Sitkans Against Family Violence (SAFV) is seeking coaches for its Boys Run: I toowú klatseen (strength of spirit) program.
This after-school empowerment program for boys teaches them healthy relationship and respect skills while training towards a 5-kilometer fun run later this fall. It is modeled after the Girls On The Run program, which meets in the spring.
The deadline for potential coaches to complete their applications is Saturday, Aug. 15, and coach training takes place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 29 (lunch is provided). The Boys Run program will meet from 2:30-4:15 p.m. on Mondays/Wednesdays and Tuesdays/Thursdays through December.
For more information, contact Eleyna Rosenthal at SAFV at vista@safv.org, or send an email to schools@safv.org. The coaches application and job description is posted below.