Use your passion for exercise and your friendly personality to support people on their journey to long-term sobriety. As a Strides in Recovery assistant coach / mentor, you will walk, jog or run with small groups of the newly sober who are receiving care at a Southern California addiction treatment program. 

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You will be a role model of fun in sobriety and healthy lifestyle.  You will build relationships.  You will lift others. You will be supporting sobriety, one stride at a time.

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To see a list of assistant coach / mentor opportunities, and apply, click HERE.

 

 

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FAQs about being an Assistant Coach

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Do I need to be a serious runner?

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It depends. Each team is different.  Some primarily walk, some do a mix of walking and running, and others are comprised primarily of runners. Distances vary, depending on the goals of the group (e.g., enjoy a walk, train for a half marathon, do something in between.) The link above provides additional information about each opportunity, so you can find what works best for you.    

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How long is each session?

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A typical session lasts 60 or 90 minutes. 

 

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What is the format for a typical session?

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When you arrive, you will be greeted by the head coach and mingle with participants as they are gathering. The session will formally begin with a short talk about exercise and addiction recovery, followed by a warm-up.  Every team member will then walk, jog or run at their own pace along the designated route. You will be right there at their side, creating a positive atmosphere through your kind words and active listening. 

 

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How do I know what to talk about?

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That's covered during training. In short, be supportive. Be a good listener. Be yourself.

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