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 Information

Course Length: 8 hours (Dependent on class size)

Course Cost: Varies depending on Instruction

Certification Period: Three years from the date of course completion

Prerequisites

• Minimum Age: 15 (A student who is 14 years old and within 30 days of his or her 15^th birthday may take the Level 1 Archery Instructor Certification course.  However, the instructor may not submit the Applicant Data form until the student turns 15 years of age.)
• Level 1 course is NOT a prerequisite to attend the Level 2 course

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.

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