Become a Coach

Warm up your spirit fingers, lace up your sneakers and inspire a group of girls to be strong and healthy. Teams of volunteer coaches facilitate our easy-to-follow curriculum with groups of 8-20 girls over the course of 10 weeks. Amidst the conversation, laughter, hugs and energy awards, you will witness transformational change in the girls, and don't be surprised if you realize that you are positively changing as well! The program may end in 10 weeks, but for our coaches and girls, the finish line is just the beginning. Ready to make a difference and encourage girls to realize their full potential? The first step is signing up. Ready, Set, Coach!

Who can serve as a GOTR Coach?

At each program location, 2 or more coaches deliver the GOTR curriculum, twice a week for an hour and 30 minutes to groups of 15 - 20 girls. Coaches are parents, teachers, school administrators, college students, and other community members who are committed to developing and celebrating our youth. Coaches are not required to be runners; they simply must be passionate about the mission of Girls on the Run, committed to working with a group of enthusiastic girls throughout the 10 week season and able to bring energy and joy to each practice.

Head Coaches must be female, but males can serve as Assistant Coaches.

Coach Opportunities

Girls on the Run strives to have our programming be consistent, providing the best possible experience for each girl. Our coaches are the most integral part of making that happen. Want to learn more about the requirements, responsibilities, and benefits of serving as a Girls on the Run or Girls on Track coach?

Head Coach                              Click Here

Assistant Coach                        Click Here

Junior Coach                            Click Here

Apply to be a GOTR Coach

Thank you for your interest in serving as a Girls on the Run or Girls on Track coach! The first step is to register. During the registration process, you will have the opportunity to complete a background check (required for non- Gaston County School employees only) and sign up for Coach Training and First Aid/CPR training.

 In return for your support, you will receive

• Girls on the Run/Girls on Track Coach Training (includes lunch or dinner)
• Free background check (required for non-Gaston County Schools employees only)
• Free First Aid/CPR training
• Free Girls on the Run COACH t-shirt
• Paid registration for the Community Foundation 2015 on April 18th
• Free Girls on the Run 5k t-shirt
• Paid registration for the Girls on the Run Spring 15 5K
• Coach discount on running apparel and shoes at Walk and Run Belmont

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