Important Dates:

COACH TRAINING

If you are a NEW coach with us, or someone who has coached with us in the past but would like a refresher course on GOTRM and the underpinnings of our curriculum, we kindly ask that you attend a training course.

CPR/FIRST AID CERTIFICATION

Current CPR/First Aid Certification is mandatory for all Head-coaches, but we encourage all who can to attend this worthwhile class, the cost of which will be covered entirely by GOTRM.  

COACHES:

General Information:

• Coaches work directly with the 3rd-8th grade girls - teaching them healthy habits and training them for the big 1 mile or 3.1 mile race!

• Our programs meet twice a week after school for 1 hour, or once a week on weekends or after school for 2 hours. Head coaches are expected to attend every session.   
  
• Each site has a head coach and one to three assistant coaches.
• The program is offered twice a year: Fall (September to December) Spring (March-June).
• Each site has a head coach and one to three assistant coaches
• The program is offered twice a year: Fall (September to December) Spring (March-June).
  

Head Coach

Duties:

• Prepare lesson plans. GOTR Manhattan provides all materials for the lessons. Coaches prepare by reading the lessons and cutting out game pieces.
• 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.
• 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. 
• Attend regularly scheduled meetings with the Council 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:

• CPR & First Aid certification.
• One-day GOTR coach training session.
• Consent to background check

Assistant Coach

Duties:

• Attend workouts and serve as number one encourager, cheer leader, finish line greeter and high fiver.
• Provide support for the head coach, at times substituting for her.
• Offer one-on-one attention to girls in need of extra help
• Run or walk with the girls and encourage them to put their best effort into the workouts.
• Advise on running or speed-walking technique and pacing.
• Attend approximately 1 coach meeting per season.
• Assist Head Coach with the end-of-season party and the community service project.
• Attend the end of season celebration race.

Requirements:

• One-day GOTR coach training session.
• Consent to background check