Driving Instructor - CA
About The Position
Coastline Academy is the largest and fastest growing driving school in the country, with a mission to eradicate car crashes by teaching safe and confident drivers for life. We are a people-first and technology-centric company, offering online booking, digital lesson reports, transparent pricing, and modern cars. We are seeking individuals to become part of a team committed to creating safe, confident drivers for life. In this role, you will teach people how to drive in a company-provided car, which is clearly marked and fitted with a second instructor brake. We will pay for your certification and provide the necessary coursework and training. Every lesson is recorded with dashcams for safety. The schedule typically follows student demand, concentrating in afternoons and weekends, with a usual day consisting of three two-hour lessons. Your training includes 60 paid hours, with 40 hours of virtual learning and 20 hours of hands-on driving and practical mentorship, ensuring you are ready before conducting lessons alone.
Requirements
- A genuine passion for helping people learn
- Patience. The ability to stay calm and steady while someone learns something hard
- A strong safety mindset and sound judgment under pressure
- Clear, direct communication and real coaching instinct
- The focus to stay present for hours at a time
- A valid driver's license in the state you want to work in
- 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
Responsibilities
- Teach the practical skills of driving, every aspect, from parking lots to freeway merges
- Coach students on the rules of the road
- Build confidence, not just competence
- Take control of the vehicle when a situation calls for it
- Document and report on each student's progress
- Stay in close, timely communication with your supervisor and support team
- Bring professionalism to every interaction with students and teammates
- Show up for team meetings, updates, and ongoing development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
