Part-time Motorcycle Safety Instructor- CBIZ

About the role

The Motorcycle Safety Instructor provides entry-level motorcycle rider training through a combination of classroom instruction and on-range skill development. The instructor is responsible for fostering student success and ensuring participants develop the foundational knowledge and skills required for motorcycle endorsement. Instruction includes defensive riding strategies, risk management, and the safe operation of a motorcycle in compliance with State Highway Safety and Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on instruction in the safe and professional operation of a motorcycle on a closed-loop training range in accordance with state and national safety standards.
• Provide safety oversight during all range exercises, maintaining a “safety-first” environment and ensuring all students wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Master training requirements, curriculum delivery (e.g., MSF Basic Rider Course), and compliance standards to facilitate effective learning and student certification.
• Manage student groups effectively in a field training (range) environment, ensuring drills are executed in the correct sequence.
• Work with the programmer to coordinate the use of training motorcycles, maintenance, fuel, and range equipment (cones, stencils, and marking tools).
• Absess and record scores for both the written knowledge test and the end-of-course skills evaluation for each participant.
• Observe and mentor students, providing real-time coaching and making recommendations based on individual developmental needs and physical coordination.
• Evaluate operational skills and assess progress during each range session, identifying students who may require additional coaching or “counseling out” for safety reasons.
• Counsel students regarding technical skill deficiencies and adherence to range safety rules and state licensing regulations.
• Utilize adult learning principles to provide constructive feedback, helping students overcome anxieties or physical hurdles in a short-term certificate learning environment.

Requirements

• Must be an active motorcycle rider with 5 years of riding experience and valid Driver’s License Class M (Motorcycle) endorsement and clean driving record.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment and random drug screening.
• Must be an Iowa-licensed, MSF-certified RiderCoach to teach the BRC and BRC II programs or be willing to attend and complete Iowa Motorcycle Safety Instructor Preparation Course.
• Professional attitude, demeanor and presentation.
• Superior communication skills: written and verbal.
• Ability to work within a team and independently.
• Must comply with all safety rules and regulations and make safety the highest priority.
• Possess patience and awareness of cultural diversity.
• Willingness to work with students in a group setting and independently with classroom and practical hands-on skills training.
• Must be willing to do required paperwork, attendance, progress reports, and any necessary documentation as required.
• Basic ability to troubleshoot minor bike issues.
• First Aid Required.

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications:
• Must be an active motorcycle rider with 5 years of riding experience and valid Driver’s License Class M (Motorcycle) endorsement and clean driving record.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment and random drug screening.
• Must be an Iowa-licensed, MSF-certified RiderCoach to teach the BRC and BRC II programs or be willing to attend and complete Iowa Motorcycle Safety Instructor Preparation Course.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• The successful candidate must have a minimum of 5 years of CDL Class A and/or Class B experience.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Valid & Clean driving record and current DOT Medical Card.
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment and random drug screening.

Skills

• Professional attitude, demeanor and presentation.
• Superior communication skills: written and verbal.
• Ability to work within a team and independently.
• Must comply with all safety rules and regulations and make safety a priority.
• Possess patience and awareness of cultural diversity.
• Willingness to work with students in a group setting and independently with classroom and practical hands-on skills training.
• Must be willing to do required paperwork, attendance, progress reports, and any necessary documentation as required.
• Basic ability to troubleshoot minor bike issues.

Benefits

• Flexible Scheduling Options: Weekend Intensive, Weekdays, Evenings.
• Adjunct teaching contracts are subject to cancellation due to low student enrollment.

Pay

Details on pay will be provided upon interview.

Schedule

Details on schedule will be provided upon interview.