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General Information:
- The programs is offered twice a year: Fall (mid-September to mid December) Spring (mid-February to mid-May).
- Most of our programs meet twice a week after school for one hour. We have a few that meet one day a week and also in the morning. Coaches are expected to attend every session.
- Each site has a head coach and one to two assistant coaches.
Requirements for Volunteers:
- Genuine interest in leading a healthy life.
- Interest in physical fitness or running.
- Commitment to the mission of GOTR.
- Reliable, honest and positive outlook on life.
- Interest in the issues facing young women today.
- Desire to get involved in a nonprofit organization and help create public awareness.
Head Coach, duties include:
- To prepare bi-weekly lesson plans. GOTR of York County provides all materials for the lessons. Coaches prepare by reading the lessons and cutting out game pieces.
- To serve as a role model for the girls by being on time, by listening attentively, by having a positive demeanor and outlook, and by leading a healthy lifestyle.
- To encourage and cheer-on the girls as they play games and run laps.
- To coach the girls on proper stretching, running form, hydration, and sports nutrition.
- To mediate disputes among participants in a prompt, respectful manner.
- To attend regularly scheduled meetings with the Council Director and other area coaches.
- To be your real self with the girls at all times, and above all, have fun with them.
- Attending the end of season 5K.
Requirements:
- CPR & First Aid certification.
- Attend a full day coaches training with the council director.
- Attend approximately 3 coaches meeting per session.
- Coordinate the community service project, the running fundraiser, and the end of the season party.
Assistant Coach, duties include:
- Attending workouts and serving as number one encourager, cheer leader, finish line greeter and high fiver.
- Provide support for the head coach, at times substituting for her.
- Provide one-on-one attention to girls in need of extra help
- Running or walking with the girls and encouraging them to put their best effort into the workouts.
- Giving advice on running or speed-walking technique and pacing.
- Attending the end of season 5K
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