Girls on the Run(GOTR) is a sports-based youth development program serving third through eighth grade girls in Philadelphia. GOTR uses running as a platform to cultivate life skills and promote social-emotional and physical wellbeing. We are currently seeking volunteer coach mentors to support our 10-week program.
As a volunteer Mentor/Coach for Girls on the Run Philadelphia, you will:
Nurture girls’ physical, social and emotional health.
Our research-based and tested curriculum blends physical activity with critical social-emotional skill building.
Create an inclusive environment where ALL girls belong.
We believe in creating a place where every girl feels welcome.
Build girls’ confidence and self-worth.
Self-confidence begins to drop as girls receive negative and mixed messages from societal pressures and outdated gender stereotypes. It doesn’t have to be this way.
Empower girls to stand up for themselves and others.
Lessons and activities inspire girls to use their voices for good.
**No need to be a runner**
Requirements:
- You must be at least 18 years of age.
- Complete Coach Registration Application.
- Complete all required background checks.
- Attend and finish coach training.
- At least one coach/team must be CPR certified. We can work with you to provide CPR certification.
- Commit to the season’s practice schedule, which is two times per week, most often during afterschool hours (late afternoon).
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 all season materials provided by Girls on the Run).
- Collaborate with other coaches for successful delivery.
- Commit for the entire season (practices and end-of-season 5K event).
- Facilitate communication with parents/guardians of program participants.
Season Details:
- The Fall 2024 season will kick off in mid September 2024
- The end-of-season 5K will take place on Sunday, December 8th at The Navy Yard
- The Spring 2024 locations can be found here. Fall 2024 locations coming soon!
New coach training will be offered during several dates in late August/early September. New coaches need to attend one of the coach training sessions. More details can be found in the coach application.
