Future Openings Northwest

I-CAR

About The Position

The I-CAR Full-Time Instructor delivers training to individuals in the collision repair industry under the direction of the Lead Associate and in accordance with established training procedures. Instructors must have technical skills in collision repair and may teach in multiple formats based on their skillsets. For welding/HOSD training, relevant areas include automotive welding, MIG brazing, structural repair, squeeze-type resistance spot welding, and steel and aluminum dent removal. Experience performing these activities is a plus; knowledge of how the procedures are performed is desirable. Instructors must maintain current I-CAR WTC Certifications as needed. This is a travel-intensive position with frequent overnight travel. Instructors typically travel Monday through Friday within their assigned region to deliver training and support I-CAR’s mission. Occasional travel outside the assigned region may be required. Candidates must reside in Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, or Wyoming. I-CAR provides reimbursement for mileage, lodging, and daily meal per diem. The role involves completing qualification and preparation processes for each course; delivering training to collision repair professionals in accordance with I-CAR standards and procedures; promoting I-CAR training across industry segments; continually improving technical, presentation, and training skills; and completing attendance, grading, expense, and training-event administration processes. Instructors may also attend or pilot classes, review training materials, and work with the Lead Associate and Quality team to improve training delivery.

Requirements

At least five years of related industry experience.
Technical skill in the collision repair process.
For welding/HOSD instruction, relevant knowledge may include automotive welding, MIG brazing, structural repair, squeeze-type resistance spot welding, and steel and aluminum dent removal.
Maintain current I-CAR WTC Certifications as needed.
Comfort with significant travel and adapting to a variety of training locations and environments.
Reside in Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, or Wyoming.

Nice To Haves

Prior involvement with I-CAR, including attending I-CAR classes as a student, is strongly desired.
Platinum Individual status is preferred but not required.
Previous training experience is preferred but not required.
ASE certification is encouraged.
Experience performing relevant collision repair procedures is a plus; knowledge of how they are performed is desirable.

Responsibilities

Follow proper training protocols to become qualified to deliver each product’s training.
Deliver I-CAR courses to collision repair professionals in accordance with I-CAR standards, standard operating procedures, and requirements.
Promote I-CAR training to collision repair businesses, insurance offices, vendors, and career and technical schools and colleges.
Prepare for each class by ordering materials in a timely manner, reviewing course content, and incorporating course updates.
Continuously improve technical knowledge in the subjects taught.
Improve presentation skills to deliver material effectively, avoid distractions, and enhance learners’ experiences.
Improve training skills, including asking questions, answering questions effectively, and facilitating group exercises.
Develop or obtain props relevant to course material and hands-on learning styles.
Conduct training effectively, including starting on time, managing breaks, and ending on time as appropriate.
Verify and complete attendance forms and course completion results using the appropriate system and process.
Administer final grading criteria as determined by course type.
Attend required training sessions, with appropriate consideration for personal schedules.
Attend or pilot classes and review specific training materials when requested.
Complete expense reports and training-event administration according to established expectations.
Participate in observation by a Quality team member and collaborate with the Lead Associate to improve training quality when requested.
Travel frequently, including overnight travel, throughout the assigned region and occasionally outside it as business needs require.