Driving Instructor - PA
About The Position
Coastline Academy is hiring a Driving Instructor to teach safe driving skills in company-provided vehicles. Instructors teach mostly teenagers who are new to driving, as well as adults preparing for road tests. Lessons cover practical driving skills and rules of the road, while helping students build confidence and competence. Instructors use their judgment to take control of the vehicle when needed, document student progress, communicate with their supervisor and support team, and participate in team meetings and ongoing development. The role includes 40 hours of paid training: 20 hours of self-paced virtual learning and 20 hours of hands-on driving and practical mentorship, including shadowing live lessons and coaching with a Certified Trainer. The company guides instructors through state licensing requirements, documentation, coursework, and licensing exams. Instructors do not conduct lessons alone with a student until they are ready. Lessons take place in Coastline-provided, clearly marked vehicles equipped with a second instructor brake and inspected by certified mechanics. Lessons are recorded using dashcams that capture video and audio inside and outside the vehicle. Scheduling follows 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 the ability to remain 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 remain focused and present for hours at a time.
- Valid driver’s license in the state where the instructor will 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 promptly with the supervisor and support team.
- Maintain professionalism in interactions with students and teammates.
- Attend team meetings, updates, and ongoing development.
Benefits
- Paid training
- Company-provided vehicle
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
