Volunteer Opportunity – Sport Performance Student Volunteer Coach – Capers Strength & Conditioning Program – Sydney, NS

Volunteer Opportunity – Sport Performance Student Volunteer Coach

Capers Strength & Conditioning Program

The Capers Strength & Conditioning team is looking for motivated student volunteers to support the development of our varsity athletes. This is a hands-on opportunity to gain valuable experience in a high-performance training environment.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist Strength & Conditioning staff in leading warm-ups, training sessions, and recovery work
• Support the setup, operation, and takedown of training equipment (racks, weights, timing gates, force plates, etc.)
• Collect and record athlete performance data during testing and monitoring sessions
• Provide encouragement and feedback to athletes in a professional and supportive manner
• Help maintain a safe, organized, and positive training environment
• Attend scheduled team training sessions and contribute to the daily flow of the weight room
• Participate in staff development opportunities and maintain open communication with the coaching staff

Qualifications

• Current CBU student (all programs welcome; Kinesiology preferred)
• Strong interest in strength & conditioning, athletic development, or sport performance
• Reliable, punctual, and motivated to learn in a team environment
• Comfortable working with athletes in a fast-paced training setting
• Basic knowledge of strength training principles is an asset (not required)

What You’ll Gain

Hands-on experience coaching varsity athletes

Exposure to sport science technology (force plates, timing gates, monitoring tools)

Mentorship and professional development from Strength & Conditioning staff

Resume-building experience in high-performance sport

How to Apply

Email aubrey_landry@cbu.ca with your resume and a short note on your background and interest.

Deadline to apply: Sept 21st by 11:59pm