Working with the other Run Leaders for your group, plan weekly sessions with a predetermined set of goals and objectives (e.g. Hills, Sprints, Trail etc)
Plan a route for the group incorporating the goals of the session
Note any route specific risks that may not be covered by the Generic Club Risk Assessment and communicate clearly in your post
Post goals, route and associated risks on the CRR Information Page ideally at least 24 hours before to the Wednesday that session will be held.
Record attendance of members on Club night via the Mojo Membership System
Lead the group in a warm up exercise
Lead the members at the set pace of the group, and are expected to able to run at the front and back pace of the group comfortably.
Make group aware of any risks that appear on route (e.g. obstructions, roadworks)
Whilst leading adjust route/session where necessary due any unexpected risks or obstructions
Ensure that group stays together through regular mustering and that runners at the back of the group are not left far behind.
Account for all members to ensure that they return back to the finish safely
Lead the group in a cool down/stretching exercise
Encourage and motivate group members who are quicker than the group pace to move up to a faster group
Ensure all relevant documentation is completed in the case of an accident or near misses, where others can learn from the issue, and inform Head Run Leader.
If you post ad hoc running sessions on the Members Discussion page or Official Information page they are open to members and these require the same degree of preparation (objective, route, risk assessment, record attendance) as Club night runs. It is recognised that Run leaders may also lead non CRR runs not posted on these Chester Road Runners pages which may include CRR members. For clarity such runs are not official Chester Road Runners events and not subject to our Insurance or general requirements.
Ensure runners medical details and next of kin are confidential and should only be used for emergency situations
Any Run Leader kit provided by CRR remains the property of CRR.
Maintain a good relationship with all members
Display the following characteristics:
Safety conscious
Inclusive of all members
Approachable
Positive
Motivating
Member-centric (i.e. design sessions for the benefit of the group, not the leader)