Credentials / USA Weightlifting

USAW Level 1 Coach

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Verified: this record was checked against its official source. Last verified 2026-09-03. 3 sources on file.

At a glance

Credential type
certification
Status
active
Target professional
Weightlifting coaches
Country
US
Official page
https://www.usaweightlifting.org/usaw-level-1-coaches-course
Recertification page
https://www.usaweightlifting.org/usaw-level-1-coaches-course
Categories
Olympic Weightlifting, Strength & Conditioning

Accreditation

No accreditation on record — status unknown. Absence of a claim is recorded honestly rather than guessed.

Eligibility & examination

Eligibility

Minimum age
unknown
Education
None stated — "To take a Level 1 course, all you need is a Coach Membership."
Degree required
no
Experience
None; course is open to beginners through seasoned professionals
CPR/AED
unknown
Other prerequisites
Current USAW Coach Membership ($99/year) required; SafeSport Certification required to be a Level 1 (or higher) coach (completed after the course, free of charge)

No explicit age requirement stated; the audience list mentions "a student 16 or older looking to jump start a career in fitness." Course is 13 hours in person (Sat 8a-5p, Sun 8a-2p) or 9 hours online; course and exam must be purchased together.

Examination

Format
Level 1 Certification Exam taken following completion of the course (format not specified); online course option available
Online exam
unknown
Testing center
unknown
Length
unknown
Questions
unknown
Passing score
unknown
Attempts included
unknown
Retake policy
unknown

Initial certification costs

$525
exam fee
$549
estimated total
$648
estimated total
  • $24 — Level 1 Course (includes all course materials)
  • $99 — Yearly USAW Coach Membership (required)

$24: USAW member price · $99: new members · $549: current USAW members · $648: new USAW members

Renewal & CEU requirements

Renewal requirements not yet researched for this credential.

Pathway

What this credential requires

All of:
  • MembershipCurrent USA Weightlifting Coach Membership

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Sources (3)

Latest verification activity: initial verification → confirmed (2026-09-07) · reverification → confirmed (2026-09-06) · initial verification → confirmed (2026-09-06) · reverification → confirmed (2026-09-03) · initial verification → confirmed (2026-09-02)

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