Running Club Training Coordinator

Overview

We believe Running Changes Everything. If you believe that, too, we want to talk. With more than 260 stores and a robust e-commerce site, Fleet Feet is the largest running retailer in the country. Catering to more than runners, we pride ourselves on having an inclusive environment! We believe it's a privilege to serve and remain committed to delivering unmatched service and support when outfitting customers in everything they need to have a successful run, whether that's introducing them to their new favorite running shoes, socks, or gear, or inviting them to our next training program run. We like to keep things high-spirited, fast-paced, and fun. We don't mind wearing more than a few hats and stepping in to help out wherever is needed. Our team is a group of knowledgeable and hardworking individuals who work, sweat, and live passionately. We run together to tackle a problem, reach a goal, get encouraged, and nurture our brand each day. We are in full pursuit to find hardworking people to join us on our quest and bring our core values to life.

Responsibilities

As a Training Program Coordinator, you will oversee a store running club programs by motivating, encouraging, and always providing a safe atmosphere for all participants. You will be responsible for recruiting and hiring coaches, implementing running programs, scheduling events, overseeing all Running Club programs, and growing participation. Our Training Program Coordinator is comfortable speaking in front of large crowds of people, is friendly and outgoing, and promotes positive social experiences for all participants. This position will work with the Marketing team to promote new in-store products to participants. The Training Program Coordinator will secure training venues, communicate to participants on a weekly basis and be comfortable managing coaches, mentors, and volunteers. Joining the Fleet Feet Running Club is joining a team and a community that ignites and supports running and fitness through social experiences. We pride ourselves in putting people first and know that what we do each day does not happen anywhere else, for staff, customers, or Running Club Participants.

Qualifications

• Available to work a flexible schedule, including mornings, days, evenings, weekends, and holidays

• Demonstrated track record of cold calling, building grassroots relationships required

• Coaching or personal training experience preferred

• Ability to manage multiple moving parts/ plan something and see it through to completion

• Solid understanding of Social Media, MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint),

• Professional and timely internal and external communication

• Deliver a phenomenal social experience for participants by fostering a positive and safe atmosphere

• Must be comfortable maintaining the program requirements (pace, distance)

• Fosters growth of others through recognition, coaching, and development opportunities

• Promotes individual and team performance by setting expectations, and delegating tasks

• Assists with making business decisions, always putting staff and customers first

• Builds and maintains trust from staff, customers, and the community by using sound judgment

• Outgoing, positive, and supportive

• Accountable and adaptable

• Does the right thing

• Deliver a great social experience for participants by fostering a positive and safe atmosphere

• Collaborative and encouraging

• Willing to go above and beyond when needed

• Communicate professionally with participants, coaches, and Training Program Coordinator

• Support Fleet Feet Running Club programs, initiatives, activities, and functions

Perks:

• High energy and fun atmosphere

• Training and advancement opportunities within the Fleet Feet brand

• Community involvement and community service activities

• Training Program and Product Discounts

• Passionate team members

Fleet Feet franchisees operate as independent business owners. If you apply and are hired at a Franchise location, you would be an employee of that Fleet Feet franchisee and not an employee of the Fleet Feet Corporation. We have opportunities within both our franchise locations and our Fleet Feet Corporation.