Coach Registration is open now until March 15th.
Contact info@gotrstl.org with any questions.
Step 1: Register!
Site Liaisons, Head Coaches, Assistant Coaches and Practice Partner Coaches must all register to coach.
Step 2: Complete Coach Training
Spring 2021: All Coach Training will be completed via online modules. These trainings can be completed at your own pace, but must be done by March 15th.
Coach training modules will be available on GOTR Learning Academy. You will be emailed access information in early January.
NEW coaches:
- National Coach Training (for any new coach or returning coach trained prior to Fall 2016)
- Best Practices for Virtual Facilitation
- COVID-19 related topics including social distancing guidelines and the impact of COVID-19 on our girls
- Council-specific Policies and Procedures
RETURNING coaches:
- Best Practices for Virtual Facilitation
- COVID-19 related topics including social distancing guidelines and the impact of COVID-19 on our girls
- Council-specific Policies and Procedures
All Head Coaches, Assistant Coaches, and Site Liaisons must complete Coach Training.
Practice Partner Coaches are not required to complete training, but may do so if desired. The more trained coaches you have, the more girls you are able to accommodate at your site.
Step 3: Complete a Background Check
ALL coaches must have completed a background check on file before the season begins. If you have not had a background check through our system in the past two years, you will receive an email requesting that you complete one at this time.
Step 4: Get CPR Certified
CPR Certification Resources:
Volunteer Coach Positions
Coach Role | Requirements | Responsibilities |
Site Liasion (1/site) |
woman or man; at least 21 years old; background check; NEW: attend new coaches training; RETURNING: complete online refresher | serves as primary contact and connection with GOTR staff and site, coordinates practice spaces and distribution of materials |
Head Coach (max of 2/team) |
woman; at least 21 years old; background check; attend practice 1-2 times/week; NEW: attend new coaches training; RETURNING: complete online refresher | serves as primary facilitator of GOTR/H&S curriculum; works closely with GOTR staff; leads the organizing of the practice 5k, service project, 5k event and the end-of-season celebration |
Assistant Coach | woman or man; at least 18 years old; background check; attend practice 1-2 times/week; NEW: attend new coaches training; RETURNING: complete online refresher | serves as assistant to the head coach; helps facilitate the GOTR/H&S program; assists with the practice 5k, community service project, 5k event and the end-of-season celebration |
Practice Partner Coach (max of 4/team) |
woman or man; high school age or older; background check; attend practice at least 1 time/week | serves as support to GOTR head and assistant coaches; provides encouragement to all participants; helps with the practice 5k, service project, 5k event and the end-of-season celebration |
A detailed version of the matrix above can be found here.