Running Coach Needed for Team Challenge DC/VA
ORGANIZATION: Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America - Greater Washington, DC/Virginia Chapter
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TEAM CHALLENGE COACH for Crohn’s & Colitis - DC/VA
The position of Coach is a contracted position that provides coaching services to participants for the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America Team Challenge Endurance Training Program. The training season will begin in April for the Napa-to-Sonoma Wine Country Half Marathon on July 17, 2017 and Saratoga Springs Half Marathon on July 9, 2017.
We are looking for the following qualifications:
- Develop weekly training schedules for participants to run and/or walk a half marathon at beginner, intermediate and advanced levels.
- Attend all Informational Meetings (when applicable) to review and discuss the training program with potential participants.
- Assist with recruitment through contacts within the fitness market.
- Develop training courses and secure park permits, if necessary, with the help of staff from CCFA.
- Lead group training sessions Saturday/Sunday mornings over a 16-week training program.
- Establish water stops at appropriate mile markers along route for group training sessions. Establish necessary bathroom stops on route to accommodate our patients who are training. It is recommended every 2 miles for water/bathroom stops.
- Each group training session is started with stretches and last minute information for a successful run training session.
- Ensure that all participants are supported throughout group training session. Coach is to stay until every person finishes safely.
- Organize clinics throughout the season to teach participants on correct clothing, shoes, hydration, stretching, sports psychology, etc. Guest speakers are highly encouraged.
- Be available for staff and participants weekly via email, phone and in person for any questions relating to training for a half marathon.
- Assist staff and participants as necessary during event weekend ensure that all participants finish their race safely. All coaches on site event weekend support all Team Challenge Participants for CCFA.
Please submit resume via email to:
Kate Poole
Team Challenge Endurance Manager
kpoole@ccfa.org
Please include TEAM CHALLENGE RUN COACH in the subject line.
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About Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America - Greater Washington, DC/Virginia Chapter
Location:
11900 Parklawn Drive, Suite 360, Rockville, MD 20854, US
Mission Statement
To cure Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and to improve the quality of life of children and adults affected by these diseases.
Description
The Crohn's and Colitis Foundation is a non-profit, volunteer-driven organization dedicated to finding the cure for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. It was founded in 1967 by Irwin M. and Suzanne Rosenthal, William D. and Shelby Modell, and Henry D. Janowitz, M.D.
Four decades ago, the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation created the field of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis rese arch. Today, the Foundation funds cutting-edge studies at major medical institutions, nurtures investigators at the early stages of their careers, and finances underdeveloped areas of research. Educational workshops and symposia, together with our scientific journal, "Inflammatory Bowel Diseases," enable medical professionals to keep pace with this rapidly growing field. No wonder the National Institutes of Health has commended the Foundation for "uniting the research community and strengthening IBD research."
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
11900 Parklawn DriveSuite 360Rockville, MD 20852
DATE POSTED
February 27, 2017
SKILLS
- Coaching
- Sports Coaching
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 2-5 hours per week