Level 2 Practical Course

USA Archery Level 2 Instructor Online Course

Provides graduates the necessary tools to serve as the lead instructor for long-term archery programs such as Junior Olympic Archery Development (JOAD), Adult Archery 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 register for and complete the "in-person" USA Archery Level 2 Instructor practical course.

The USA Archery Level 2 Instructor Certification online course includes the USA Archery Level 1 Instructor online certification course information 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.

In addition to passing the course, instructors must have current U.S. Center for SafeSport training, current USA Archery Background Screen, and a current USA Archery or National Field Archery Association membership.

What a Level 2 Instructor can do for Scouting:

o   Be a Merit Badge Counselor for Archery.

o   Run an Archery range for Scouts BSA, Venturing and Sea Scouts and Cub Scouts.

o   Can teach Archery Range Master training for Cub Scout Archery.

o   Besides what is listed above you can teach Level 1 Archery Instructors

o   Eligible to be a Level 2 Instructor Trainer and teach Level 2 Archery Instructors

Course Information: (cost is $255 )

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

Practical Course Length: 8 hours

Practical Course Cost: $100

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

Course Registration

You may contact USA Archery at [email protected] for additional instructions and we will be happy to help you. 

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 ($70) to USA Archery* or the National Field Archery Association (NFAA)

·         U.S. Center for SafeSport Training (No Cost)

·         USA Archery Background Screening ($35) (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.)

How to Access the Online Course

To access the online course, return or log in to your Personal Account at usarchery.sport80.com. In the far left-hand menu select Access Online Courses. You will be automatically directed to the USA Archery Education Hub where you will complete your online course.