Girls on the Run of North Central West Virginia

Head Coach Job Description

Serving as a Head Coach is the most rewarding way to get involved with Girls on the Run and learn more about our program. You get to experience the program first hand, feel a sense of accomplishment that you have made a difference in the lives of the girls and have a ton of fun with your team of coaches and incredible girls!

Job Summary:

The Head 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 entails approximately 3-4 hours per week with additional time required for training, a community race event, and for First Aid/CPR training, if necessary.

Qualifications

  • A strong commitment to girls’ positive development
  • Experience working with youth
  • 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

Responsibilities

  • Understand and support the mission of Girls on the Run
  • Attend the Girls on the Run program 2 days a week
  • Lead your coaching team in decisions regarding curriculum facilitation, calling participants’ families, storing and bringing coach box supplies and healthy snacks
  • Arrive at the program site at least ten minutes before the lesson begins and wait to leave until all girls have been picked up
  • Be the main contact of your team for the GOTR staff (Council Director and Program Coordinator) and families
  • Communicate regularly with GOTR staff
  • Attend the end of season 5K event and supervise program participants
  • Practice positive behavior management
  • Serve as a role model for the girls by being on time, dressing appropriately, having a positive attitude, and leading a healthy lifestyle

Requirements

  • Female, 21 years or older
  • Submit a Coach Application to Girls on the Run of North Central WV
  • Consent to a background check
  • Attend new coach training session
  • CPR and First Aid Certification (GOTR available to assist with locating a course)
  • Attend one mid-season coaches’ meeting