Driving Instructor - PA
About The Position
Coastline Academy is hiring a Driving Instructor in Pennsylvania to teach students practical driving skills and help them become safe, confident drivers. Instructors teach in company-provided vehicles equipped with a second instructor brake and inspected by certified mechanics. Lessons are recorded by dashcams capturing video and audio inside and outside the car. The role primarily serves teenagers learning to drive, as well as adults preparing for road tests. The company provides and pays for instructor certification training. Training consists of 20 hours of self-paced virtual learning and 20 hours of hands-on instruction and mentorship, including shadowing live lessons and coaching with a Certified Trainer. Training also includes state-required documentation and instructor licensing exams. Instructors do not conduct student lessons alone 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 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 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
- Company-provided vehicle for lessons.
- Paid instructor certification training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
