Future Openings Southwest

I-CAR

About The Position

I-CAR is a growing not-for-profit organization serving the automotive collision repair industry globally. Under the direction of the Lead Associate, the I-CAR Instructor delivers training to collision repair professionals in accordance with established training procedures and I-CAR standards. Instructors may teach in multiple formats depending on their skillsets and must maintain current I-CAR WTC certifications as needed. The role focuses on welding and HOSD topics, including automotive welding, MIG brazing, structural repair, squeeze-type resistance spot welding, and steel and aluminum dent removal. This is a travel-intensive role involving frequent overnight travel, typically Monday through Friday within an assigned region, with occasional travel outside the region as business needs require. Candidates must reside in one of the listed states: Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, or Alaska. I-CAR reimburses travel expenses, including mileage, lodging, and a daily meal per diem.

Requirements

At least five years of related industry experience.
Technical skill in the collision repair process, including 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.
Reside in Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, or Alaska.
Comfort with frequent overnight travel and spending significant time on the road, typically Monday through Friday within the assigned region.
Ability to adapt to a variety of training locations and environments.

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 collision repair activities is a plus; knowledge of how these procedures are performed is desirable.

Responsibilities

Follow proper training protocols to become qualified to deliver each product’s training.
Deliver I-CAR training courses to collision repair professionals in accordance with I-CAR standards, standard operating procedures, and requirements.
Promote the benefits of I-CAR training to collision repair businesses, insurance offices, vendors, and career and technical schools and colleges.
Prepare for classes by ordering materials in a timely manner, reviewing course content, and incorporating course updates.
Continuously improve technical knowledge in the subject areas taught.
Improve presentation skills to deliver material effectively, avoid distractions, and enhance the learning experience.
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.
Conduct training effectively, including starting on time, managing breaks, and ending on time as appropriate.
Verify and complete attendance forms and completion results using the proper system and process.
Administer final grading criteria as determined by course type.
Attend required training sessions with appropriate consideration for personal schedules.
Attend pilot classes or review specific training materials when requested.
Complete expense reports and training event administration according to established expectations.
Work with the Lead Associate to improve training delivery quality when observed by a Quality team member.