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Volunteer>
Support
Coaches' Corner
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Thank you for your
interest in volunteering with this great program. The
following are descriptions of responsibilities and requirements for
our prospective coaches. At the bottom of this page you will
find a downloadable questionnaire form. Thanks again for your
interest!
Coach
Duties:
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Prepare
bi-weekly lesson plans. This often includes copying,
cutting and pasting materials needed for the activities.
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Serve as a role
model for the girls by being on time, listening attentively,
having a positive demeanor and outlook and by leading a healthy
lifestyle.
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Encourage and
cheer-on the girls as they play games and run laps.
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Coach the girls
on proper stretching, running form, hydration and sports
nutrition.
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Mediate disputes
among participants in a prompt, respectful manner.
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Attend regularly
scheduled meetings with the program coordinator and other area
coaches.
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Be your real
self with the girls at all times and, above all, have fun with
them!
Requirements:
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CPR and 1st Aid
certification.
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Eight hour
training with Girls on the Run of Silicon Valley Staff.
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Attendance at
approximately 3 coaches' meetings per session.
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Coordination of
logistics of and attendance at the GOTR 5k race.
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Coordination of
logistics and attendance at the Community Service Project.
Time Commitment:
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Training - 8
hours
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"Materials Day"
- 4 hours
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Program prep -
12 hours
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Program delivery
(1.5 hours per session x 24 lessons) - 36 hours
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Race Day - 4
hours
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ESTIMATED TOTAL
TIME COMMITMENT - 64 HOURS
Assistant Coach
Duties:
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Attend workouts
and serve as NUMBER ONE encourager, cheer leader, finish line
greeter and high fiver!
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Help in "having
eyes in the back of your head", particularly if you see a girl
you think may be falling through the cracks.
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Give special
attention to the girls who may need extra encouragement and
help. This is one of the most rewarding jobs you may ever
have!
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Run or walk with
the girls and encourage them to put their best effort into the
workouts.
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Give advice on
running or speed-walking technique and pacing.
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Help coach
prepare for various lesson plans /workouts by cutting, pasting
and copying the materials needed.
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Assist the coach
with preparing mailing and other administrative duties.
Prospective
Coaches' Questionnaire. 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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