As a Training Programs/Running Club Coordinator, you will coordinate all 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 and overseeing all Running Club programs. Our Running Club 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 products to participants. The Running Club 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 Training Programs/Running Club Participants.

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.

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

• Communicate professionally with participants, coaches and Running Club Coordinator

• Deliver a great social experience for participants by fostering a positive and safe atmosphere
• Support Fleet Feet Training programs/Running Club programs, initiatives, activities and functions

• 0-2 years of retail and/or training program experience preferred, but not required
• Detail oriented and has the ability to multitask 
• 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 and coaches 
• Support Fleet Feet Training Programs/Running Club programs, initiatives, activities and functions

Perks:

• High energy and fun atmosphere
• Training and advancement opportunities within the Fleet Feet brand
• 401(k) Retirement Plan for all part and full-time employees (Age 21+) with 4% employer matching and immediate vesting (company-owned stores)
• Community involvement and community service activities
• Training Program and Product Discounts
• Passionate team members
• Check out our Fleet Feet Benefits Summary for full-time employees averaging 30+ hours/week at company-owned stores

We are an equal opportunity employer and believe having diverse teams in which everyone brings their whole self to Fleet Feet is key to our success. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. That is why we value diversity and inclusion in our hiring practices, our culture, and our engagement with the community.  Learn more about our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives. 

Additional Requirements:  Position requires occasional moving around with light (1-10lbs.) carrying, lifting, pushing or pulling.  The position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access files, office equipment, etc.  The position is mostly sedentary and requires the employee to have close visual acuity to perform job requirements.  The position requires frequent communication with team members and repetitive motion with the hands, wrists and/or fingers while constantly utilizing a computer. This position is located within an office environment and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Fleet Feet utilizes E-Verify in all corporate and company-operated stores as part of the hiring process.