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Be a Girls on the Run Coach!
(You don't need to be a runner - just believe in what the program is about. You might end up a runner though (:)
• Do you have an interest in the issues facing young women today?
• Do you want to commit to the positive development of girls?
• Do you wish that a program that prepares girls for a lifetime of self-respect
and healthy living had been available when you were growing up?
If this interests you, please read on. Scroll down to the bottom of the page for more information on what is required of our volunteer coaches. One thing that is not required is you don't have to be a runner (: GOTR might make you one, but our coaches are people who are passionate about what GOTR is about - empowering girls - and enjoy spending time with girls in 3rd - 6th grade.
Junior Coaches - (7th - 8th grade) - Please scroll down for more information about Junior Coaching.
The first step in volunteering is to complete an electronic volunteer application (it takes 5-10 minute to complete). The link below is only for coaches who will be volunteering in Spring 2012. If you are interested in helping in the fall, please email jill@girlsontherungv.com.
Fall 2012 Coaches and Volunteers
- Click here to complete the Fall 2012 Coach Application
*All fall volunteers must complete the online coach application - returning coaches and new coaches.
The second step is to complete a background check. All volunteers must complete a background check every two years. We now have a system for volunteers to input their own information into our online Carolina Connections background check system.
If you know you completed the background check last year (Fall 2011) you do not need to complete it. If you are a new coach, or did not complete it last year, please complete it.
Online Background Check (will take less than 5 minutes)
Click here for instructions on completing your online background check (you might want to print the instructions as they need to be followed verbatim).
The next step in volunteering is to attend a GOTR Coach Training, if you have not already attended one. See our schedule of Summer 2012 Trainings below:
Finally, at least one coach from each site should plan to attend a pre-season coach meeting in your area - your County Coordinator will contact you with information on this meeting.
Summer 2012 New Coach Trainings
*The training listed below are the only New Coach Trainings that will be offered, so if you are interested in coaching and are new, please make sure you attend one of the above trainings*
*All new coaches are required to attend a New Coach Training. Coaches are welcome to attend any of the trainings below. When you complete your online application you will be asked what training you will attend - this will be your way of reserving a space and it will also ensure you get a reminder email (:
*Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes you can move in to the training, as we will do GOTR lessons!
*Please bring a water bottle
*Light lunch will be provided at all trainings (bring your own beverage if you want something besides water)
*E-reminders will go out to all coaches who signed up for the training on the online coach application 4-5 days prior to the training.
New Coach Trainings
*All new coaches required to complete a new coach training before volunteering as a coach*
Saturday, June 9, 2012
11 am - 3 pm - Summit Cove Elementary School - Summit County, CO
Saturday, August 11th, 2012
11 am - 3 pm - Durango, CO
Location TBD
Saturday, August 25th, 2012
11 am - 3 pm - Edwards, CO
Location TBA
CPR/First Aid Training Dates and Locations
*CPR/First Aid Trainings will be cancelled if we do not have 8 people who have RSVP'ed by 5 days before the training. If you commit to a training, please make sure you attend or send someone else in your place. It costs us money to provide the training so it is really important that we have an adequate number of people at the training or GOTR loses money. We need your help to insure that our trainings are cost-effective. RSVP in advance and plan on attending. We will let you know 4 days in advance if we do not have enough people attending to run the class.
Each site is required to have at least one CPR/First Aid certified coach!
Each of the trainings above will be followed by a CPR/First Aid training:
Saturday, June 9, 2012
3:30 - 5:30 - Summit Cove Elementary School - Summit County, CO
Saturday, August 11th, 2012
3:30 - 5:30 pm - Durango, CO
Location TBD
Saturday, August 25th, 2012
3:30 - 5:30 PM - Edwards, CO
Location TBA
Additional CPR/First Aid trainings might be offered, or if you can get certification on your own GOTR might be able to reimburse all/part of the cost if your teams needs someone who is CPR/First Aid certified.
