General Information: Coaches work directly with the 3rd-5th grade girls - leading them through the Girls on the Run lessons, teaching them healthy habits and training them for the big 3.1 mile race! Volunteer coaches must be available during afterschool hours. Our programs meet twice a week after school for 1 hour. Coaches are expected to attend every session. Each site has one to three coaches. The program is offered twice a year: Fall (September to November) Spring (March-June). All Girls on the Run-Chicago coaches are female.

Coach Duties:

Prepare lesson plans. GOTR-Chicago provides all materials for the lessons. Coaches prepare by reading the lessons and familiarizing themselves with the activities.

Serve as a role model for the girls by being on time, listening attentively, having a positive demeanor and outlook, and leading a healthy lifestyle.

Encourage and cheer-on the girls as they play games and run laps.

Instruct the girls on proper stretching, running form, hydration, and sports nutrition.

Mediate disputes among participants in a prompt, respectful manner.

Create a roster and submit it to Program Director

Administer Program Pre- and Post- Program Survey

Keep attendance

Attend regularly scheduled meetings with the Program Director and other area coaches.

Coordinate the end-of-season party and facilitate the community service project. 

Attend the end-of-season celebration race.

Be your real self with the girls at all times, and above all, have fun with them!

Requirements for Coaches:

CPR & First Aid certification.

One-day GOTR coach training session.

Consent to background check