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.

Are you between 16-18 years old and interested in coaching?

Check out our Junior Coach program for high school girls!

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Are you between 16-18 years old and interested in coaching?

Check out our Junior Coach program for high school girls!

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“Being a coach has impacted me in a positive way. I feel more empowered and confident. All the lessons are lessons that even we as adults can learn from. I love the program.”

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Requirements

  • Assistant Coaches must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Head Coaches must be at least 21 years of age.
  • Complete our Coach Registration Application. See below for applications for NEW and RETURNING coaches. 
  • Consent to and complete a background check.
  • Attend and complete an in-person Coach Training session.
  • Commit to the season’s practice schedule, which is two times per week after school for 75-90 minutes (depending team/school location)

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 and supplies provided by Girls on the Run).
  • Collaborate with 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

  • The Spring 2024 Season Starts: Week of March 4, 2024
  • 10-week season (practices are held twice a week after school for 75-90 minutes at various schools and recreation sites)
  • Coach Registration Applications are due: Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 11:59pm
  • New Coach Training Day: February 17, 2024
  • The end of season 5K date: Mid-Late May (Date and time TBA!)

Help transform and strengthen the next generation

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"Watching the girls in terms of what they have learned has been really fun this season. I think the best thing they have learned as a group is to have trust in each other and to communicate with each other about how they feel."

Coach Kaylyn

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"As a coach, I just really realized how important it is to pour into this generation of girls and lift them up."

Coach Shayla

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"One of my favorite lessons is the lesson where girls practice communicating 'I feel' messages. It's not only a great lesson for them but a great reminder for me as a coach!"

Coach Claire

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Frequently Asked Questions

There are girls who need YOU to help them unleash their power and potential. If you are considering coaching, ask yourself: What better gift can you give to the next generation than inspiring confidence and a strong sense of self?

  • Almost 100% of girls said their Girls on the Run coaches care about them.
  • 99% of coaches agreed that the coaching experience was valuable for them.
  • 96% of coaches said they felt they formed positive relationships with the girls on their team.
  • 94% of Girls on the Run coaches said they felt like they were making a difference in their girls’ lives.
 

No! Girls on the Run provides the training, curriculum and supplies needed to safely lead a team for a season! You simply need to be a motivating role model for your team. Many of our coaches participate in their first 5K alongside their team!

 

No, all genders are encourage to apply!

  • Head Coaches must be 21 years of age
  • All other coaches and assistant coaches must be at least 18 years of age.

A minimum of one coach per team must have CPR and First Aid certification on file by the first session of any given season and be present at every practice. If not already certified, Girls on the Run New Orleans will provide a free belnded method (virtaul and in-person) of CPR/First-Aid training prior to the start of the season. Once accepted as a coach and need to complete CPR training, you will be contact about your training day. 

Yes! Community coaches are individuals not directly affiliated with a school or community location who support the Girls on the Run mission. Community coaches are placed according to their geographic location and their availability at sites that need additional coaches. You will be able to note any site preferences and availability in the coach application.

No! We provide you with training, curriculum and supplies – everything needed to coach a safe, successful season! You should not incur any personal costs to provide the program to your team. You will be provided all participant and coach supplies at this season's Coach Training.

Our council provides each program location with the curriculum and supplies needed to facilitate the season. Most coaches will recieve participant and coach materials prior to the season start date at Coach Training. We will contact coaches to arrange pick-up for their team’s materials if needed.

Coach training includes online self-paced training and an in-person training session. We will provide more information about coach training before the season begins. 

Coaches must attend and lead 75 to 90-minute practices twice per week for 10 weeks. To provide a consistent experience to participants, your commitment is crucial to prepare and collaborate with co-coaches to facilitate fun, successful lessons. Each season culminates with a team-led community project and celebratory 5K event. We understand life happens and if a practice is missed, we kindly ask you to notify your fellow coaches so everyone is best prepared for the lesson that day. If only one coach is able to attend practice on a certain day, you must notify your GOTR Staff contact. 

Teams may practice at designated parks, recreation and community centers, homes and schools. The location and times are approved prior to participant registration each season. Practice times are typically set in the late afternoon/early evening hours (to accommodate participants after school). 

Coaches may indicate where they would like to coach. If coaches do not have a preference, we will assign them to a location in need. 

Absolutely! The more, the merrier! Each Girls on the Run team is led by two to four trained coaches. If you would like to coach at an existing site with another applicant, please mention this in your application and we will do our best to accommodate you.

Merci d’envisager d’accepter le rôle vital d’animateur bénévole pour Girls on the Run. Si vous avez toujours des questions sur la façon de débloquer le pouvoir et le potentiel des filles de votre communauté, veuillez communiqu

Thanks for considering the vital role of serving as a volunteer coach for Girls on the Run. If you still have questions about how you can unlock the power and potential girls in your community, please contact us!

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