Run Coaches Wanted
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's (LLS) Team In Training (TNT)
Program is the largest sports endurance training program in the
nation. The positon of Team In Training Coach is a contracted
seasonal consultant position that provides coaching services to run
participants, while they raise funds for the LLS.
Qualifications:
- Commitment to the mission of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
- Works well with people of all athletic abilities
- Friendly, outgoing, and energetic personality
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Previous Team In Training experience is preferred, but not required
Requirements:
- Expert in your sport and comfortable addressing and training large
groups of participants
- CPR/First Aid certified
- Attend Team In Training information meetings and season Kickoffs to
recruit new participants for your team
- Select training courses and prepare a four to five month long
training schedule for all fitness levels: beginner, intermediate and
advanced
- Coordinate various skill clinics to teach proper run, walk, cycle,
or triathlon techniques, geer selection, injury prevention, and
nutrition advice
- Begin each group training session with appropriate warm-up
exercises, stretching and announcements
- Establish water stop locations, or SAG vehicle support to
appropriate intervals for group training sessions
- Provide clear route maps to all participants at group training
sessions and mark the course as needed
- Ensure all participants are supported throughout each group
training session and finish the course safely
- Available at group training sessions and via phone/email to answer
training-related questions
- Assist Team In Training staff during event weekend and ensure all
team members finish the event safely and are accounted for
For more information about Team In Training, visit
http://www.teamintraining.org/nc
To apply, please contact Adrienne Boueres, The Leukemia & Lymphoma
Society, Western North Carolina/Asheville Chapter, 1070-1 Tunnel
Road, Suite 10, PMB 322 Asheville, NC 28805, phone: 828-253-8772 or
email to adrienne.boueres@...
Location: Asheville and/or Hendersonville
Compensation: Up to $100 per event finisher
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This is at a non-profit organization.
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