Driving Instructor - CA
About The Position
Coastline Academy is hiring a Driving Instructor to teach students practical driving skills, road rules, and safe driving habits in a company-provided vehicle. Most students are teenagers learning to drive, while some are adults preparing for a road test. Instructors build students’ confidence and competence and document their progress after each lesson. Vehicles are clearly marked, equipped with a second instructor brake, inspected by certified mechanics, and fitted with dashcams recording video and audio inside and outside the car. The role includes 60 hours of paid training: 40 hours of self-paced virtual learning and 20 hours of hands-on driving and mentorship. The practical component includes shadowing 10 hours of live in-car lessons and receiving 10 hours of direct coaching from a Certified Trainer. 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. Instructors also communicate with their supervisor and support team and participate in team meetings, updates, and ongoing development.
Requirements
- Genuine passion for helping people learn.
- Patience and the ability to remain calm and steady while someone learns a challenging skill.
- Strong safety mindset and sound judgment under pressure.
- Clear, direct communication and coaching instincts.
- Ability to stay 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.
Responsibilities
- Teach practical driving skills, including parking and freeway merging.
- Coach students on the rules of the road.
- Build students’ confidence as well as driving competence.
- Take control of the vehicle when a situation calls for it.
- Document and report on each student’s progress.
- Communicate promptly and closely 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 certification-related coursework.
- Company-provided vehicle for lessons.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
