Training and certification for archers who want to start coaching.
Interested in Coaching?
We believe in growing our coaching team from within. Our Junior Olympic Archery Development (JOAD) archers are already participating in a leadership and skills program to prepare them for future coaching roles, and they are given first consideration when positions open. Coaching roles are only offered to active Arrow Dynamic Archery Club Members who complete our training and certification pathway.
Archery Coaching Pathway at Arrow Dynamic Archery
1. Join the club and get active
Sign up for a membership.
Participate regularly in club practices, events, and programs such as our Junior Olympic Archery Development (JOAD) program or Adult program to build your archery skills and club involvement.
2. Club leadership and mentoring
Participate in Arrow Dynamic club leadership training sessions designed for JOAD archers interested in coaching roles.
Receive mentoring from experienced coaches to develop your coaching style and program leadership skills.
Learn people skills that ensure a high standard of communication, safety, and enjoyment for every participant on the range — engaging, motivating, and adapting to archers of all ages and abilities.
JOAD archers actively engaged in this pathway receive priority consideration for coaching positions at Arrow Dynamic Archery.
3. Start with USA Archery Level 1 certification
Minimum age: 15.
Complete the USA Archery Level 1 Instructor online course and pass the exam.
Attend an in-person practical course covering range safety, shooting steps, equipment, and beginner-level coaching skills.
Obtain USA Archery membership and complete SafeSport training. (Background screening is not required by USA Archery until 18 years of age.)
This certification prepares you to safely coach beginner archery programs.
Coach Kevin on the line with our young archers — most of our coaching team starts right here.
4. Progress to USA Archery Level 2 certification
Minimum age: 18.
Complete the Level 2 Instructor online course and exam — Level 1 content plus advanced coaching techniques, recurve and compound coaching, athlete development, and event management.
Complete the in-person Level 2 practical course.
Maintain all membership and training requirements.
This certification qualifies you to lead long-term archery programs like JOAD and adult clubs.
5. Advanced coaching certifications (optional)
Pursue higher-level certifications such as USA Archery Level 3 or Level 4 Coach Certification for competition and elite athlete development.
Engage in continuous education, workshops, and practical coaching experience.
6. Coaching positions
When coaching roles open at Arrow Dynamic Archery, an active member or a current JOAD archer who has completed the ADA pathway is selected to fill the position.
New coaches integrate into the coaching team with ongoing support and development opportunities.
Questions about certification?
Tell us where you are in the process and we will point you at the right course.
