4-H looking for instructors
The University of Idaho Extension Office in Soda Springs is announcing training and certification classes for those interesting in becoming Shooting Sports instructors for the program, which will be held September 28 in Soda Springs. In order to qualify for to teach shooting classes through the county with 4-H, applicants will need to:
• Be at least 21 years old (18 for assistant instructors)
• Be screened, trained, and appointed as a current 4-H volunteer through their local County Extension Office.
• Successfully complete instructor discipline training administered/sanctioned through the University of Idaho 4-H Youth Development Office.
• Be trained and certified in any discipline(s) that they are teaching at the county level.
• Participants must attend the entire training and successfully complete all aspects to receive their respective discipline certification.
In order to take the training, application will need to complete all four Youth Development/Risk Management online modules. Print out and bring in the completed certificate to the training.
Venue and Schedule
Rifle instruction training will be held at the Caribou County Fire Station and Range, beginning at 8:00 a.m.
Shotgun instruction training will be held at the Caribou County Extension Office Classroom on 53 E 1st.
8:00 a.m.-12:00 noon Welcome; transition into rifle discipline instruction
12:00-12:30 p.m. Lunch (provided)
12:30-5:00 p.m.
Continue discipline instruction, and practicum. Wrap-up, evaluation, and discipline recognition
Registration fee of $75.00 includes facilities, instructor travel costs, online module costs, light breakfast, lunch, refreshments, and printed materials. Checks can be made payable to Caribou County Extension.
A deadline of Monday, September 23 at 5:00 p.m. for fees and registration is in effect.
Checks can be sent to Caribou County Extension, 53 E 1st S, Soda Springs, ID 83276. The office can be reached at 208-547-3205 for ay questions about the training or
the program.
