Virtual Coach and Mentor (Junior Coach Program Volunteer)

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

Job summary

A community volunteer organization is seeking a Virtual Coach and Mentor for their Junior Coach Program in Calgary, Canada. This role involves supporting students in Grades 1-6 through engaging virtual sessions focused on fitness and literacy while building their leadership skills. Ideal candidates should be reliable and tech-savvy, dedicated to creating a positive online learning environment. The commitment is approximately 1 hour each Monday from October to May.

Benefits

Personal development opportunities

Improve wellbeing

Networking opportunities

Make a lasting impact

Qualifications

• Must be located in Canada.
• Ability to support students in Grades 1-6 through virtual sessions.
• Skills in leading and organizing activities.

Responsibilities

• Encourage children to achieve positive change through fitness and literacy.
• Help build confidence and motivation within children.
• Create a fun, inclusive, and consistent online learning space.

Skills

Reliability

Tech-savviness

Leadership

Job description

Virtual Coach and Mentor (Junior Coach Program Volunteer)

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. The Junior Coach Leadership Program is an online after-school program for students in grades 7 and 8. It runs on Mondays after-school for 1 hour and focuses on developing students’ leadership skills, while still incorporating physical activity and literacy. Start times are between 4:30 and 6:30pm EST (4:30pm MST). 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)
• Once a week on Mondays, for 1 hour
• Flexible timing, between 4:30-6:30pm EST
• 8-10 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 programming

If you are interested, please apply on our volunteer portal: https://timecounts.app/start2finish/applications/da9c982b-5106-4aa8-9650-d8e908fac3b6

Please note while this is a virtual opportunity, volunteers must be located in Canada.

Benefits

• 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.