An 8-week leadership pathway for students ages 11–13 ready to serve, assist, and grow into future coaches.
What It Is
The Junior Coach Apprenticeship is not a paid staff position and not a regular class. It is a structured, service-based apprenticeship where selected students assist coaches on the floor, support younger students, and begin learning what it means to lead in a gym environment.
What It Is
A Leadership Apprenticeship
Students assist in selected classes under direct coach supervision. They are there to serve, model behavior, and support — not to run things on their own.
What It Is Not
Not a Staff Role
Junior Coaches are not paid employees, are not responsible for class management, and are not substitutes for E5 coaching staff. Every session is supervised.
What It Is Not
Not Automatic Enrollment
Participation requires a completed application. Students accepted for a cycle may reapply when that cycle ends. Acceptance is not guaranteed.
Who It's For
This program is designed for students who already understand E5 culture and want to contribute to it. The right Junior Coach is responsible, focused, kind, and genuinely interested in helping younger athletes grow — not just in earning a title.
Students in this program are expected to model the same standards they help teach: listening on the floor, resetting equipment, staying engaged, and representing Elemental 5 well every time they show up.
Responsibilities
Program Structure
8
Week Cycle
$50
Cycle Fee
If accepted
1×
Class Per Week
One placement per cycle
Pin
End-of-Cycle Token
Earned at completion
Each Junior Coach is assigned one class placement per cycle — one day and time that is their consistent commitment for the full 8 weeks.
Students who complete a cycle in good standing receive a recognition pin and are eligible to reapply for future cycles.
Returning Junior Coaches can reapply at the end of each completed cycle. Acceptance for each cycle is separate.
Available Placements
Applicants may indicate preferred placement times below. Final placement is determined by the coaching staff based on need and fit.
Monday
4:30 PM
Beginner NinFit
Tuesday
4:30 PM
Beginner NinFit
Wednesday
4:30 PM
Beginner NinFit
Thursday
4:30 PM
Beginner NinFit
Friday
9:00 – 10:00 AM
Mini Ninjas
Apply Now
Complete this form for your student. Applications are reviewed by the coaching staff. You will be contacted if your student is accepted for the next available cycle.