Girls on the Run Program Director-Charlottesville

Description

Girls on the Run International is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a world where every girl knows and activates her limitless potential and is free to boldly pursue her dreams. We inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running. Over 210 Councils in 50 states serve 200,000+ girls a year, and engage 100,000+ volunteers.

Girls on the Run believes that all girls and communities should have access to our

programs. We strive to eliminate barriers to participation, to continue creating programming that engages all communities, to be intentional about staff and volunteer diversity and to

promote a culture of inclusion across the organization.

Position Profile

The Girls on the Run® Program Director must possess a passion for and commitment to improving the lives and opportunities of girls in third through eighth grades. The Girls on the Run program provides a safe and interactive way to learn about healthy living, which includes an introduction and education on important topics such as goal setting, cooperation, healthy decision-making, and self-respect, while training for a 5K event.  The innovative curriculum teaches girls to listen and open up while also encouraging them to commit to a healthy lifestyle, and harness the inner strength that they possess.

Our important mission is accomplished by giving girls the tools to make positive choices for a healthy body and mind, while reducing the many risks they face today.

The Program Director reports to the Girls on the Run Executive Director. The Program Director is responsible for managing all of the Girls on the Run programs and volunteers in the North Region, consisting of Greater Charlottesville (includes Albemarle, Buckingham, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, Nelson and Orange Counties), Augusta and Rockbridge Counties. Some of the key responsibilities falling within these areas include:

Program Outreach and Site Management

• Implement the Girls on the Run strategic program plan and achieve program goals with respect to number of girls, number of sites and demographic requirements
• Market Girls on the Run program to potential new sites
• Work with community leaders, schools and other groups to maximize Girls on the Run success
• Coordinate all new and existing sites in the North Region
• Enforce all current site policies and procedures and generate innovation and improvement as needed

Coach Management and Training

• Ensure all program sites are staffed with qualified volunteer coaches
• Manage all aspects of coach training, including Girls on the Run training, CPR & First Aid, and background checks
• Enforce all current coaching policies and procedures and generate continuous improvement
• Site visits to support all active teams

Curriculum/Equipment Management

• Distribute all curriculum materials including: coach boxes, coach manuals, and program equipment
• Manage inventory and distribution of coach and program curriculum, materials and supplies.

5K Coordinator

• Work with site host to reserve race date and coordinate logistics
• Recruit and manage race volunteers
• Solicit sponsors and in-kind donations for race bags/ runner refreshments
• Market 5k event to Charlottesville community
• Coordinate and supervise race day set up, race day sponsors and volunteers, runner refreshments and post-race meetings.

Budget and Administrative

• Work with Executive Director to develop relationships with funders and community partners
• Meet with the Executive Director on a regular basis (no less than monthly) to discuss goals and actions, both past and upcoming.
• Meet with the GOTR CenVA team on a weekly basis in person or virtually to create, plan and/or adjust goals and objectives.
• Collaborate with the Director of Development on marketing materials for communications with coaches, volunteers and families, to include e-newsletters, fliers, recruitment materials, social media management and outreach.
• Organize GOTR awareness events and fundraising opportunities
• Explore Grant opportunities-work with the Executive Director on local grants
• Data collection & information management of rosters, girls, numbers & revenue
• Manage all coach files, sites files and other program related paperwork

Required Qualifications

• BA or BS degree
• Passion for Girls on the Run mission and the ability to comprehend and effectively communicate issues surrounding empowerment, self-esteem, body image and whole-person health
• Experience as a GOTR and/or H & S Coach (this can be acquired during the first season of employment)
• Outstanding communication skills in multiple environments and with a range of audiences (internal and external)
• Ability to multitask, prioritize and make efficient decisions
• Ability to be self-directed/motivated to work independently
• Willing to make regular visits to the Lynchburg Office (weekly/bi-weekly). Mileage to be reimbursed minus 20 mile radius.
• Flexible and adaptable
• Willing to work primarily remotely with weekly check-ins with the home office
• Reliable transportation to make on site visits throughout the assigned territory.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Girls on the Run (or other similar youth or wellness programs)
• Non-profit management experience
• Fundraising experience
• Experience working with a Board of Directors
• Connections to the local community

This is a full-time, non-exempt position, offering compensation starting at $15 per hour, depending on experience. Girls on the Run Central VA offers a health reimbursement option and paid time off.

The Girls on the Run/Heart & Sole programs occur in the afternoon immediately upon school dismissal, so afternoons are critical.  Most work takes place Mon-Fri, but some weekends and evenings for special events are required.  These events may include, but not be limited to Coach Training Seminars, Coach meetings, 5K Events and special promotional events.

Skills Required

Additional Info

Email a cover letter, resume and references to mary.hansen@girlsontherun.org to apply. The application deadline is August 6, 2021.