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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).
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
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