Join Our Coaching Team

At Fleet Feet, we offer training programs year-round for distances ranging from your first 5K to a half marathon. Our coaches work with our training program coordinator to design group training plans, lead workouts, provide tips and expertise, and ensure that participants and volunteer mentors get the most out of the program, both in terms of fitness and fun! 

As a coach, you will:

• Attend all weekly training runs, seminars, and events, as well as the goal race
• Motivate and lead participants, sharing your knowledge and expertise.
• Conduct info sessions and seminars on basic running topics
• Make sure that all relevant information is passed on to participants and mentors
• Organize mentors and oversee them during training runs
• Understand how to modify program to meet participants’ needs
• Report participant/mentor feedback to Training Program Coordinator
• Track attendance and follow up with participants when necessary 
• Set up water stops & cones on route provided by Training Program Coordinator, and check course for any obstructions, etc.
• Run/bike from front to back of group during all runs ensuring that all participants are safe and accounted for
• Talk to participants about safety (hydration, traffic, road crossings, etc.). Coaches are responsible for 100% of the people in their group returning safely!
• Enforce the various “rules” – headlamps in the dark, running etiquette, no headphones, etc. 
• Provide organized group stretching for training participants before/after
• Stay informed about upcoming location changes, store seminars, etc.
• Stay in touch with Training Program Coordinator on weekly basis
• Cheer on participants during race day
• Be a Fleet Feet ambassador!

Requirements:

• First Aid/CPR Certified
• Team player, foster a positive, non-competitive environment for people of varying fitness levels 
  and abilities
• Experience working with and motivating large groups
• Excellent public speaking and communication skills
• Ability to be flexible and to improvise when needed
• Strong desire and willingness to continuously learn about running/walking/fitness
• Believe in and live a healthy lifestyle 
• Have participated in numerous 5K, 10K, half marathon and/or marathons
• Certification from Fleet Feet, RRCA, USATF, or Personal Training background preferred (not required)

Estimated Time Commitment:

The weekly time commitment is approximately 6-10 hours for the duration of the training program, though hours may vary. For most programs, plan on one weeknight workout and one Saturday morning run.

To Apply:

Email Kevin at kevin@fleetfeetsandiego.com