Girls on the Run® Lexington

Head Coach Job Description 

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Serving as a Head Coach is one of the most rewarding ways 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! 

Job Summary: 

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 Council Director and entails approximately 3-4 hours per week with additional time required on two to three weekend days for: a half  day four hour training; a community race event; and First Aid/CPR training, if necessary.    

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

• Understanding and believing in the mission of the organization and acting as a spokesperson for the program.  
• Serving as a role model and mentor 
• Preparing, organizing, and supervising the weekly lessons
• Leading the program participants through each lesson
• Interacting with parents of program participants; planning and coordinating the end of season banquet
• Attending 2 coaches meetings with the GOTR® Lexington Staff during the season 
• Coordinating the community project 
• Attending the end of season community 5K event with program participants and other volunteers 
  

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
  

Experience:

The ideal candidate would have the following experiences:

• Has worked directly with girls grades 3^rd through 8^th  in a girl-positive environment
• Strives to lead a healthy lifestyle
• Has volunteered in direct service organizations
• Has awareness of the common and different needs of girls