Charm City Run Training Coach

Reports To:

Charm City Run Training Coaches will report to the Director of Training Programs and work closely with their location’s store lead and coaching team.

Your Job:

Charm City Run is looking for enthusiastic, driven part-time coaches who are passionate about the local running and walking community to join our Training team across all locations. If you love movement, enjoy supporting others, and want to help people work toward goals of all shapes and sizes, we invite you to consider applying.

Our coaches work with a wide variety of participants—from beginners and run/walkers to experienced runners preparing for their next finish line. We offer programs that may include 5K, 10K, half marathon, marathon, trail and ultra, youth running, cross country, triathlon, and other specialty training opportunities.

CCR Expectations:

• Provide support and encouragement second to none. Equal respect for every participant, regardless of pace, experience, age, or ability.
• Work with other coaches and team members to push Charm City Run Training forward.
• Share ideas, feedback, and learnings with the Director of Training Programs and fellow coaches.
• Possess a positive, dependable, and team-oriented attitude.
• Create a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive environment for all participants.
• Enjoy movement—whether that’s running, walking, or another form of exercise!

Responsibilities:

• Support and lead scheduled group runs, workouts, and training sessions.
• Provide encouragement, motivation, and general training guidance to participants.
• Help participants train safely and confidently toward their individual goals.
• Communicate regularly and effectively with participants and fellow coaches.
• Be familiar with the goals, structure, and expectations of the assigned training program.
• Support participants across a range of paces, abilities, and experience levels.
• Provide route planning, workout execution, participant safety, and other program logistics as needed.
• Share information about Charm City Run Training Programs, Races, and community opportunities when appropriate.
• Represent Charm City Run in a positive and professional manner.

Qualifications:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Dependable and able to commit to scheduled training sessions.
• Ability to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends depending on the program.
• A passion for the running, walking, and fitness community.
• RRCA Level 1 Coaching Certification preferred.
• Previous coaching experience preferred.
• Experience with social media and community engagement preferred.
• Additional running, fitness, youth, or endurance coaching certifications are a plus.

Interested in coaching for Charm City Run?

Interested candidates should email our Director of Training Programs, Natalie Ferguson (natalie@charmcityrun.com) with their Charm City Run location of interest, distance/ program preferred and qualifications/ experience.