Driving Instructor in Training-CA
About The Position
Coastline Academy is hiring a Driving Instructor in Training to teach students practical driving skills and help them become safe, confident drivers. Instructors teach from the passenger seat of a company-provided vehicle equipped with a second instructor brake and inspected by certified mechanics. Lessons are recorded by dashcams that capture video and audio inside and outside the car. The company pays for certification and provides coursework and guidance through state driving instructor licensing requirements. Training consists of 60 paid hours: 40 hours of self-paced virtual learning and 20 hours of hands-on driving and practical mentorship. The hands-on portion includes shadowing 10 hours of live lessons and completing 10 hours of direct coaching with a Certified Trainer. Trainees do not conduct lessons alone with a student until they are ready. Work schedules follow student demand, which is concentrated in afternoons and weekends. A typical day consists of three two-hour lessons.
Requirements
- Genuine passion for helping people learn.
- Patience and ability to stay calm and steady while someone learns a difficult skill.
- Strong safety mindset and sound judgment under pressure.
- Clear, direct communication and coaching ability.
- Ability to stay focused and present for hours at a time.
- Valid driver's license in the state where the applicant wants to work.
- At least 5 years of licensed driving experience.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Ability to pass a background check, drug screen, and reference check.
- Ability to sit for prolonged periods in a vehicle.
- Ability to see and hear clearly in all weather conditions.
- Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, touch, and feel.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
Responsibilities
- Teach practical driving skills, from parking lots to freeway merges.
- Coach students on the rules of the road.
- Build students' confidence as well as their driving competence.
- Take control of the vehicle when a situation calls for it.
- Document and report each student's progress.
- Communicate closely and promptly with the supervisor and support team.
- Maintain professionalism in interactions with students and teammates.
- Attend team meetings, updates, and ongoing development.
Benefits
- Paid certification and coursework.
- 60 hours of paid training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
