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Volunteer Coaches Needed for Fall 2022 Girls on the Run Season in Harrisonburg!
ORGANIZATION: GIRLS ON THE RUN OF THE SHENANDOAH VALLEY
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2 people are interested
Girls on the Run coaches are trained volunteers who lead a team of participants through a season of powerful and fun lessons. You do not need to be a runner; you simply need to have a desire to support and encourage the next generation. Coaches receive all the tools and support they need and find that they get as much out of coaching as they give.
Requirements
- You must be at least 18 years of age
- Complete our Coach Registration Application
- Consent to and complete a background check
- Complete First Aid/CPR training, if needed (provided by GOTR)
- Attend and finish National Coach Training
- Commit to the season’s practice schedule, which is two times per week after school
- Get to know and understand your co-coaches to better serve your team.
- Have fun while serving as a role model for program participants.
- Review, prepare and supervise weekly lessons (curriculum provided by Girls on the Run).
- Collaborate with other coaches for successful lesson delivery.
- Commit for the entire season (practices and end-of-season 5K event).
- Facilitate communication with parents/guardians of program participants
- Season starts August 29
- Submit your Coach Application by: August 8, 2022
- Must attend one of the National Coach Trainings in August -
- Saturday, August 6th Harrisonburg, VA
- Saturday, August 13th West Virginia
- Saturday, August 20th Winchester, VA
- The end of season 5K date: November 5, 2022.
More opportunities with GIRLS ON THE RUN OF THE SHENANDOAH VALLEY
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About GIRLS ON THE RUN OF THE SHENANDOAH VALLEY
Location:
Winchester, WINCHESTER, VA 22601, US
Mission Statement
We inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident, using a fun experience based curriculum which creatively integrates running. We envision a world where every girl knows and activates her limitless potential and is free to boldly pursue her dreams.
Description
Girls on the Run is a transformational physical activity-based positive youth development program for girls in 3rd to 8th grade designed to develop and enhance girls’ competencies to navigate life experiences successfully. Girls learn how to be a good a friend, choose good friends, conflict resolution, make healthy choices, and so much more while training for an end-of-season 5K.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Greater Harrisonburg AreaHarrisonburg, VA 22801
DATE POSTED
June 7, 2022
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Sports Coaching
- Youth Services
- Child Development
- Coaching
- Fitness Instruction
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training