Assistant Coach

Serving as an assistant coach is a fun and rewarding way to get involved with Girls on the Run and learn more about our program. You get to experience the program first hand, feel a sense of accomplishment that you have made a difference in the lives of the girls, and have a ton of fun with your team of coaches and incredible girls!

Summary of Role:

The assistant coach is a volunteer position that assists the head coach at a Girls on the Run program site. The position entails approximately 1.5 to 3 hours per week for 10 weeks. Assistant coaches must be able to commit to attend at least one session per week, but can attend both. We ask each assistant coach to determine a schedule that allows her to maintain that schedule throughout the program for consistency on behalf of the girls. While the assistant coach is not primarily responsible for facilitating the Girls on the Run curriculum, they are there to support the Head Coach and program participants.

This volunteer position may be used as a college internship, service learning project or other college credit project upon agreement of the school and Girls on the Run staff.

Core Duties/Responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned):

Understanding and believing in the mission of Girls on the Run
Serving as a role model and mentor for program participants
Attending program session on selected day(s) on a consistent basis (must be able to commit consistently to a least one practice per week)
Assisting with all aspects of the facilitation of the Girls on the Run curriculum
Attending coaches meetings in absence of head coach
Encouraging and cheering for all participants
Participating in games and workouts with the girls as needed
Helping plan community service project and end-of-season banquet as requested by head coach
Participating in the Girls on the Run 5k race

Qualifications:

Strong desire to volunteer in the field of youth character development
Experience working with youth, especially girls in grades 3-8
Excellent communication skills
Capacity to work in a partnership with head and assistant coach(es)
Ability to be flexible and to improvise when needed
Strives to lead a healthy lifestyle
Planning and coordinating the end-of-season banquet

Requirements:

Attend a four-hour coaches training with Girls on the Run St. Louis staff
Consent to background check
Female or Male
At least 18 years old

Benefits:

T-shirt
Race entry
Discounted program fee for daughters to participate (if applicable) Note – One coaches scholarship per team
You’ll be preparing young girls for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living; empowering young girls to become strong, self-confident women; and making a difference!