Head Coach Overview
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- CPR and First Aid certified.
- Must consent to and complete a background check.
- Attend Girls on the Run coach training.
- Attend all (two) practices per week for a weekly time commitment of approximately 4 hours.
- Complete a background check (PA background clearances FBI Fingerprint for anyone who has not lived in PA for the past 10 consecutive years: cost is $21.00 as well as the Criminal History and Child Abuse, which are free for volunteers working with children.)
- 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.
Assistant Coach Overview
REQUIREMENTS
- Must by at least 18 years old.
- Most consent to and complete a background check.
- Attend Girls on the Run coach training.
- Attend 1-2 practices per week for a weekly time commitment of approximately 4 hours.
- Determine which schedule works best for them and to maintain that schedule throughout the program for consistency on behalf of the girls.
- Complete a background check (PA background clearances FBI Fingerprint for anyone who has not lived in PA for the past 10 consecutive years. Cost is $21.00 as well as the Criminal History and Child Abuse, which are free for volunteers working with children).
- Have fun!
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Attend program session on selected day(s) on a consistent basis.
- Serve as a role model and mentor for program participants.
- Assist with all aspects of the facilitation of the GOTR curriculum.
- Encourage and cheer for all participants.
- Participate in games and workouts with the girls as needed.
- Highly encouraged to attend the mid-season celebration.
- Attend our end of season GOTR 5k celebration with coaches, program participants and other volunteers.
- Understand and believe in the mission of Girls on the Run.
Junior Coach Overview
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be 16-18 years old.
- Candidates must be available for 1-2 lessons/week.
- You do not have to be a runner, and must be a positive role model and open to learn from the girls as well as your mentor coach.
- Encourage and cheer for all participants.
- Participate in games and workout with the girls as needed.
- Attend our end of season GOTR 5k celebration with coaches, program participants and other volunteers.
- Understand and believe in the mission of Girls on the Run.
Head Coach
New Coach: Coming Soon
Returning Coach: Coming Soon
Mandated Reporter Training: Click Here
PA State Police Background Check: Click Here (Free for volunteers)
PA Child Abuse Check: Click Here (Free for volunteers)
FBI Fingerprinting: Click Here (Required if volunteer has not lived in PA for the last 10 consecutive years, including college and military. Select digital fingerprinting option. There is a fee.)
*Clearances need to be within 2 years for GOTR purposes.
Assistant Coach
New Coach: Coming Soon
Returning Coach: Coming Soon
Mandated Reporter Training: Click Here
PA State Police Background Check: Click Here (Free for volunteers)
PA Child Abuse Check: Click Here (Free for volunteers)
FBI Fingerprinting: Click Here (Required if volunteer has not lived in PA for the last 10 consecutive years, including college and military. Select digital fingerprinting option. There is a fee.)
*Clearances need to be within 2 years for GOTR purposes.
Junior Coach
New Coach: Coming Soon
Returning Coach: Coming Soon