As a certified Community Coach, I am qualified to offer Level 1 and Level 2 Archery Instructor Certification courses to you and/or your organization. These courses are governed by USA Archery and the National Field Archery Association (NFAA) and are suitable for instructors in archery programs such as those found in elementary schools and colleges, 4H, JOAD, or Boy Scouts.
USA Archery Level 1 Instructor Certification

The Level 1 Archery Instructor Certification Course provides graduates the necessary tools to maintain a high level of safety both on and off the archery range and ensures that minimum standards for archery instruction are consistently taught to provide for the safety and enjoyment of the participants, instructors and spectators. Level 1 Instructors are well prepared to teach beginner archery programs to people of all ages and abilities in a variety of both indoor and outdoor settings in the disciplines of target, field or 3-D archery. The Level 1 Instructor will learn about range safety, range setup, the steps of shooting, equipment and repair, programs and lesson plans.
The Level 1 Instructor will learn about range safety, range setup, the steps of shooting, equipment and repair, programs and lesson plans.
Course Length: 8 hours (Dependent on class size)
Course Cost: $250.00
Certification Period: Three years from the date of course completion
Prerequisites: Minimum age is 15*
Benefits:
USA Archery Mobile Coach
Qualified to be the lead Instructor for an Explore Archery Program
Eligible for USA Archery insurance coverage.
All Level 1 Instructors who assist in a USA Archery Club are required to obtain a Range Pass.
* Level 1 course is not a prerequisite to attend the Level 2 course.
The Level 2 Archery Instructor Certification Course includes the Level 1 Archery Instructor Certification Course and provides students with an introduction to the National Training System (NTS) Steps of Shooting for recurve and compound, equipment and accessory setup, athlete development and events as well as qualifies students to teach the Level 1 Archery Instructor Certification Course. Graduates of the Level 2 Archery Instructor Certification Course are well prepared to serve as the lead instructor for long-term archery programs such as Junior Olympic Archery Development (JOAD), Adult Archery Program and Collegiate Archery Program clubs, as well as the Explore Archery Program.
Course Length: 12-16 hours (Dependent on class size)
Course Cost: $250.00
Certification Period: Three years from the date of course completion
Prerequisites:
Minimum age is 18
Membership to USA Archery*, National Field Archery Association (NFAA) or Archery Shooters Association (ASA)
SafeSport Training
Certification Requirements:
Membership to USA Archery*, National Field Archery Association (NFAA) or Archery Shooters Association (ASA)
USA Archery Background Screening
SafeSport Training
Benefits:
Qualified to teach the Level 1 Instructor Certification Course
Eligible to apply for Level 2 Instructor Trainer Certification
Qualified to be the lead Instructor for an Explore Archery Program, JOAD Program, Adult Archery Program and/or Collegiate Archery Program Club**
Eligible to receive USA Archery insurance coverage.
*A Temporary, Recreational, and/or Youth Membership option will not satisfy the membership requirement.
**USA Archery membership required; NFAA and/or ASA membership will not satisfy the membership requirement.
USA Archery Level 2 Instructor Certification
