Strides in Recovery

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. 

​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.

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

FAQs about being an Assistant Coach

​Do I need to be a serious runner?

​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 group (e.g., enjoy a walk, train for a half marathon, do something in between.) Additional information is provided for each opportunity, so you can find what works best for you.    

​How long is each session?

​A typical session lasts 60 or 90 minutes. 

What is the format for a typical session?

​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. 

How do I know what to talk about?

​That’s covered during training. In short, be yourself.

We can use people with expertise in Public Relations,
Communications, Marketing, Business Development, Fundraising, Community Building, and more.

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. You do NOT need to be a serious runner. You do need to be capable of walking/jogging several miles while being a good listener and engaging in supportive conversation. A typical session lasts 60 or 90 minutes. Training on the importance of exercise and addiction recovery provided.