This training is for GSHPA Members only.
Completion of this instructor training allows an adult volunteer to lead girls in archery at any of the four GSHPA properties.
The minimum age for this training is 18 years old. Certification is valid for three years from the date of completion of the course. A minimum of 6 people is needed to run this course with a maximum of 12.
You will need to complete the online portion of the training through USA Archery 2 weeks prior to attending this practical session.
The online training has a separate cost of $45 paid directly to USA Archery when you enroll in the course.
The online training is self-paced and can take between 4-6 hours to complete, depending on your past experience.
Link To USA Archery Online Training: https://www.usarchery.org/coaches/online-course-information/38360
Level 1 Instructors will be well prepared to teach beginner archery programs to people of all ages and abilities. The online session provides facilitators with the necessary tools to maintain a high level of safety both on and off the archery range for camps and beginner archery programs. To successfully complete the requirements for this certification, students must successfully pass the USA Archery Level 1 Instructor Certification online course, including the online exam.
Please email proof of your online course completion or certificate to nlarson@gshpa.org
During your practical training, you will practice and demonstrate the following:
- Setting up an archery range and demonstrating safety procedures
- Outfitting an Archery Class with Equipment
- Teach the Steps of Shooting
- Practice teaching your first archery class
- Utilizing Coaching Techniques
Have a question? Contact the Outdoor Program Manager, Natalie Larson, at memberservices@gshpa.org.