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ORGANIZATION: Girls on the Run of the Greater Piedmont

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Girls on the Run of the Greater Piedmont Coaches

We welcome enthusiastic, dedicated and positive volunteers who are committed to empowering girls with valuable life lessons. Coaches are parents, teacher, school administrators, college students and other community members who are committed to developing and celebrating our girls!

Needed for Fall 2023 in Rowan County NC

Locations: TBD - all outside (parks, greenways, schools parking lots, etc.). Coaches may indicate a preference for the site at which they would like to coach. If coaches do not have a preference, we will assign them to a location in need of volunteers. Minimum of 2 coaches per site location.

All curriculum, lessons, themes, activities, and materials are turn key for our volunteer coaches! We make it easy and allow time for our coaches to focus and dedicate delivering their most positive qualities to all participants! Trained and qualified coaches lead small teams of 15 girls (3rd-8th grade) through an intentional curriculum that places emphasis on developing competence, confidence, connection, character, caring, and contribution through lessons that incorporate social, emotional, and physical activities.

The Coach is a volunteer position that works with a team of coaches to facilitate
the Girls on the Run curriculum to program participants. This position entails approximately three-four hours per week for a 10-week commitment.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 21 years old
  • CPR and First Aid certified (paid for)
  • Must consent to and complete a background check (paid for)
  • Attend Girls on the Run coach training (paid for)
  • Attend all (two) practices per week for a weekly time commitment of approximately 4 hours
  • Have fun!

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Serve as a role model for program participants
  • Prepare, organize and supervise weekly lessons
  • Collaborate with other coaches for successful lesson delivery
  • Facilitate communication with parents/guardians of program participants
  • Participate in the Girls on the Run 5K
  • Plan and coordinate your team’s end of season party

Season Dates:

  • Registration Opens: July 31, 2023
  • Coach Training: Saturday, August 26, 2023
  • Season Begins: The week of September 4, 2023
  • End of the Season 5k: November 12, 2023

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About Girls on the Run of the Greater Piedmont

Location:

PO BOX 5063, MOORESVILLE, NC 28117, US

Mission Statement

We inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running. Girls on the Run is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a world where every girl knows and activates her limitless potential and is free to boldly pursue her dreams. An independent study showed 97% of Girls on the Run participants learned critical life skills including resolving conflict, helping others and intentional decision-making. Girls on the Run is the only national physical activity-based positive youth development program for girls with compelling evidence of program impact.

Description

At Girls on the Run we inspire ALL girls to build confidence and make intentional decisions, while fostering care and compassion for self and others. Girls on the Run of the Greater Piedmont started in the spring of 2008 with just 4 teams of 48 girls and 8 volunteer coaches from Iredell County. Today we serve Forsyth, Iredell and Rowan Counties and support 60 teams and approximately 900 girls annually thanks to the support of 225 volunteer coaches. Due to the generosity of our sponsors and donors we are able to provide financial assistance to 40% of our girls who otherwise would not have been able to participate. The program fosters an inclusive environment and offers the opportunity for all girls to participate, regardless of financial limitations through financial assistance. Trained coaches lead small teams through our research-based curricula which included dynamic discussions, activities and running programs. Over the course of the ten-week program, girls in 3rd-8th grade develop essential skills to help them navigate their worlds and establish a lifetime appreciation for health and fitness. The program culminates with girls positively impacting their communities through a service project and being physically and emotionally prepared to complete a celebratory 5k event. Working to build and encourage emotional, social, mental, and physical development, the girls continue to learn confidence, character, caring, connections, competence, and contribution.

CAUSE AREAS

Children & Youth
Community
Women
Children & Youth, Community, Women

WHEN

Sat Aug 26, 2023 - Sun Nov 12, 2023

WHERE

Rowan County NCRowan County NC, NC 28023

(35.58051,-80.59939)
 

SKILLS

  • Mentoring
  • Youth Services
  • Child Development
  • Community Outreach

GOOD FOR

  • Kids
  • Teens

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 21
  • Orientation or Training
  • 3-4 hrs a week (2 days a week for 1 and 1/2 - 2 hrs each day)

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