Fit4Kids is hiring several seasonal part-time Coaches for our after-school program, Game On, Girl! This is a great part-time position for a college or graduate student to be part of a dynamic non-profit, and earn an income. Coaching with Game On, Girl! is a part-time, seasonal position that will work under the direction of the Fit4Kids Program Coordinator. Coaches will facilitate the Game On, Girl! after-school program with middle school girls twice a week for 10 weeks. After-school sites will start late September/early October and run thru mid-December on a M/W or T/R schedule, 2-6pm (program times dependent on school site). The purpose of the program is to encourage and inspire middle school girls to be confident, physically active, and nutritionally fit!Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
-Planning and preparing lesson with co-Coach
-Facilitate 60-90 minute lesson with co-Coach; each lesson includes a section on Sport, Leadership, and Health
-Maintain communication between Program Coordinator, school staff, and students, as it relates to the Game On, Girl! program
-Collect and enter data for various program evaluation requirements to ensure program effectiveness
Expectations:
Ideal candidates are self-motivated, enthusiastic, able to work independently and collaboratively, adaptable, patient, able to work well with children, and able to provide their own transportation to programming sites (as much of our programming is done off-site!). Experience working with groups of children and leading educational sessions, preferred. Prior experience with health and nutrition is not necessary; however, a passion for both is highly encouraged.
About the Organization:
Greater Richmond Fit4Kids is a non-profit organization created to improve the health and wellness of children by increasing physical activity and promoting healthy eating. The organization is focused on improving children’s health and reducing childhood obesity through innovative school and community based programs.
Interested applicants please submit a brief cover letter and resume as soon as possible to Kayla-Brooke Dransfield at kayla@grfit4kids.org. If you have questions, please feel free to reach out directly to KB.