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Volunteer Coach
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For Spring 2010 Season dates and locations click here.
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.
- Coaches are expected to attend every practice.
- Each site has 2 - 4 coaches - one Head Coach and Assistant Coaches as needed.
- The program is offered twice a year: Fall Session (September to December) and Spring Session (March to June). Each session runs for 10 weeks.
- Head Coaches must be 21 years or older.
- Assistant Coaches must be 16 years or older.
Head Coach
The Head Coach is a volunteer position that leads a team of coaches to facilitate the Girls on the Run curriculum to a group of 8-15 participants. The position works closely with the Program Coordinator and entails approximately five hours per week. Head Coaches are required to attend practices two days a week. If you are interested in applying to be a Head Coach, please read through the Head Coach Description before submitting an application.
Assistant Coach
The Assistant Coach is a volunteer position that provides support to the Head Coach. While the Assistant Coach is not responsible for leading the curriculum, they are there to support the Head Coach and participants in many ways. Assistant Coaches are strongly encouraged to attend practices both days of the week if they are available, but are only required to commit to one day. The position entails approximately 1.5-3 hours per week. If you are interested in applying to be an Assistant Coach, please read through the Assistant Coach Description before submitting an application.
Coach Applications
We are now accepting coach applications for the spring 2010 season!
New Coach Applications
Head Coach
Assistant Coach
Returning Coach Applications
Head Coach
Assistant Coach
Coach Group Interviews - Spring 2010
All new coaches must attend one of
the four group interviews below. All group interviews will be held at The 2100 Building located at 2100 24th Ave. S., Seattle, WA 98144. Only those who have submitted an application and received confirmation can attend a group interview.
- Thursday, February 4th 7:00 - 8:00pm
- Monday, February 8th 7:00 - 8:00pm
- Monday, February 15th 7:00 - 8:00pm
- Tuesday, February 16th 7:00 - 8:00pm
Coach Training - Spring 2010
All new coaches must attend one of the two trainings below. Both trainings will be held at the Group Health Headquarters at 320 Westlake Ave. N., Suite 100, Seattle, WA 98109.
- Saturday, February 20th 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Saturday, February 27th 9:00am - 5:00pm
Returning Coach Pre-Season Meeting - Spring 2010
All returning coaches must attend the Pre-Season Meeting on Tuesday, March 2nd 7:00-8:30pm held at The 2100 Building located at 2100 24th Ave. S., Seattle, WA 98144. Only returning coaches who have submitted an application and received confirmation can attend this meeting.
If you have any questions, please contact Amber, Program Coordinator, at amber@girlsrun.org or 206-528-2118.
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