girls on the Run!
Coach Mentors are needed for the Fall Girls on the Run season (Sept. 23rd to Dec. 8th). Coaches works as a group to facilitate the Girls on the Run curriculum to program participants at various locations/schools throughout Western NC. There are Head Coach and Assistant Coach positions available. Coaching entails approximately two to four hours per week for a 10-week commitment. Learn more: https://www.gotrwnc.org/coach
REQUIREMENTS
- Head coach must be a woman
- Must be at least 21 years old
- CPR and First Aid certification preferred
- Must consent to and complete a background check
- Attend Girls on the Run coach training
- Attend two practices per week (or one per week if you share Head Coach responsibilities) for a weekly time commitment of approximately 4 hours (or 2 hours if you coach once per week)
- Have fun!
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serve as a role model for program participants
- Prepare, organize and supervise weekly lessons
- Collaborate with other coaches for successful lesson delivery
- Facilitate communication with parents/guardians of program participants
- Participate in the Girls on the Run 5K
- Plan and coordinate your team’s end of season party
All head coaches are required to attend in-person coach training every 2 years. Assistant coaches are strongly recommended to attend in-person training every 2 years.
Saturday, August 10th
AB Tech, Magnolia Building, 30 Tech Dr, Asheville, NC 28801
9:00am-1:30pm - GOTR Coach Training
(Light snacks will be provided. Participants are welcome to bring a bag lunch.)
Saturday August 24th
MAHEC, 121 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville, NC 28803
9:30am-12:00pm - CPR/FA Certification Training
12:00pm-12:30pm - Lunch provided by GOTR
12:30pm-5:00pm - GOTR Coach Training
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