Running Training Groups Coordinator

Job Title: Training Groups Coordinator

Company Name: Fleet Feet PNW

Reports to: CEO

Terms of Employment: Full-time

Salary/Rate: DOE

About Fleet Feet PNW

Fleet Feet is more than a running store — we’re a community. We help people move, stay active, and reach goals they may not have thought possible. Through expert outfitting, education and inclusive training programs, we create a welcoming space for runners and walkers of all levels.

Position Overview

We have a tenacious goal over the next decade: creating 10,000 new runners. The Training Groups Coordinator will be a critical stakeholder in helping us do that.

The Training Groups Coordinator leads and grows Fleet Feet’s training programs, creating a supportive, engaging and fun environment for participants and coaches alike. This role oversees all training groups, manages coaches and mentors and serves as the primary connection between Fleet Feet and our training communities. The ideal candidate is organized, people-focused and passionate about helping others succeed through movement. As we scale, this person needs to be tenacious and nimble, comfortable with getting into the weeds in order to build a strong operational backbone for training programs while remaining people-focused.

Key Responsibilities

Training Program Leadership and Strategy

• Plan and oversee the execution of all Fleet Feet training programs (5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon, walking groups, social runs and specialty programs). This includes registration, coach and mentor management and support, training plan build out and delivery
• Build seasonal training calendars in partnership with marketing, and ensure programs using various platforms (Fitvil, Final Surge) align with Fleet Feet standards and values
• Have a strategic mindset and challenge the current status quo to ensure Fleet Feet PNW continues to lead the industry with excellence
• Work cross-functionally with key players on the leadership team to develop the marketing and vendor strategy
• Set and measure against training program KPIs (recruitment, retainment, and growth)

Participant Experience and Community Engagement

• Serve as the primary point of contact for coaches and training group participants, creating a welcoming, encouraging environment for runners and walkers of all abilities
• Race logistics: Coordinate participant shirt orders, race discount codes etc.
• Address participant questions, concerns and feedback in a timely, professional manner
• Coordinate group runs, walks, kick-off events, celebrations and graduations
• Collaborate with store leadership, vendors (demo runs) and community partners to enhance programming
• Represent Fleet Feet at training group events and community activities as needed

Qualifications

• Passion for running, walking, fitness and community-building
• 1-2 years of coaching experience, familiarity with training program platforms and developing training plans
• Strong organizational, communication and leadership skills
• Ability to manage multiple programs and deadlines simultaneously
• Comfortable leading groups and communicating with diverse audiences
• Availability for early mornings, evenings and occasional weekends

Why Work at Fleet Feet

• Be part of a supportive, community-driven team
• Make a real impact in your local running and walking community
• Help people achieve goals and build lifelong habits
• Enjoy opportunities for growth, leadership and connection

Pay: $18.50 - $22.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance

Work Location: Remote