Once students successfully pass a Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3 Certification Online Course, they will be required to register for a Practical Course to complete their certification.

Course information:

USA Archery membership required; NFAA will not satisfy the membership requirement.

Level 1:

The USA Archery Level 1 Instructor Certification course provides graduates the necessary tools to maintain a high level of safety on the archery range for camps and beginner archery programs. To complete the requirements for this certification, students must successfully pass the USA Archery Level 1 Instructor Certification online course and exam and register for and complete the "in-person" USA Archery Level 1 Instructor Practical Course taught by a Certified Instructor Trainer to officially receive a USA Archery Level 1 Instructor certificate of completion.

The USA Archery Level 1 Instructor Certification online course includes information about range safety, range setup, the steps of shooting, equipment and repair, programs and lesson plans. Graduates of the course will be well prepared to teach beginner archery programs to people of all ages and abilities in a variety of disciplines.

Online Course Cost: $40 (plus sales tax as applicable by state)

Practical Course Length: 4.5 - 8 hours (dependent on class size and skill level)

Practical Course Cost: $85.00

Certification Period: Three years from the date of the course completion

PREREQUISITES

• Minimum Age: 16

• BENEFITS

  • 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
  • Access to exclusive video content in the USA Archery Membership Dashboard

Level 2:

The USA Archery Level 2 Instructor Certification online course provides graduates the necessary tools to serve as an instructor for long-term archery programs such as Junior Olympic Archery Development (JOAD), Adult Archery Program and Collegiate Archery Program clubs, and the Explore Archery Program. To successfully complete the requirements for this certification, students must successfully pass the USA Archery Level 2 Instructor Certification online course, including the online exam and in-person practical. A Level 1 Instructor certification is NOT a prerequisite for this course.

This course combines the USA Archery Level 1 Instructor Certification information with an introduction to the National Training System (NTS) Steps of Shooting for recurve and compound, equipment and accessory setup, athlete development, intermediate coaching techniques and events.

Online Course Cost: $50 (plus sales tax as applicable by state)

Practical Course Length: 8 hours

Practical Course Cost: $180.00

Certification Period: Three years from the date of the course completion

PREREQUISITES & CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum Age: 18 (A student who is 17 years old and within 30 days of his or her 18th birthday may take the Level 2 Archery Instructor Certification Course. However, the instructor may not submit the Applicant Data form until the student turns 18 years of age.)
• Membership to USA Archery* or the National Field Archery Association (NFAA)
• U.S. Center for SafeSport Training
• USA Archery Background Screening (Please note: you will not be able to register for the Level 2 course until the screening has been cleared by NCSI. Screenings typically take about 7-10 business days.)
• BENEFITS:

• Eligible to take the Instructor Trainer Certification Course
• 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**
• Access to exclusive video content in the USA Archery Membership Dashboard

Level 3 NTS Coach:

The Level 3 Coach Certification Courses focuses on developing coaches who are capable of utilizing evidence based coaching and teaching methods, understand the finer details and concepts of the National Training System for both Recurve and Compound, and provide organized and effective training programs.

Students in the Level 3 Coach Certification Courses will be introduced to quality coaching, motor learning theory, coaching methods, feedback methods, the National Training System for Compound and Recurve, the mental process, movement analysis, training theory and design, athlete development, coaching philosophy and coach development.

Course Length: Online Course - 6-8 hours, in person practical course - approximately 16 hours (Dependent on class size)

Course Cost: $100 for the Level 3 Online Course plus

Level 3 Practical Course Cost: $375.00

Certification Period: Three years from the date of course completion

PREREQUISITES

Minimum age is 19

Must hold a current Level 2 Instructor certification

OR pass the online USA Archery Level 2 Instructor Certification Course* AND Verify 3 years of documented archery instructor/coaching experience

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Membership to USA Archery* or the National Field Archery Association (NFAA)

USA Archery Background Screening

Center for SafeSport Training

BENEFITS

Eligible to take the Instructor Trainer Certification Online Course.

Qualified to be the lead Instructor for an Explore Archery Program, JOAD Program, Adult Archery Programand/or Collegiate Archery Program**

Eligible for USA Archery insurance**

Access to exclusive video content in the USA Archery Membership Dashboard.

*Instructors or coaches may also test-in to the Level 3 course if they are not a Level 2 USA Archery Instructor if in addition to the prerequisites, at least one of the following must be met:

1.Competed in the Olympics, Paralympics or World Championships

2.Trained in the USA Archery Resident Athlete Program or

3.Current Level 3 or Level 4 Coach

**USA Archery membership required; NFAA membership will not satisfy the membership requirement.

Next Practical Certification Courses:

April 2023

Level 3 Coach- April 28 and April 29, 2023.