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Volunteer Coach
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Our coaches guide a
group of girls, 8-11 years old, through an easy-to-follow, well researched curriculum that uses
active running games to teach healthy lifestyle lessons and train the participants for a non-competitive 5k race at the end of the session. Together, explore topics like body image, media awareness, nutrition, emotional health, and positive communication!
General Information
- Volunteer coaches must be available during after-school hours.
- Program sites meet twice a week after school for 1 1/2 hours.
- Coaches are expected to attend every practice.
- Each site has 2 - 4 coaches - one Head Coach and Assistant Coaches as needed.
- The program is offered twice a year: Fall Session (September to December) and Spring Session (March to June). Each session runs for 10 weeks.
- Head Coaches must be 21 years or older.
- Assistant Coaches must be 16 years or older.
Head Coach
The Head Coach is a volunteer position that leads a team of coaches to facilitate the Girls on the Run curriculum to a group of 8-15 participants. The position works closely with the Program Coordinator and entails approximately five hours per week. Head Coaches are required to attend practices two days a week. If you are interested in applying to be a Head Coach, please read through the Head Coach Description before submitting an application.
Assistant Coach
The Assistant Coach is a volunteer position that provides support to the Head Coach. While the Assistant Coach is not responsible for leading the curriculum, they are there to support the Head Coach and participants in many ways. Assistant Coaches are strongly encouraged to attend practices both days of the week if they are available, but are only required to commit to one day. The position entails approximately 1.5-3 hours per week. If you are interested in applying to be an Assistant Coach, please read through the Assistant Coach Description before submitting an application.
Coach Applications
We are no longer accepting coach applications for the fall 2009 season. If you are interested in coaching in the future please email Amber at amber@girlsrun.org.
Coach Training - Fall 2009
All new coaches must attend one of the trainings below. Both trainings will take place at 8757 15th Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98117.
- Saturday, September 12th 9:00am-4:00pm
- Saturday, September 19th 9:00am-4:00pm
If you have any questions, please contact Amber, Program Coordinator, at amber@girlsrun.org or 206-528-2118.
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