General
Information:
The eight week program run two times a year: Fall (September
to November) Spring (March to May) The program meets two
times a week after school for 90 minutes. Coaches are expected
to attend every session. There will be at least one coach
and an assistant coach at each site. GOTRSEMI performs a
background check on all coaches and assistant coaches.
Requirements:
Genuine interest in leading a healthy life. Commitment to
the mission of GOTR. Reliable, honest and positive outlook
on life. Interest in the issues facing young women today.
Desire to get involved in a new nonprofit organization and
help create public awareness.
Volunteer Job and Coaching Opportunities:
Head Coach:
Responsibilities
and Volunteer Time Commitment
Attend Coaches Training (6 hour training session)
Become CPR and First Aid certified (3 hours)
Attend 1 mandatory coachs meeting during the session (1.5
hours total)
Prepare for and supervise (16) ninety- minute lessons in
a manner consistent with the GOTR of Southeastern Michigan
philosophy and curricula; this includes attending practices
two afternoons per week for the duration of the program
(approximately 80 hours total including being present 15
minutes before and after practice)
Serve as a role model for the girls and encourage the girls
at all times
Wait at the school following all practices until all girls
have been picked up
Plan and coordinate the end of season celebration for the
team
Distribute the program pre- and post-tests as directed
Lead the girls in the coordination of a community service
project
Participate with the girls in the end of seasons 5K run/walk
Celebration Event
Provide direction to assistant coaches and parent volunteers
to ensure they are offering encouragement, participation
in games and work-outs, and being cheerleaders for the team
Assistant Coach:
The Assistant Coach is a volunteer position that assists
the Head Coach(es) at a Girls on the Run program site. The
position entails approximately 1.5 - 3 hours per week for
8 weeks. Assistant Coaches can choose to attend both program
sessions per week OR commit to only one day a week. We ask
each Assistant Coach to determine which schedule works best
for them and to maintain that schedule throughout the program
for consistency on behalf of the girls. While the Assistant
Coach is not responsible for facilitation the Girls on the
Run curriculum, they are there to support the Head Coach
and program participants in many ways.
This volunteer position may be used as a service learning
project/high school community service credit project, internship,
or other college/high school credit project upon agreement
of the school and Director.
Site Liaison:
The Site Liaison is a volunteer position that has the following
responsibilities:
Complete
site application; gain signature of principal (or director
of community agency) in support of hosting GOTR
Secure
bi-weekly practice space for GOTR for 1 1/2 hours, two days
per week for each team INDOOR AND OUTDOOR
Identify storage space for GOTR supplies (snacks, shoes,
folders, etc.)
Distribute registration materials to 3rd through 5tgh
grade girls
Collect registrations and review for accuracy; follow-up
with families if necessary.
Assist with participation data entry when possible
If multiple teams in the site assign girls to teams and
provide GOTR staff with team rosters
Meet with coaches at least one time prior to the start
of the season
Provide occasional feed back to GOTR organization
Maintain regular communication with coach regarding program
and facility
Identify language barriers or special needs, notify coordinator
when assistance is needed
Assist in the recruitment of coaches for the site (two
per team)
Attend at least one on-site GOTR practice
Assist coaches in identifying and reserving space for
end of season banquet
Must have e-mail
*if not on-site, please designate a day-2-day contact
(i.e. a secretary) K Run/Walk
Administrative, Marketing, Fundraising
and Accounting Help varies as the seasons change. Please
contact our Board Chair
directly for more information.
Benefits to Coaching:
Free CPR and First Aid certification Free training by certified
Girls on the Run trainers Free entry in the 5K Celebration
Run Girls on the Run T-shirt The opportunity to inspire
and support girl
