The WOW Team is GROWING FAST! and seeking several apprentice coaches for our growing group of women athletes who walk and run for fitness. We have immediate openings for qualified, reliable individuals.
Apprentices will be responsible for assisting the coach in training, supporting, and motivating team members, while participating in and practicing at WOW Team workouts. We meet in the East Bay, SF, North Bay, and South Bay on weekends and during the week. Assistance is needed in all locations
Apprentices will work directly with Certified Long Distance Running Coach, Personal Trainer, and WOW Team Founder Stephanie Atwood. Details about The WOW Team are available at http://gowowteam.com and http://meetup.com/gowowteam
Duties to include
1. Attend and participate in the workouts on a regular basis (at least 2 weekends a month)
2. Work with members of all levels: beginner, intermediate, advanced. The WOW Team consists of women who are novice walkers thru marathon runners. We encourage all women to participate.
3. Be a good listener
4. Be able to encourage and inspire others
5. Be patient
6. Be able to pace others and mark the course
7. Regular pursuit of your own fitness goals
8. Become mentor and advocate to a small number of women
9. Share running, walking, and fitness information based on your level of experience
10. CPR/First Aid certified through a recognized course such as through the American Red Cross, (The WOW Team may arrange our own group training if need is there
The Skills and Talents that Matter
Running or Walking Experience (Certification or previous coaching not required but helpful)
Ability to motivate and create team spirit
A passion for fitness
Reliability is key. WOW currently offers 5 workouts every week and is expanding. We need interns for weekend long runs and walks and weekday track workouts and boot camps.
Team player
Fitness background is helpful but we will train the right people
Reliability is KEY!
Positions are available immediately! Contact Stephanie with a letter of interest and experience or resume and cover letter to Stephanie@AskAboutRunning.com
If you qualify, you will be accepted into the program for no fee. If training is required there will be a one day training program (with a fee) on August 9 where interested novices may learn the basics skills to participate as apprentices in the program.
Note: After successful completion of an unpaid internship, apprentices will have the opportunity to become paid staff and/or develop new WOW locations throughout The Bay Area and beyond.
P.S. Just want to get on board? Skip the internship? Start participating and get fit? Go to http://meetup.com/GoWOWTeam and join today!!
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