Become a Girls on the Run Coach!
Girls on the Run coaches are trained volunteers who lead a team of participants through a season of powerful and fun lessons. You do not need to be a runner; you simply need to have a desire to support and encourage the next generation. Coaches receive all the tools and support they need and find that they get as much out of coaching as they give.
Coaches are currently needed for the following schools:
- Churchill Elementary
- Lincoln Park Elementary
- Twin Lake Elementary
Requirements:
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Complete coach registration application. Linked here!
- Consent to a background check
- Attend and finish coach training
- Commit to the season's practice schedule, which is 2 times per week after school (90-minute practices)
Responsibilities:
- Get to know and understand your co-coaches to better serve your team
- Have fun while serving as a role model for program participants
- Review, prepare and supervise weekly lessons (curriculum provided by Girls on the Run)
- Collaborate with the other coaches for successful lesson delivery
- Commit for the entire season (practices and end of season 5K event)
- Facilitate communication with parents/guardians of program participants
Season Details:
- In-person coach training (must attend one): 1/24, 2/8, 2/10
- Muskegon County season begins week of February 9 and Celebration 5K is Saturday, May 9
Learn more and apply at: Girls on the Run West Michigan Coaches
