At Fleet Feet – Chicago, we believe that running changes everything. For over 25 years, we have curated and created products, programs, and experiences that inspire and empower runners in the Chicagoland area. We believe it’s a privilege to serve and remain committed to delivering unmatched service and support when outfitting customers with the gear they need to be successful in their active endeavors.  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 solve a problem, reach a goal, get inspired, and champion our brand each day. We are in full pursuit to find passionate people to join us on our quest and bring our core values to life.

Joining Fleet Feet – Chicago is joining a team and a community that ignites and promotes running and fitness. We pride ourselves in putting people first and know that what we do each day does not happen anywhere else, for staff or customers. We truly believe that running changes everything.

As a Lead Coach, you will motivate, encourage and provide a safe environment for all training program participants. You will manage your training location’s coaches and work with the Training Programs Manager to coordinate training and events. Lead Coaches are comfortable speaking in front of large groups of people, are friendly and outgoing, and promote positive experiences for all participants. You will be a part of a dynamic group that builds and maintains meaningful relationships with participants, customers, and vendors. Joining the training programs team means joining a community that ignites and supports running and fitness through social experiences.

• Educate participants and coaches on the purpose of every workout
• Facilitate and lead participants during workouts
• Check path/route conditions when safety and resources are questionable
• Communicate weekly with Head Coach on weekly training announcements, inserts, training session details, route and coach assignments
• Delegate tasks for implementing workouts to all pacing and coaching staff
• Collaborate with Training Program Manager and Head Coach to organize participant kick-off
• Assist with participant training plan assignment prior to program start
• Attend bi-weekly Lead Coach communication calls
• Answer participant emails within 24 hours
• Distribute apparel orders to participants, pacers and coaches
• Liaise with Fleet Feet staff to answer participant questions on training gear and essentials
• Coordinate with the Program Manager for all hydration station operational needs

• USATF, RRCA or UESCA certified
• Available to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of the training program
• Outgoing, positive, and supportive
• Collaborative and participant-centric
• Excellent communicator with the ability to listen and adapt
• Communicate professionally with the team, staff, vendors and participants
• Builds and maintains trust by using sound judgment
• Willing to go above and beyond when needed

Perks:

• High energy and fun atmosphere
• Training and advancement opportunities within the Fleet Feet brand
• Community involvement and community service activities
• Training Program and Product Discounts
• Passionate team members

Fleet Feet franchisees operate as independent business owners. If you apply and are hired at a Franchise location, you would be an employee of that Fleet Feet franchisee and not an employee of the Fleet Feet Corporation. We have opportunities within both our franchise locations and our Fleet Feet Corporation.