Attention 9th - 12th Grade Girls
*To be a GOTR High School Jr. Coach, please complete the online coach application and attend a regular New Coach Training.
Attention 7th - 8th Grade Girls
*To be a GOTR Jr. Coach, please complete the online coach application, and you must ALSO complete the Junior Coach application (a paper application) and attend the Middle School Junior Coach Training if available in your area! (See information below)*
Please click here and download the NEW Junior Coach Applicatio
Middle School Junior Coach Training
for 7th and 8th Grade Junior Coaches
This training was completed. Please email Jill@girlsontherungv.com if you would like to be a Junior Coach but were unable to attend the training.
Girls on the Run of Western Colorado is looking for volunteer coaches. If you want to make a positive difference in girls' lives, here is your opportunity. GOTR is looking for both reliable volunteers to coach or assistant coach Girls on the Run teams. Contact jill@girlsontherungv.com for more information and to register for training. The online coach volunteer application will be available here in early July, so please check back then to complete the application. The more volunteers we have, the more girls we can serve. Read the volunteer descriptions below to figure out the perfect volunteer opportunity for you - Head Coach, Assistant Coach or Junior Coach (for 7th - 12th graders).
Head Coach Responsibilities:
- Must be female
- Must be at least 21
- Serve as a role model for the girls by being on time, listening attentively, having a positive demeanor and outlook, and leading a healthy lifestyle.
- CPR and First Aid Certified
- Completion of Coaches' Training
- Attend a pre-season Coaches' meeting and one additional mid-season meeting
- Prepare for and supervise 20 hour-long lessons (2 per week) in a manner consistent with GOTR philosophy and curricula
- Encourage girls and cheers them on during games and activities
- Plan and coordinate the end of season celebration (or delegate!)
- Participate with the girls in the end of season 5K run/walk
- Is real self with girls at all times, and above all – have fun!
Assistant Coach Responsibilities:
- May be female or male
- Must be in 9th grade or above (high school students are encouraged to join us as assistant coaches)
- Serve as a role model for the girls by being on time, listening attentively, having a positive demeanor and outlook, and leading a healthy lifestyle.
- Completion of Coaches' Training
- Attend a pre-season Coaches' meeting and one additional mid-season meeting
- Prepare for and supervise 20 hour-long lessons (2 per week) in a manner consistent with GOTR philosophy and curricula
- Encourage girls and cheers them on during games and activities
- Assist with the end of season celebration
- Participate with the girls in the end of season 5K run/walk
- Is real self with girls at all times, and above all – have fun!
Girls on the Run needs Junior Coaches as well...
Learn, Dream, Live, Run… and serve in a leadership position at the same time! Thanks to support from the Hopper Foundation, GOTR of Western Colorado is strengthening our Junior Coach program with the development of a Junior Coach Leadership Training. We are piloting the program this spring and hope to expand the program for the 2011-2012 school year.
7th - 8th grade girls have the opportunity to serve as Junior Coaches for GOTR teams. The job is fun and challenging. Junior Coaches are the best role models for younger girls in the program. They assist coaches in all activities and exemplify the Girls on the Run attitude! They serve as a leader and a model for younger girls in everything that they do. We ask all our Junior Coaches to make a commitment to Girls on the Run – a commitment to improve themselves through running and leading, and a commitment to the younger girls and fellow coaches they are working with.
Junior Coach Responsibilities: We have changed the application and training requirements to be a Junior Coach. We are excited about our new Junior Coach training program - we hope you will join us this spring. Email Jill@girlsontherungv.com for more information. Application will be posted here soon.
- Must be 7th – 8th grade students
- Serve as role model for girls and believe in the mission of Girls on the Run
- Completion of a Junior Coach Leadership Training (date and location to be determined)
- Encourage and cheer for all participants
- Participate in games and workouts with the girls
- Participate in the end of season 5K run/walk
- Develop leadership skills by assisting the coaches
- Is real self with girls at all times, and above all – have fun!
Please email jill@girlsontherungv.com if you are interested in finding out more about the Jr. Coach Program.
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