Girls on the Run San Diego - Program Coordinator

Job Title: Program Coordinator

Reports to: Program Operations Manager

Location: San Diego, CA

FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt

Organizational Culture and Mission

Girls on the Run San Diego is a transformational physical activity based positive youth development program for girls* in 3rd-8th grade. And it's so much fun! We teach life skills to help girls navigate life experiences, such as decision making, demonstrating respect, responsibility, working as part of a team, creating a support system, and self-confidence. 

We inspire girls to be joyful, healthy, and confident using a fun experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running. 

Commitment to IDEA

Girls on the Run has strategic imperatives to guide our inclusion, diversity, equity, and access (IDEA) work. These imperative serve as a framework for our organization. We employ tactics and adopt evaluation measures to ensure the imperatives are intentionally embedded into every aspect of our organizational culture and operations. Girls on the Run San Diego is committed to IDEA work and providing an inclusive environment for participants, staff, board members, and the GOTRSD community. To learn more, visit: https://www.gotrsd.org/our-culture 

Position Summary

The Program Coordinator must possess a passion for and commitment to improving the lives and opportunities of girls in third through eighth grades. The Program Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and  implementing the Girls on the Run program through the lens of inclusivity, diversity, equity, and accessibility. The Program Coordinator reports to the Program Operations Manager and works closely with the entire GOTRSD team. 

Volunteer Coach Management & Training (50%)

• Coordinate and facilitate coach training sessions, alongside Program Operations Manager and Executive Director


• Ensure volunteer satisfaction through customer service, stewardship, and maintaining a positive and welcoming environment, both written and verbal


• Oversee document retention of volunteer coaches


• Work with Program Operations Manager to ensure all program sites are staffed with qualified volunteer coaches, assisting with coach recruitment as needed

Site Coordination (30%)

• Collaborate with other staff to implement Girls on the Run program strategic plan and achieve program goals concerning the number of participants, number of sites, and demographic requirements


• Plan and coordinate site visits with schools and community partners


• Support Program Operations Manager with managing team needs


• Maintain accurate records of site information within GOTRSD systems


• Assist with inventory and purchasing of program materials 


• Uphold GOTRSD and site policies and procedures

Outreach & Marketing (20%)

• Liaise with community members, schools, and other groups to coordinate meetings and outreach opportunities


• Attend outreach events periodically to support program recruitment


• Market program to potential new sites, districts, and afterschool programs per the strategic plan


• Craft social media and newsletter material in coordination with Program Operations Manager


• Assist with the development of program marketing campaigns

Work Environment and Physical Demands: This role offers a hybrid work schedule, with required time in office based on organizational needs. It requires the ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time and frequent communication via phone, email and video conferencing. It also requires the ability to assist in event set-up, execution, and clean-up. 

This position is hybrid and does require travel. Monthly office time with the team is required. Work schedule is flexible Monday - Friday, plus occasional weekends. 

We are looking for a candidate with 

• Education and/or experience in program coordination


• Customer service experience is a plus! 


• Understanding of volunteerism best practices


• Outstanding communication skills in multiple environments and with a range of audiences both internal and external


• Proficient skills in Google Workspace, Gmail, Microsoft Office Suite


• Knowledge of social media platforms


• Access to reliable transportation and ability to travel locally within San Diego area (mileage reimbursement applicable). Possible national travel once per year


• A meaningful commitment to leveraging the opportunities of this role to implement a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion into the fundraising and development plan


• Spanish speaking, writing, and reading proficiency preferred. 

If you are passionate about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you do not match 100% of the skills and experiences listed. 

Compensation & Benefits

This is an hourly, non-exempt role offering $22 per hour. This role has the potential to turn into a full-time position based on review, prior to the start of the 25/26 financial year. 

In addition, GOTR San Diego is proud to offer employees a variety of health and quality of life benefits including:

• Life and AD&D Insurance


• Unlimited PTO


• Monthly internet stipend


• Mileage reimbursement


• Organization laptop issued

*Please note that the term girls in inclusive of all young persons who identify as female, non-binary, and/or transgender. The use of the term girls is not meant to only refer to cisgender girls.