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Coach With Girls on the Run in Menlo Park!
ORGANIZATION: Girls on the Run of the Bay Area
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Girls on the Run is a nonprofit after-school program that builds confidence in girls in the 3rd-8th grades. Our program combines physical activity with intentionally designed lessons encouraging mental, social, and emotional development.
We are seeking dedicated, enthusiastic volunteer coaches who are committed to empowering girls with valuable life lessons! We'll provide you with training, curriculum, supplies, and co-coaches- everything you'll need to coach a safe, successful season and help girls in your community activate their limitless potential!
Oak Knoll Elementary - Menlo Park practice times: Mon/Wed 3:00-4:00pm (Season schedule: MARCH 27th-JUNE 8th)
Coach Responsibilities:
- Serve as a role model and mentor for the participating girls
- Prepare & collaborate with other coaches to facilitate twice-weekly lessons
- Attend both weekly practices
- Communicate with parents/guardians of program participants as needed
- Participate in the Girls on the Run 5K
- Have fun motivating girls to become healthy and confident!
Coach Qualifications:
- Interest in inspiring girls to be joyful, healthy, and confident!
- Interest in running or exercise is a plus but not required (you do not need to be a runner or a competitive athlete to be a successful coach)!
- Able to complete 3 hours of on-demand coach training to prepare you to lead this season
- Able to dedicate approximately 5-7 hours a week from March-June
- Able to complete a short list of onboarding requirements such as a fingerprint background check
- May 13: Quarry Lakes 5K
If you want to make a positive difference in your community, learn more and fill out our Coach Application at www.gotrbayarea.org/coach
If you have questions about this opportunity or are interested in starting a GOTR program site, please contact our team at info@gotrbayarea.org.
More opportunities with Girls on the Run of the Bay Area
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About Girls on the Run of the Bay Area
Location:
The Women's Building, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94110, US
Mission Statement
What We Do: The mission of Girls on the Run of the Bay Area is to 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! Who We Are: We administer non-competitive, after-school running programs in San Francisco, Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, and San Mateo Counties. Our 8-week program combines training for a 5K running event with a community service project and uplifting workouts that encourage emotional, social, and physical development. Over the course of the program, girls will develop and improve competence, feel confidence in who they are, develop strength of character, respond to others and oneself with care, create positive connections with peers and adults, and make a meaningful contribution to community and society. Founded in 2002 Girls on the Run San Francisco is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Girls on the Run San Francisco is a chapter of Girls on the Run International, which was founded in 1996 and is based in Charlotte, NC. About 2000 girls participate in our local bay area programs each year.
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What We Do:
The mission of Girls on the Run of the Bay Area is to 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!
Who We Are:
We administer non-competitive, after-school running programs in San Francisco, Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, and San Mateo Counties. Our 8-week program combines training for a 5K running event with a community service project and uplifting workouts that encourage emotional, social, and physical development. Over the course of the program, girls will develop and improve competence, feel confidence in who they are, develop strength of character, respond to others and oneself with care, create positive connections with peers and adults, and make a meaningful contribution to community and society. Founded in 2002 Girls on the Run San Francisco is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Girls on the Run San Francisco is a chapter of Girls on the Run International, which was founded in 1996 and is based in Charlotte, NC. About 2000 girls participate in our local bay area programs each year.
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1895 Oak Knoll LaneMenlo Park, CA 94025
DATE POSTED
March 13, 2023
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