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Be a Girls on the Run Coach!
• Do you have a sincere interest in leading a healthy life?
• 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.
Spring 2012 Volunteers - Click here for the Spring 2012 Volunteer Application
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.
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.
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.
Winter 2011-2012 New Coach Trainings
*Coaches are welcome to attend any of the trainings below, please RSVP to jill@girlsontherungv.com with the training you will be attending.*
*Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes you can move in to the training, as we will do GOTR lessons!
*Please bring a water bottle
New Coach Trainings
*All new coaches required to complete a new coach training before volunteering as a coach*
Coaches will register for trainings when they complete the online coach application (available in November 2011)
Tuesday, January 31st, 2012
5 PM - 9 PM
Cactus Valley Elementary School- Silt, CO
*Enter through the front doors and training will be in the library.
Saturday, February 11th, 2012
10 am - 2 pm
Broadway Elementary - Grand Junction, CO
*We encourage you to attend the CPR/First Aid Training following this coach training at Broadway.
Sunday, February 26th, 2012
Noon- 4 PM
Gunnison Elementary School - Gunnison, CO
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!
Thursday, November 17th, 2011
6 PM - 8 PM
Olathe Elementary School Library
*Dinner is not provided; however, you are welcome to bring your dinner with you*
Please RSVP to jill@girlsontherungv.com if you plan to attend this training.
Saturday, February 11th, 2012
2:30 - 4:30 PM
Broadway Elementary
Please RSVP to info@girlsontherungv.com if you plan to attend this training but did not sign up for it in the online application.
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 (for 9th - 12th grade)
Attention 7th - 8th Grade Girls
*To be a GOTR Jr. Coach, you must complete the Junior Coach application (a paper application) and attend the Middle School Junior Coach Training! (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
Come join us for a day-long leadership training on Saturday, February 11th, 2012 from 10 am - 2 pm at Broadway Elementary School in Grand Junction.
Lunch will be provided and please wear comfortable clothes to move in.
*We encourage you to stay for the CPR/First Aid training from 2:30-4:30 at Broadway as well.
Please RSVP to jill@girlsontherungv.com if you plan to attend.
Please bring your completed Junior Coach application to this training if you have not already mailed it in.
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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