Girls on the Run of Shasta County
Head Coach Job Description
Coaching a Girls on the Run program is the most rewarding way to get involved with Girls on the Run. 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!
POSITION INFORMATION:
Job Summary/Responsibilities:
The Head Coach is a volunteer position that works with a team of coaches to facilitate the Girls on the Run curriculum to program participants. This position works closely with the Shasta County Director and entails approximately 2 – 4 hours per week with additional time required on two to three weekend days for: a one day training; a community race event; and for First Aid/CPR training, if necessary.
Major responsibilities include: preparing, organizing, and supervising the weekly lessons; leading the program participants through each lesson; serving as a role model and mentor; coaching program participants on proper stretching, running form, hydration and sports nutrition; attending a community running race with program participants and other volunteers; attending coaches meetings with the Director during the season; interacting with parents of program participants; planning and coordinating the end of season banquet, and understanding and believing in the mission of the organization and acting as a spokesperson for the program.
This volunteer position may be used as a service learning project, internship, or other college credit project upon agreement of the college/university and Director.
QUALIFICATIONS:
A strong desire to work in the field of girl development
Experience working with youth
Excellent communication skills
The ability to be flexible and to improvise when needed
To inspire and motivate others to believe in the Girls on the Run mission
High organizational skills
The ability to recognize conflict and have the skills to help resolve it
The capacity to work in a partnership with a co-coach and/or assistant coaches
First Aid/CPR certification
EXPERIENCE:
The ideal candidate will have the following experiences:
Has worked directly with girls ages 8-11 in a girl-positive environment
Has experience as a runner/walker either recreationally or competitively
Has volunteered in direct service organizations
Has awareness of the common and different needs of girls
HOW TO APPLY:
Contact: Joanne Crosetti, Executive Director for Shasta County
530/333-3500 or Joannecrosetti@gmail.com
