Group Training Coach (Part-Time)

New York Road Runners (NYRR) is seeking supportive, experienced Group Training leaders to coach their fitness program, which runs year-round in NYC. The program focuses on creating an engaging workout experience and fostering inclusivity within a diverse community. The role involves planning workouts with park leads, communicating with team and runners, ensuring a safe environment, and providing clear explanations to participants.

Requirements

• Prior coaching and training/running experience strongly preferred
• Experience coaching and working with runners are various levels
• Ability to implement workout for runners of ranging ability levels and adapt workouts onsite as needed to ensure safety of participants
• Strong interpersonal skills with organized and clear communication style required
• Ability to encourage and motivate runners
• Ability to implement effective conflict resolution as needed
• Must be able to simultaneously coach and run 4 miles at an assigned pace without stopping
• Must be able to administer first-aid with an AED backpack (if required)