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Published 3 months ago

Become a Girls on the Run Coach!

Girls on the Run of Northern Virginia
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Fairfax, VA
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    • Details

    Start Date:
    March 3, 2025, 7:00 AM GMT-5
    End Date:
    May 19, 2025, 12:00 PM GMT-4
    Schedule:Weekdays (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:A few hours per week
    Recurrence:Recurring
    Cause Areas:Children & Youth, Sports & Recreation
    Good For:Public Groups, International Volunteers

    Description

    Become a Girls on the Run Coach!

    Our coaches are the heart of our program! Each season, volunteer coaches inspire and guide a team through our tried-and-true curriculum. No previous coaching or running experience needed to volunteer, just a desire to consistently share your time and talents with your teams. Teams/locations are available throughout Northern Virginia. If you're ready to directly make an impact, then this role is for you!

    As a coach, you will:

    • Receive all the tools and support you need to lead interactive and easy-to-follow lessons with your co-coaches
    • Help girls grow their confidence, stand up for themselves and give back to their communities
    • Help to transform and strengthen the next generation of girls
    • Experience the positive impacts yourself!

    Season Details

    • Season starts the week of March 3, 2025.
    • You must submit your Coach Application to be assigned to a team. The link to the new coach application is https://www.pinwheel.us/volunteer/signup/CXXWG8753BBZ1C8
    • Coaches may choose to lead a Girls on the Run team (3rd to 5th grades) or a Heart & Sole team (6th to 8th grades)
    • Coach Training starts in mid-February 2025
    • 5K End of Season Weekend: May 17-18, 2025

    Our coaches are the heart of our program! Each season, volunteer coaches inspire and guide a team through our tried-and-true curriculum. No previous coaching or running experience needed to volunteer, just a desire to consistently share your time and talents with your teams. Teams/locations are available throughout Northern Virginia. If you're ready to directly make an impact, then this role is for you!

    As a coach, you will:

    • Receive all the tools and support you need to lead interactive and easy-to-follow lessons with your co-coaches
    • Help girls grow their confidence, stand up for themselves and give back to their communities
    • Help to transform and strengthen the next generation of girls
    • Experience the positive impacts yourself!

    Season Details

    Location

    On-site

    Girls on the Run Northern Virginia Main Office

    10301 Democracy Ln #100, Fairfax, VA 22030, USA
    Directions

    Note: This address is the Girls on the Run of Northern Virginia's main office.

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