Virtual Coach and Mentor (Brainworx Coach)

Volunteer Centre of Calgary; Canada; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Volunteer Centre of Calgary as a Virtual Coach and Mentor. This role involves supporting young students in Grades 1-6 through virtual fitness and literacy sessions. Volunteers will help build children's confidence and passion for learning, while developing their own leadership and planning skills in a rewarding environment.

Benefits

Improve wellbeing

Build a network

Develop new skills

Make a lasting impact

Qualifications

• Reliable and tech-savvy.
• Skills in leading, organizing, and planning.

Responsibilities

• Encourage children to achieve positive change physically, mentally, and emotionally.
• Help build confidence and motivation within children.
• Create a fun, inclusive, and consistent online learning space.

Skills

Team building

Organizing

Planning

Leadership

Job description

Virtual Coach and Mentor (Brainworx Coach)

1-2 hours/ weekly

October 7, 2025 - May 30, 2026

A S2F Virtual Coach plays a significant role in encouraging children weekly to achieve positive change physically, mentally, and emotionally through fitness and literacy. Coaches help build confidence and motivation within children, while reducing learning gaps and developing a lifelong love of learning.We’re looking for reliable, tech-savvy volunteers to support students in Grades 1–6 through virtual sessions. As a Virtual Volunteer, you’ll help create a fun, inclusive, and consistent online learning space where kids feel seen and supported. Join us in creating real impact—one virtual session at a time!Details:- October to May (fall and winter term only available)- 30-40 minute sessions 2x/week (Tues/Wed/Thurs)- flexible timing, between 3:30-6:30pm EST- 10-12 participants and 2-3 volunteer coaches per group- Sessions include fitness, literacy & mentoring activities, with emphasis on building character strengths- An easy-to-use virtual platform to facilitate programmingIf you are interested, please apply on our volunteer portal: https://timecounts.app/start2finish/applications/da9c982b-5106-4aa8-9650-d8e908fac3b6Please note while this is a virtual opportunity, volunteers must be located in Canada.

Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?

Why volunteer?- Use your talents: Bring your skills in leading, team building, organizing, planning, etc as part of a team, and develop new ones. - Improve wellbeing: A great way to benefit your own mental and physical wellbeing in a fun environment!- Network: Meet other like-minded people from all different walks of life. Work together and learn from each other.- Make a difference: Most importantly, make a lasting impact by supporting young students for a better future.