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Volunteer Coach
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Do you believe in the power of accomplishment and the strength of camaraderie? Are you passionate about encouraging self-esteem among girls? Then being a coach is the most rewarding way to get involved in Girls on the Run! As a GOTR coach, you can empower girls to GET ACTIVE and learn to value their own strength, individuality and inner beauty.
Girls on the Run is a fun, interactive after school program for 3rd to 5th grade girls that combines training for a 5K race, life skills lessons and group discussions to promote positive choices for a lifetime of self respect and healthy living.
Each program of girls meets twice a week with two to four coaches to play active running games while exploring issues such as body image, media awareness, nutrition, emotional health, positive communication, community service and more. After 12 weeks, the program culminates in running, jogging or walking a 5K event! Our volunteer coaches have the best job in the program. They get to participate in each girl's experience of self-discovery, perseverance and growth!
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As a coach, you'll have the opportunity to...
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- Be a positive role model and provide a safe and healthy environment for girls
- Attend a Girls on the Run program and curriculum training
- Mentor a group of 16 girls by leading running games, and activities using a pre-prepared curriculum
- Facilitate focused, interactive discussions on lesson topics, guided by curriculum
- Work in a fun group with the other coaches in your program
- Instruct girls on proper running and stretching techniques
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Skills & qualities of a coach:
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Fun loving•flexible•creative thinker•experience working with youth•leadership and exceptional communication skills•dependable•good at time-management & organization•ability to work in a close team•willingness to obtain Child First Aid & CPR certification
Lead Coach and co-coach positions available: Coach and Co-Coach job descriptions
Fill out or download the coach application.
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When and where:
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- Program locations: Shoreline, Greenwood, Queen Anne, Rainier Valley, West Seattle, Bothell, Bellevue, Redmond, White Center, and Tukwila
- Length of program: 12 weeks (Spring: late March to early June, Fall: Late Sept. to early Dec.)
- Days: Meet twice weekly, either Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday
- Times: Exact time varies by location, most programs run between 3:15 and 5:15.
Please see the program schedule for current details.
For more information, contact the office: 206-528-2118
volunteer@girlsrun.org
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