Full-Time Instructor

I-CAR

35d • Onsite

About The Position

The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) is a growing, not-for-profit organization, headquartered in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, serving the automotive collision repair industry globally. The organization was established by representatives of the collision repair, automotive, and insurance industries in 1979 and has doubled its revenue over the last six years. Today, the I-CAR brand is stronger than it has been in 40 years of operation and has gained a worldwide reputation. There is momentum and excitement among its committed workforce, instructors and volunteers to continue to help the organization grow and expand its breadth of reach and scale. I-CAR leadership believes that the future of the organization will be importantly influenced by its continuing innovation and relevance of its products, technical programs and services. Join I-CAR in driving excellence across the collision repair industry! We’re hiring Full-Time Instructors across the United States to deliver world-class training to professionals in the collision repair inter-industry. This role offers a sign-on bonus and the chance to make a direct impact on safety and skill development in the field. As a Full-Time Instructor, you’ll deliver I-CAR training in hands-on, classroom, and virtual formats. You’ll bring your technical expertise in collision repair to life—teaching topics such as structural repair, MIG brazing, welding, and dent removal. Your work ensures that technicians stay up to date with industry-leading techniques and standards.

Requirements

• Candidates must have experience in the collision repair process, including: Automotive welding, MIG brazing, Structural repair, Steel and aluminum dent removal, Squeeze-type resistance spot welding (STRSW).
• Experience performing these tasks in a professional setting is essential, as you will be teaching other industry professionals how to safely and accurately perform these procedures.
• This role requires extensive travel, typically Monday through Friday with overnight stays. Instructors may travel to different regions based on training needs.
• Candidates must be comfortable with a travel-based schedule and adaptable to different training environments.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in the collision repair industry.
• Welding expertise as outlined above.
• Strong presentation, facilitation, and technical skills.
• Access to a suitable environment and internet connection (15 Mbps+) for virtual delivery.

Nice To Haves

• Prior involvement with I-CAR strongly preferred.
• Platinum Individual status and prior training experience are a plus.
• ASE certification is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Deliver I-CAR courses in accordance with established training protocols and standards.
• Provide instruction across various formats—including hands-on welding and virtual classes.
• Prepare for training sessions by reviewing course content, ordering materials, and ensuring readiness of props and equipment.
• Facilitate engaging learning experiences for up to 50 students in virtual sessions (as applicable).
• Promote I-CAR’s mission and offerings to industry professionals, schools, vendors, and partners.
• Ensure accurate documentation of attendance and grading, following I-CAR procedures.
• Participate in training events, pilot classes, and continuous improvement sessions.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus
• Highly competitive compensation package
• Medical, dental, life, and voluntary insurance options
• 401(k) with company match
• Four weeks of paid time off
• 13 paid company holidays
• Performance bonus opportunities
• Career development and training advancement through I-CAR
• Full travel reimbursement, including mileage reimbursement, lodging and meals (per diem)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed