The Kamloops Track & Field club is a non-profit athletic club. We work with athletes from 3 to 35 years of age but primarily focus on youth athletic development. Coaches train and work with athletes in both track and field events and we hold local indoor and outdoor track meets throughout the year.
Our Junior Development Program is designed to work with youth athletes from age 9-13 on their track and field development. Coaches work closely with athletes on run, jump, and throw events twice a week in this training program.
As a Junior Development (JD) Assistant, you will be an important part in helping us run these sessions alongside our dedicated coaches. To support the program, you will assist with practice set up, take down, working alongside our coaches to improve athletes' development and more!
This is the right role for you if you are someone who:
Loves working youth athletes
Is currently in an education or physical education program of study
Has high energy
Likes to have fun and mentor youth
Has a strong interest in athletic development
A Position Title Volunteer’s main tasks are:
Set up and take down of training stations before and after session
Working alongside athlete coaches to support athlete development
Being a positive role model for youth interested in athletics
Teaching and demonstrating run, jump and throw events for athletes
Time commitment:
3.5 to 4 hours each week from approx. 4:15 pm to 6:15 pm on Monday and Wednesday from November 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026.
Sessions occur twice a week, Mon & Wed 4:30-6:00pm at the TCC Indoor Track. You will be required to set up and take down equipment, which may add up to 30 minutes before and after these sessions start.
Volunteering in this role offers you:
A chance to get involved in an active and vibrant track and field community
Work alongside youth in a teaching and supporting role
Free enrolment of Athletics Canada “Run, Jump, Throw & Wheel” course (This is integral to a career or development path in Canadian sports!)
