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Thank you for your interest in volunteering with this great program. As a Girls on the Run coach, you get to experience the program first-hand, feel a sense of accomplishment about making a difference in the lives of the girls, and have a ton of fun! At the bottom of this page you will find a downloadable Coach Application. Thanks again for your interest!

Coach Job Description

Major responsibilities include:

Prepare, organize, and supervise the twice-weekly lessons.
Lead the participants through each lesson, and motivate the participants as they play games and run laps.
Serve as a role model to the girls by being on time, being organized, listening attentively, having a positive demeanor and outlook, and leading a healthy lifestyle.
Mediate disputes among participants in a prompt and respectful manner.
Coach program participants onproper stretching, running form, hydration and sports nutrition.
Attend the Girls on the Run 5k with program participants and other volunteers.
Attend 2-4 coaches meetings withthe Director during the season.
Interact with guardians of participants.
Coordinate community service project for your group.
Coordinate the end of season celebration with your program participants.
Understand and believe in the mission of the organization, and exhibit characteristics that keep with the mission.
Act as a spokesperson for the program.
Be your real self with the girls at all times and, above all, have fun with them!

Requirements:

CPR and 1st Aid certification.
Attend 6 hour GOTR of Silicon Valley coach training.
Background check through GOTR ofSilicon Valley.

Coach Application.pdf Please complete this questionnaire and mail it to us at Girls on the Run of Silicon Valley, PO Box 510, Los Gatos CA 95031. Thank you for your interest!

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