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 Track Rascals Program is an introductory run, jump and throw program for children that helps them learn how to develop their athletic talents in a supportive environment. As a Track Rascals Coaching Assistant, you will be an important part in helping run fun sessions once a week for children aged 6-8. 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 with younger children
Is currently in an education or physical education program of study
Has high energy
Likes to have fun and mentor youth
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 young children interested in athletics
Teaching and demonstrating run, jump and throw events for athletes
Time commitment:
We ask that volunteers commit to 16 hours of their time across an 8-week period.
Track Rascals sessions run every Tuesday from 5pm-6pm at TCC.
This posting is for the second 8 week session in November 2025.
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!)
