Two-year minimum employment contract
Agree to the Active Southern WV discrimination policy
Agree to the Active Southern WV non-compete policy
Compensation will be based on the applicant’s skills and experience
Mileage reimbursement
10 paid vacation days, paid state holidays, 10 paid sick/well days
Allowance for investments in health and retirement
Active Southern West Virginia (ActiveSWV) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization whose purpose is to provide opportunities for physical exercise in southern West Virginia, thereby improving health and wellness of its citizens and workforce. In partnership with the New River Gorge Regional Development Authority, Active SWV operates programs within under-served communities where living a healthy lifestyle is critical to life expectancy and economic diversity. Active Southern West Virginia seeks to improve the health of all southern West Virginians by providing opportunities for active lifestyles. Active Southern West Virginia develops community programs to create a culture of exercise and physical activity in southern West Virginia.
The Kids Run Club Director must have knowledge in group exercise, previous experience in a school setting and prior leadership experience (preferably, the implementation of nutrition or athletics programs), and management skills. Undergraduate education in fields such as exercise science, sports medicine, kinesiology, nutrition, and other health studies topics is preferred. Additional training or degrees in education and communication may also benefit a candidate aspiring to attain this position.
The Kids Run Club Director will need to stay in constant communication with volunteer coaches through all avenues; phone calls, texts, emails, social media, and attending school meeting such as Parent Teacher Conferences, Wellness Committee meetings, and staff trainings. It will be beneficial to the participants in the program to utilize community resources in removing barriers to participation such as; transportation, shoes, attire, snacks, hydration, and social services.
Two-year minimum employment contract
Agree to the Active Southern WV discrimination policy
Agree to the Active Southern WV non-compete policy
Compensation will be based on the applicant’s skills and experience
Mileage reimbursement
10 paid vacation days, paid state holidays, 10 paid sick/well days
Allowance for investments in health and retirement
Active Southern West Virginia (ActiveSWV) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization whose purpose is to provide opportunities for physical exercise in southern West Virginia, thereby improving health and wellness of its citizens and workforce. In partnership with the New River Gorge Regional Development Authority, Active SWV operates programs within under-served communities where living a healthy lifestyle is critical to life expectancy and economic diversity. Active Southern West Virginia seeks to improve the health of all southern West Virginians by providing opportunities for active lifestyles. Active Southern West Virginia develops community programs to create a culture of exercise and physical activity in southern West Virginia.
This full time position will support the successful Active Southern West Virginia Kids Run Club Program. This position is critical in the growth of the program and impact with existing participants.
The Active Southern West Virginia (Active SWV) Kids Run Club program began in 2015 with one school, Valley Elementary School. The Active SWV Kids Run Club program has grown to 21 schools and two community groups throughout Nicholas, Fayette, Raleigh, and Summers Counties. The goal of the program is to reach every elementary school in our 4-county area. This program is based on the successful model of Sports Backers Active RVA Kids Run program.
To this point, the program has a strong focus on volunteer coach recruitment, safe venues for the run club practices, and invitations for the families to participate. The expectations of a full time Kids Run Club Director would be to strengthen the volunteer run club coach’s skills, knowledge base, and resources. This coach support will provide an elevated level of physical activity education for Kids Run Club participants. It is the mission of the program to foster a healthier, stronger next generation in the workforce in southern West Virginia. Review the Superintendent Report 2017
The Kids Run Club Director must have knowledge in group exercise, previous experience in a school setting and prior leadership experience (preferably, the implementation of nutrition or athletics programs), and management skills. Undergraduate education in fields such as exercise science, sports medicine, kinesiology, nutrition, and other health studies topics is preferred. Additional training or degrees in education and communication may also benefit a candidate aspiring to attain this position.
The Kids Run Club Director will need to stay in constant communication with volunteer coaches through all avenues; phone calls, texts, emails, social media, and attending school meeting such as Parent Teacher Conferences, Wellness Committee meetings, and staff trainings. It will be beneficial to the participants in the program to utilize community resources in removing barriers to participation such as; transportation, shoes, attire, snacks, hydration, and social services.
Two-year minimum employment contract
Agree to the Active Southern WV discrimination policy
Agree to the Active Southern WV non-compete policy
Compensation will be based on the applicant’s skills and experience
Mileage reimbursement
10 paid vacation days, paid state holidays, 10 paid sick/well days
Allowance for investments in health and retirement
Active Southern West Virginia (ActiveSWV) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization whose purpose is to provide opportunities for physical exercise in southern West Virginia, thereby improving health and wellness of its citizens and workforce. In partnership with the New River Gorge Regional Development Authority, Active SWV operates programs within under-served communities where living a healthy lifestyle is critical to life expectancy and economic diversity. Active Southern West Virginia seeks to improve the health of all southern West Virginians by providing opportunities for active lifestyles. Active Southern West Virginia develops community programs to create a culture of exercise and physical activity in southern West Virginia.
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