Driving Instructor - PA
About The Position
Coastline Academy is hiring a Driving Instructor to teach students practical driving skills in a company-provided vehicle. Most students are teenagers learning to drive for the first time, while some are adults preparing for a road test. The instructor helps students become safe, confident drivers and documents their progress after each lesson. All Coastline vehicles are clearly marked, 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 vehicle. Coastline Academy pays for instructor certification and provides coursework and guidance through state licensing requirements. Training totals 40 hours: 20 hours of self-paced virtual learning and 20 hours of in-car shadowing and practical coaching. Instructors do not conduct lessons alone with students until they are ready. 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 the ability to stay calm while someone learns a challenging 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 candidate 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 driving competence.
- Take control of the vehicle when necessary.
- Document and report on each student's progress.
- Communicate promptly and regularly with the supervisor and support team.
- Maintain professionalism in interactions with students and teammates.
- Attend team meetings, updates, and ongoing development.
Benefits
- Paid training and coursework for instructor certification.
- Company-provided vehicle.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
