“Girls on the Run made me feel like a supersonic person!”
~ GOTR Participant

Coaching Opportunities

Girls on the Run-Lancaster is now inviting those interested in coaching opportunities to contact us.  GOTR will provide all necessary training, background checks and coaching materials.  Check it out!  You do not have to be a runner to be a coach!

Requirements for The Head/Co-Coach:

  • Become CPR/First Aid certified
  • Submit Child Abuse & Criminal Record clearances
  • Attend full day Coaches’ Training
  • Prepare for and supervise 20 – 1 hour and 30 minute long lessons in a manner consistent with the GOTR philosophy and curricula
  • Plan and coordinate the end of season banquet
  • Click Head Coach Job Description for more details.

Requirements for The Assistant Coach (or coaches):

  • Submit Child Abuse & Criminal Record clearances
  • Attend full day Coaches’ Training
  • Attend each lesson or share practices with another assistant coach, keeping a consistent schedule.
  • Along with head and assistant coaches, assist the girls by offering encouragement and participating in games and workouts
  • Attend scheduled meetings and other events
  • Click Assistant Coach Job Description for more details.

Dear coaches,

Here are some important dates for our Spring 2013 season.  Please be sure that you are able to commit to these dates as a coach.  Thank you!

Spring 2013 Dates:

January 1, 2012
Site Applications Due!

February 20th, 2013
Registration Opens at 8:00 pm for sites A-H

February 21st
Registration Opens at 8:00 pm for sites I-Z.

February 23, 2013
Coaches Training: Washington Elementary School, 545 South Ann St., Lancaster 17602
Returning coaches 8:30-10:00
New Coaches 9:45-3:00

February 2013
CPR/First Aid Certification: will be held at the Health Campus in late Feb./early March.  Exact dates will be coming.

Week of March 11, 2013!
Spring Season Begins!

April 18th, 2013 (choose one)
Mid Season Coaches Meeting and Celebration

May 18th, 2013
GOTR 5K at Franklin and Marshall College, 9:00 am.  Open to the Community!

Thank you for your interest!