Remote Volunteer Student-Athlete Mentor — Cougs 4 Kids

Help a young person build confidence, teamwork, education goals, healthy routines, and future readiness through the experience of the Coug student-athlete community.

Cougs 4 Kids is recruiting screened volunteer Student-Athlete Mentors for structured remote mentoring with underserved youth and young people.

Responsibilities:

• Complete background screening, orientation, youth-safeguarding, and mentor training
• Meet virtually with an assigned participant or small group on an agreed schedule
• Support goal setting, education, teamwork, resilience, time management, and help-seeking
• Share appropriate student-athlete experience without promising recruitment, scholarships, admissions, or athletic outcomes
• Use approved communication platforms and maintain clear boundaries
• Avoid training, diet, medical, mental-health, or eligibility advice outside authorization
• Document participation and coordinate with the Mentorship Coordinator
• Escalate safety, boundary, or wellbeing concerns immediately

Qualifications:

• Current or former collegiate student-athlete, coach, athletic staff member, or closely related experience
• At least 18 years old with reliable communication and follow-through
• Patient, encouraging, culturally responsive, and committed to youth safety
• Willingness to complete screening and required training
• Connection to Washington State University is strongly preferred

This is a remote, recurring role available within the United States. Expect approximately 2–4 hours per month for at least six months.

Questions: volunteers@cougs4kids.org

Cougs 4 Kids

107 Spring Street, 2nd Floor

Seattle, WA 98104

(206) 414-8043