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WFLC Seeking Site Supervisors for Upcoming Girls Coach/Girls Run Program

Become part of a very special after-school program for young girls in the community

The Girls Coach/Girls Run program is run by the Women & Family Life Center and is open to all Shoreline families. Girls Coach/ Girls Run promotes self respect, community, leadership and healthy living while training for a 5K run. No running experience is required!

Through a 3-tiered peer-mentoring program with high school girls, 8th graders, and 4th graders, Girls Coach Girls/Run aims to increase leadership skills, build self esteem and interpersonal competencies, teach healthy lifestyles, and demonstrate the benefits of being an active community member.

Adult Site Supervisor Core Requirements:

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  • Volunteer with optional $300 stipend available
  • Age: 21 and over
  • Subject to Background Check
  • Will need cell phone capability
  • Dates required:
    • April 18, 20, 25, 27
    • May 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30
    • June 1
  • Supervisors needed at Calvin Leete School and Guilford Lakes School in Guilford; Jeffrey School and Island Avenue School in Madison

Adult Site Supervisor Core Responsibilities:

  • Oversee Head Coaches (11th/12th grade); Assistant Coaches (8th/9th grade); and 4th graders.
  • Assist with set-up and clean-up and stay until all participants have been picked-up.
  • Provide a disciplinary role if needed; support the student coaches.
  • Hold all medications brought by 4th grade parents; return medications to parents at pick-up.
  • Take attendance for each day.
  • Be responsible for Emergency Contacts binder and make emergency calls, if necessary.
  • Make some notes during and after meetings and provide W&FL Program Director with updates, questions or concerns.

For more information or to apply, please contact Maria Anderson at 203-458-6699 or via email at manderson@womenandfamilylife.org.

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