Coach

Girls on the Run coaches are trained volunteers who lead a team of participants through a season of powerful and fun lessons. You do not need to be a runner; you simply need to have a desire to support and encourage the next generation. Coaches receive all the tools and support they need and find that they get as much out of coaching as they give.

Are you between 16-18 years old and interested in coaching?

Check out our Junior Coach program for high school girls!

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Are you between 16-18 years old and interested in coaching?

Check out our Junior Coach program for high school girls!

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“Being a coach has impacted me in a positive way. I feel more empowered and confident. All the lessons are lessons that even we as adults can learn from. I love the program.”

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Requirements

Responsibilities

  • Get to know and understand your co-coaches to better serve your team.
  • Have fun while serving as a role model for program participants.
  • Review, prepare and supervise weekly lessons (curriculum provided by Girls on the Run).
  • Collaborate with other coaches for successful lesson delivery.
  • Commit for the entire season (practices and end-of-season 5K event).
  • Facilitate communication with parents/guardians of program participants. 

Season Details

  • 2024 Fall Season starts the week of Monday, September 26, 2024.
  • You must submit your Coach Application by Friday, August 16, 2024.
  • Attend REQUIRED National Coach Training session.

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"I specifically love that this program empowers girls to be confident in all aspects of their life – something I wish I had the opportunity to learn when I was younger. "

Coach Dalton

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"I really like encouraging their healthy habits and body positivity, and focusing on proper form so they know how it affects their bodies. I also really like getting energized and "pumped" to start our activities."

Coach Migliorini

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"I love working on the Community Project with the girls. They have huge, giving hearts!"

Coach Mita

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Frequently Asked Questions

There are girls who need YOU to help them unleash their power and potential. If you are considering coaching, ask yourself: What better gift can you give to the next generation than inspiring confidence and a strong sense of self?

  • Almost 100% of girls said their Girls on the Run coaches care about them.
  • 99% of coaches agreed that the coaching experience was valuable for them.
  • 96% of coaches said they felt they formed positive relationships with the girls on their team.
  • 94% of Girls on the Run coaches said they felt like they were making a difference in their girls’ lives.
 

No! Girls on the Run provides the training, curriculum and supplies needed to safely lead a team for a season! You simply need to be a motivating role model for your team. Many of our coaches participate in their first 5K alongside their team!

 

No. Here is our policy:

  • At least one female coach over the age of 21 must be present at all times.
  • All other coaches must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Junior Coaches must be at least 16-18 years of age and female.

A minimum of one coach per team must have CPR and First Aid certification on file by the first session of any given season and be present at every practice.

 

We STRONGLY recommend that all coaches become CPR and First Aid certified prior to the start of the season. Coaches can request the online training course at no cost!

Yes! Community coaches are individuals not directly affiliated with a school or community location who support the Girls on the Run mission. Community coaches are placed according to their geographic location and their availability at sites that need additional coaches.

No! We provide you with training, curriculum and supplies – everything needed to coach a safe, successful season! You should not incur any personal costs to provide the program to your team.

Our council provides each program location with the curriculum and supplies needed to facilitate the season. Coaches will pick up their curriculum guides and and a Coach Box filled with all materials required for the season at an in-person Coach Training session.

Coach training includes online self-paced training and an in-person training session. We host two in-person training sessions and coaches are required to attend one - please select your preferred training date as part of your Coach Application.

 

National Coach Training (NCT): In-Person at St. Petersburg College - Gibbs Campus

  • Saturday, August 20, 2022​
    • Returning Coaches: 9:30 - 10:30 AM
    • New Coaches: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Saturday, September 10, 2022​Returning Coaches: 9:00 - 10:30 AM
    • Returning Coaches: 9:30 - 10:30 AM
    • New Coaches: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Coaches must attend and lead 75 to 90-minute practices twice per week for 10 weeks. To provide a consistent experience to participants, your commitment is crucial to prepare and collaborate with co-coaches to facilitate fun, successful lessons. Each season culminates with a team-led community project and celebratory 5K event.  

In addition to the two to three coaches who are 18 years of age or older, some teams may also have a Junior Coach assigned. Junior Coaches are high school volunteers between the ages 16-18 who complete an application and training. They are role models and developing leaders who support the adult coaches and mentor the team. 

Teams may practice at designated parks, recreation and community centers, homes and schools. The location and times are approved prior to participant registration each season. Practice times are typically set in the late afternoon/early evening hours (to accommodate participants after school). 

Coaches may indicate where they would like to coach. If coaches do not have a preference, we will assign them to a location in need. 

Absolutely! The more, the merrier! Each Girls on the Run team is led by two to three trained coaches, and sometimes a Junior Coach. If you would like to coach at an existing site with another applicant, please mention this in your application and we will do our best to accommodate you.

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Thanks for considering the vital role of serving as a volunteer coach for Girls on the Run. If you still have questions about how you can unlock the power and potential girls in your community, please contact us!

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