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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)

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. See USA Archery Insurance page for requirements.
  • All Level 1 Instructors who assist in a USA Archery Club are required to obtain a Range Pass.

Contact/Instructor: Contact Steve Shiell, PWSC Archery Advisor, 907-834-1622. Several Instructors are eligible to teach this course.

USA Archery Level 2 Instructor Certification

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.

Instructor/Contact: Steve Shiell USA Archery Level 3 NTS Coach - 907-834-1622

Course Length: 12-16 hours (Dependent on class size)

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.