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Volunteer to be a Junior Coach

Middle school aged girls are invited to serve as role models to the participants in Girls on the Run.  Junior Coaches gain leadership experience as they assist the coaches at their site and exemplify the GOTR attitude. 

Junior Coach Expectations

Serving as a Junior Coach for Girls on the Run is an incredibly rewarding way to get involved in our community. 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 lots of fun!!

A Junior 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 lead and assistant coaches and entails approximately 3 hours per week with additional time required for training and the culminating 5K race event.   

Requirements

Core Duties/Responsibilities

  • Support the lead and assistant coaches.

    This may include, but is not limited to:

    • Setting up cones etc. for games
    • Helping to carry and or distribute supplies
    • Leading stretching
    • Always participating with enthusiasm
    • Being respectful of coaches at all times

  • Serve as a role model and mentor by being on time, having a positive outlook, and leading a healthy lifestyle.
  • Attend GOTR practice 2 days each week.  Contact lead coach if emergency arises and you will not be able to attend.
  • Attend the culminating 5K event, supporting and encouraging our participants.
  • Use your strengths and skills to help the girls on your team to be the best they can be. Do not participate in gossip, complaining or any other behaviors that would detract from your ability to be an asset to your team.
  • Be polite and interact with parents/guardians of program participants.
  • Be your amazing self and HAVE FUN!

Qualifications

  • A strong desire to help the girls on your team have a great GOTR experience
  • 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
  • Be responsible and reliable
  • The capacity to work in a partnership with other coaches