THE ROLE.

Delivering an in-person Beginner Run programme.

Want to deliver a life-changing service to the people who need it most?

We’re looking for supportive, motivational Run Leaders in Birmingham to deliver programmes for people who want to start running and embed it into their lives.

This role can be flexible around your schedule, but you need to be able to commit 1 regular hour per week (e.g. Monday at 7pm) consistently for a minimum of 9 weeks.

pre requsites.

● Available to deliver a 1 hour run session at the same time and day for at least 9 straight weeks;

● Previous experience delivering C25K’s or Beginner Programmes is preferred but not required;

● Ideally you will already have a Coach in Running Fitness Qualification (CiRF via England Athletics), Leadership in Running Fitness (LiRF) or relevant Qualification (e.g. Personal Trainer) with an Enhanced DBS Check;

- HOWEVER, if you are someone who aligns with our values and can commit to this programme, we will consider sharing the cost of your LiRF Qualification (worth £190).

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR.

● Highly supportive and motivational leaders;

● Conscientious, caring individuals who truly want their group to succeed and do all they can to help them complete the programme;

● Sociable, fun hosts who encourage group comradery; 

● Confident working alone to deliver sessions;

● Safety conscious run leaders ensuring group safety whilst you are leading the activity with them; 

● Prompt timekeeping to ensure you’re there to greet runners and keep them on track;

● Give continuous honest weekly feedback after each session;

● Bring your fun, positive personality and love for running to the role.

WHAT YOU’LL DO.

• Complete a risk assessment for the run location, and ensure responsibility for the safety of your group within the remit of your Qualification; 

• Weekly delivery of run sessions for at least 9 straight weeks, including a warm up and cool down;

• Provide support in a whatsapp group, including checking up on no shows, answering questions and giving motivation and feedback;

• Celebrate their “Graduation” with them (a special moment!).

WHAT DO YOU GET IN RETURN? 

● Do things you love – running with people!;

● Opportunity to do something really rewarding - promoting health and fitness to inactive people;

● Be the catalyst to a small group of peoples new running obsession with life-changing benefits;

● Running leadership, developing the safety skills learnt through your Qualification; 

● Flexibility to earn alongside your other work and/or personal commitments;

● Expand your network through working with local people and partners; 

● Free running tours and merch for you, discount for your family and friends; 

● The opportunity to be involved with our exciting startup business;

● Work as part of a positive, open and close-knit team;

● Opportunity for future work of this kind, or other roles with us.

PAY & BENEFITS.

● You are employed on a freelance basis; 

● £25 per session (at least £250) per programme; 

● New orange running top;

● Any additional responsibilities taken on additional pay will to be agreed upon – we’d love your suggestions of how you can contribute to the business.

TRAINING. 

GET SET.

Induction to learn everything there is to know about our business, brand and your role. You’ll then get a brief which includes everything you should need to set you up to plan and lead the programme and sessions;

GO.

Lucky groups get to start their new running life with you!

Prefer to email us with your application?

Send your responses to the questions above to hello@runofakindbirmingham with the title “I wanna be your next C25K Provider”.