About Coaching

Coaching a Girls on the Run program is the most rewarding way to get involved with Girls on the Run. You get to experience the program first hand, feel a sense of accomplishment that you have made a difference in the lives of girls and have a ton of fun with your team of coaches and incredible girls.

A Coach is a volunteer position that works with a team of coaches to facilitate the Girls on the Run curriculum to program participants.  This position works closely with the Executive Director and/or Program Manager and includes approximately 4-6 hours per week with additional time required on two weekend days for a one day, six hour training and the end of season community 5K Celebration event. CPR and First Aid Training is now available online and at no cost to our Coaches! 

​Major responsibilities include: preparing, organizing, and supervising the weekly lessons; leading the program participants through each lesson; serving as a role model and mentor; attending a community running race with program participants and other volunteers; attending 1 Mid-Season Coach Appreciation Meeting; interacting with parents of program participants; and understanding and believing in the mission of the organization and program. No running background is required - you just have to want to be a role model for girls!

Qualifications:
  • A strong desire to work in the field of girl development
  • Experience working with youth
  • Excellent communication skills
  • The ability to be flexible and to improvise when needed
  • To inspire and motivate others to believe in the Girls on the Run mission
  • High organizational skills
  • The ability to recognize conflict and have the skills to help resolve it
  • The capacity to work in a partnership with a co-coach and/or assistant coaches
  • Successfully pass a Background Check
  • First Aid/CPR certification
  • Believe and support the mission of Girls on the Run

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FAQs:
  • "Do I need to be a runner to coach?"
NO! Being a runner is not a qualification for coaching. GOTR Coaches are organized, excellent communicators, able to recognize and resolve conflict, enthusiastic about the Girls on the Run mission and committed to girl development. 

  • "Do Coaches get paid?"
No, at this time, our Coaches volunteer their time to ensure that every girl knows and activates her limitless potential and is free to boldly pursue her dreams. Girls on the Run provides all training, supplies and program materials (and more) that Coaches need every season so that there is no out-of-pocket cost! 

  • "How many Coaches are part of a team?"
At least 2 Coaches (including 1 CPR-certified Coach) are required at all times and it depends on the number of girls on your team!
  • 15 girls (min. of 8) with at least 2 Coaches required at all times
  • 20 girls (min. of 8) with at least 3 Coaches required at all times


Click here to view the Fall 2021 Coach Information Packet!