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Driving & Classroom Instructor - TX

Coastline Academy · Austin, TX · 2 wk ago
Management$12–$20/hrInternship

About the role

In a company-provided vehicle, you will educate and advise students while teaching them the fundamentals of operating a car behind the wheel. We'll assist you in obtaining the state-required driving instructor certification through our paid training program. Our training team will guide you through the requirements and provide the coursework to obtain your state license.

All of our lessons are taught in a Coastline Car and recorded with a dashboard camera for the safety of you and your student. The majority of the demand for driving lessons is in the afternoons and weekends as most of our students are on a school schedule. A typical day could consist of three, two-hour lessons.

Training entails

  • 30 hours of learning (15 hours of at-home reading and modules and 12 hours of behind-the-wheel in-car in-person training)
  • In-person behind-the-wheel training in a Coastline car in your local area
  • You will shadow 3 in-car lessons as well as do 3 x 4 hours of training with a Certified Trainer

Responsibilities

  • Teaching practical skills related to all aspects of driving
  • Providing instruction on the rules of the road
  • Helping students to develop confidence in their driving skills
  • Gaining control of the vehicle during emergency situations
  • Documenting and reporting on students' progress
  • Maintaining timely communication with your supervisor and support team
  • Maintaining professionalism with students and fellow team members
  • Attending team meetings for updates and ongoing development

Qualifications

  • A genuine passion for helping people learn
  • The ability to remain calm in a learning environment
  • A valid State Driver's License in the state you wish to work in
  • A High School Diploma or GED equivalent
  • The ability to pass a background check, drug screen, and reference check
  • Must have 10 years of legal driving experience
  • A strong safety mindset and strong reasoning ability
  • The ability to give clear instruction, coach, communicate effectively to others
  • The ability to focus for extended periods of time

Physical Requirements

  • Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time in a vehicle
  • Must be able to see and hear during all weather conditions
  • Must be able to bend, stoop, kneel, touch, feel
  • Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

We support diversity and inclusion and do not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual preference, sexual identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law or local ordinance.

Salary Description

$12-$20 per hour

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