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No! Girls on the Run provides the training, curriculum and supplies needed to safely lead a team for a season! You simply need to be a motivating role model for your team. Many of our coaches participate in their first 5K alongside their team!

No, all genders are encourage to apply!

• Head Coaches must be 21 years of age
• All other coaches and assistant coaches must be at least 18 years of age.

A minimum of one coach per team must have CPR and First Aid certification on file by the first session of any given season and be present at every practice. If not already certified, Girls on the Run New Orleans will provide a free belnded method (virtaul and in-person) of CPR/First-Aid training prior to the start of the season. Once accepted as a coach and need to complete CPR training, you will be contact about your training day. 

Yes! Community coaches are individuals not directly affiliated with a school or community location who support the Girls on the Run mission. Community coaches are placed according to their geographic location and their availability at sites that need additional coaches. You will be able to note any site preferences and availability in the coach application.

No! We provide you with training, curriculum and supplies – everything needed to coach a safe, successful season! You should not incur any personal costs to provide the program to your team. You will be provided all participant and coach supplies at this season's Coach Training.

Our council provides each program location with the curriculum and supplies needed to facilitate the season. Most coaches will recieve participant and coach materials prior to the season start date at Coach Training. We will contact coaches to arrange pick-up for their team’s materials if needed.

Coach training includes online self-paced training and an in-person training session. We will provide more information about coach training before the season begins. 

Coaches must attend and lead 75 to 90-minute practices twice per week for 10 weeks. To provide a consistent experience to participants, your commitment is crucial to prepare and collaborate with co-coaches to facilitate fun, successful lessons. Each season culminates with a team-led community project and celebratory 5K event. We understand life happens and if a practice is missed, we kindly ask you to notify your fellow coaches so everyone is best prepared for the lesson that day. If only one coach is able to attend practice on a certain day, you must notify your GOTR Staff contact. 

Teams may practice at designated parks, recreation and community centers, homes and schools. The location and times are approved prior to participant registration each season. Practice times are typically set in the late afternoon/early evening hours (to accommodate participants after school). 

Coaches may indicate where they would like to coach. If coaches do not have a preference, we will assign them to a location in need. 

Absolutely! The more, the merrier! Each Girls on the Run team is led by two to four trained coaches. If you would like to coach at an existing site with another applicant, please mention this in your application and we will do our best to accommodate you.