For many Skeet shooters, sharing the sport with others is even more rewarding than climbing the ranks of the top shooters. For others, it’s rewarding to share the skills and discipline learned while becoming a champion competitor. Whether you just want to share information and techniques with your shooting companions, teach shooters in a formal setting or club, or make a career of developing future champions, the National Skeet Shooting Association’s Instructor Certification program offers the path to pursue your goal.
Courses can be established anywhere that three or more students can be assembled. Please direct any questions about instructor courses to Ralph Aaron, Chief Instructor, at rpaskeet@yahoo.com or telephone 334-347-8363.
2012 Instructor Certification Class Schedule
Program requirements:
The NSSA Instructor Certification Program has been divided into four distinct levels based on an instructor’s experience and skill level. The minimum requirements for the various levels are:
- Member of NSSA
- 18 years of age
- Currently or previously “C” Class or higher in one gauge
- Attendance and successful completion of training/ seminar
Zone instructors conduct Level One clinics; the chief instructor conducts all Level 2,3,and Master Seminars. The historical data from four previous years indicates that there will be eight to twelve Level One courses each year. Odds are very high that you will have to travel to attend. All levels cost three hundred dollars. If the instructor has to travel the students will pay his expenses. It is my desire that each zone instructor offer a course during the month of June.
LEVEL I
Level I is designed to cater to the novice and beginner shooters. The objective is to train instructors in solid communication skills, safety, and standardized skeet shooting techniques endorsed by the NSSA. You must comply with the above requirements and be C Class or higher (currently or previously) in one gun and must successfully complete a Level I Course.
LEVEL II
Level II is designed to cater to intermediate level shooters (B Class & below). Instructors must have completed Level I training and provided 100 hours of certifiable paid instruction at Level I. Level II instructors will learn to identify, assess, improve shooting methods, reinforce good basics, and advance performance. To obtain Level II, the individual must be A Class or higher (currently or previously) in one gun and must successfully complete a Level II seminar. Level II instructors may be selected as Zone Instructors, based upon the needs of NSSA.
LEVEL III
Level III is designed to cater to advanced shooters (B-A-AA classes). Instructors must have completed Levels I and II training and must have provided 400 hours of certifiable paid instruction as a Level II instructor. Level III instructors will learn to trouble shoot, improve technique, correct target difficulties, and improve shoot off performance. In order to achieve Level III status, you must be AA Class or higher in one gun, currently or previously, and have shot 25,000 registered targets.
LEVEL IV (MASTER)
The Master Level is designed to cater to accomplished shooters (AA-AAA). Master Level instructors are capable of instructing across the entire spectrum of shooters. Master Level instructors must have completed Levels I, II, and III while providing 1100 hours of certifiable instruction, with 600 hours at Level III. Master Level instructors are full-time instructors who can assess, improve and correct problems in all areas of skeet shooting, including attitude and mental aspects. You must be AAA Class in one gun, currently or previously, and have shot 50,000 registered targets to achieve Master Level. You must author two articles that are suitable for publishing in Skeet Shooting Review, and you must organize and conduct a Youth Camp with at least 10 participants.