ISO: Girls on the Run Coaches

Girls on the Run Vermont is looking for coaches for the upcoming season.  The coaching team from last year will not be returning this coming season.  We have had around 20 girls participate at RES each year and we want to keep the program thriving in Richmond! 

Teams meet twice a week after school for 90 minute sessions for 10 weeks beginning the week of March 19th.  All coaches are trained in person to prepare them for the season.  We background check all coaches and at least one coach needs to be CPR/First Aid certified.  It's a truly inspiring program that helps build self confidence for our girls.  

Here is the link to register: https://www.raceplanner.com/volunteer/signup/coach-2018

FAQ:

What roles are available for volunteer coaches?

All Head and Assistant Coaches support the team by facilitating sessions.  Running Buddies or general volunteers are individuals that run/walk with the girls but do not facilitate the program.  Each team needs at least two head or assistant coaches for a group of up to 15 girls.  Click here for more info:  http://gotrvt.org/becoming-a-coach/

I'm not a runner - can I still coach?

Absolutely!  Anyone that wants to nurture and teach our 3rd-6th grade girls to be joyful, confident and healthy can coach!  Men and women alike!  GOTR is way more than a running program.  We inspire greatness and teach self confidence through a researched based curriculum, and creatively integrate running into the sessions so that girls and coaches can participate in a non-competitive 5k event at the end of the season.  Learn more about the benefits of our program here:  http://gotrvt.org/our-impact/

I've never facilitated a program like this?  What support will I receive?

GOTRVT hosts an in-person coach training to prepare all coaches to deliver the program!  This coach training event is of no cost to coaches and is a fun and interactive event to get us all excited about the upcoming season and answers all of your questions.  All materials for the season are provided to coaches, including a curriculum book, water bottles and t-shirts for the coaches and girls.

When is coach training?

Training will be held on Sunday, February 11th at the Champlain Valley Expo in Essex, VT from 9a-2p.  GOTRVT wants each coach trained so please register to coach in time for training!  Register now: https://www.raceplanner.com/volunteer/signup/coach-2018

When does the season start for the girls?

Our season starts the week of March 19th.  Sessions are held twice a week after school for 90 minutes each, for 10 weeks.  The season culminates with the 5k event on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at the Champlain Valley Expo.  

fantastic but I still have some questions...who can I contact for more information?

Please contact Rachel Desautels, Program Manager, at 802-871-5664 or by email at Rachel@girlsontherunvermont.org. Check us out at www.gotrvt.org too!