Want to coach girls in Northwest Indiana?

GOTR of NWI depends on volunteers to coach our girls. Before meeting with the girls, our coaches become CPR certified and attend a coaches training session. Coaches are provided with a well-developed, well-researched curriculum which has been used successfully by GOTR around the country. Each site will have 2 coaches.

The Head Coach has the following responsibilities:

  • Become CPR and First Aid certified
  • Attend Coaches’ Training
  • Attend pre-season Coaches’ Meeting, plus two other meetings spaced throughout the season
  • Prepare for and  lead practices 2 days per week (generally at the end of the school day)
  • Serve as a role model for young girls and understand and believe in the mission of Girls on the Run
  • Plan and coordinate the community project for team
  • Run with the girls in the end of season 5k race/walk

The Assistant Coach has the following responsibilities:

  • Become CPR and First Aid certified
  • Attend Coaches’ Training
  • Attend pre-season Coaches’ Meeting, plus two other meetings spaced throughout the seasonServe as a role model for young girls and understand and believe in the mission of Girls on the Run
  • Prepare for and  lead practices 2 days per week (generally at the end of the school day)
  • Serve as a role model for young girls and understand and believe in the mission of Girls on the Run
  • Assist coaches with setting up/breaking down games and lessons
  • Encourage and cheer for all participants
  • Participate in games and workouts with the girls as needed by the coaches
  • Attend a community running race with coaches, program participants and other volunteers

At some sites, we have “Co-coaches” who split the head coaching responsibilities between them and work together to facilitate the lessons.

If you are interested in becoming a head or assistant coach, please complete a volunteer application!