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Volunteer Coach
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Our coaches guide a
group of girls, 8-11 years old, through an easy-to-follow, well researched curriculum that uses
active running games to teach healthy lifestyle lessons and train the participants for a non-competitive 5k race at the end of the session. Together, explore topics like body image, media awareness, nutrition, emotional health, and positive communication!
General Information
- Volunteer coaches must be available during after-school hours.
- Program sites meet twice a week after school for 1 1/2 hours during the 10 week season.
- Coaching entails about 6 hours per week.
- Coaches are expected to attend every practice.
- Each site has 2-3 coaches - one Lead Coach and two Co-Coaches.
- The program is offered twice a year: Fall Season (September to December) and Spring Season (March to June). Each season runs for 10 weeks.
- Lead Coaches must be 21 years or older.
- Co-Coaches must be 16 years or older.
Lead Coach & Co-Coach Position Descriptions
The Lead Coach and Co-Coaches act as a team to lead a group of 8-15 girls through the Girls on the Run curriculum. Coaching entails about 6 hours per week. Please read through the Coach Position Description before submitting an application.
Coach Applications
Coach applications for the fall 2010 season will be available in early July 2010. Please contact Amber Swim at amber@girlsrun.org or 206-528-2118 if you are interested in applying.
Returning Coach Application - The Coach Position Description has been updated for the fall 2010 season. Please review the description before submitting your application.
New Coach Application
Coach Group Interviews - Fall 2010
All new coaches must attend one group interview. All interviews will take place at The 2100 Building located at 2100 24th Ave. S., Seattle, WA 98144.
- Monday, August 30, 2010 - 6:30-7:30pm
- Tuesday, August 31, 2010 - 6:30-7:30pm
- Wednesday, September 1, 2010 - 6:30-7:30pm
- Thursday, September 2, 2010 - 6:30-7:30pm
Coach Training - Fall 2010
All new coaches must attend one of the two trainings offered. Trainings will take place at Group Health Headquarters located at 320 Westlake Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98109.
- Saturday, September 11, 2010 - 9:00am-4:00pm
- Saturday, September 18, 2010 - 9:00am-4:00pm
Returning Coach Pre-Season Meeting - Fall 2010
All returning coaches must attend a Pre-Season Meeting. The meeting will take place at The 2100 Building located at 2100 24th Ave. S., Seattle, WA 98144.
- Wednesday, September 15, 2010 - 6:30-8:00pm
If you have any questions, please contact Amber, Program Coordinator, at amber@girlsrun.org or 206-528-2118.
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