All About Coaching

Coaching for GOTR couldn't be more rewarding. Read below to learn the requirements and benefits of being a coach. Interested in signing on? Contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Coaches Overview

All GOTR of Montgomery County, Inc. coaches must be CPR certified and attend a day-long training session before the program begins. They are provided with a very well-developed, well-researched curriculum which has been used successfully by GOTR International many times around the country. Each coach must complete a volunteer application and a non-compete agreement, and is subject to a criminal background check at the expense of GOTR of Montgomery County. Each site must have a two + person coaching team.

Coaches Responsibilities

• Serve as a role model for young girls, understand and believe in the mission of GOTR, and have a desire for fun.
• Become CPR/FirstAid certified (cost reimbursed by GOTR of Montgomery County up to $40)
• (New Coaches) Attend a training session and watch our online training video
• Prepare for and supervise up to 20 one-hour-long lessons in a manner consistent with the GOTR International® philosophy and curricula
• Provide healthy, individually wrapped snacks(at the expense of GOTR of Montgomery County), at the conclusion of each lesson
• Arrive at site meeting location 10 minutes before the start of each lesson
• Make sure that each participant is picked up and/or in the care of another adult (i.e., after-school program or another parent with permission) before leaving the site
• Pick up and distribute program t-shirts, water bottles, as well as 5K race supplies in a timely manner
• Communicate with the families of the participants to inform them of all program and 5k related information
• Plan and coordinate the end of season banquet
• Run/walk with the girls in the end of season 5k race/walk
• Identify language barriers, and notify GOTR staff,or site liaison when assistance is needed, and...
• Additional: A minimum of 2 trained coaches are required to attend each lesson. At least one coach at each site must be female, and all coaches must be at least 21 years of age. One coach per team must be CPR/First Aid certified and present at each lesson. All coaches must be background checked (at our expense) through our vendor, Unique Background Solutions.

Assistant Coaches

• Must be a high school student, 16 years or older
• Serve as a role model for young girls, and understand and believe in the mission of GOTR
• Attend full-day training
• Encourage and cheer for all participants
• Participate in games and workouts with the girls
• Attend a community running race with head coach, program participants and other volunteers.
• Additional: Students who volunteer as assistant coaches can qualify for community service hours, through SSL.

Benefits

In addition to the wonderful experience of working with the girls, coaches receive the following discounts:

• Early registration for their child to participate in Girls on the Run of Montgomery County
• Discounted GOTR program fees, t-shirts, and free entry into the community 5K
• Dicounted CPR/First Aid training
• Seasonal coach gift
• Knowing that you made a difference in the lives of many young girls
• Any additional benefits we are able to acquire from sponsors throughout the season