Driving Instructor

TL Mabuhay Driving Lesson Academy, Inc.; Kalibo; On-site; PHP 223,000 - 446,000; Full time

Job summary

TL Mabuhay Driving Lesson Academy, Inc. in the Philippines seeks a dedicated Driving Instructor to deliver Theoretical Driving Courses (TDC) and Practical Driving Courses (PDC) in line with LTO guidelines, including essential vehicle restriction codes.

You will promote defensive driving, monitor progress, and maintain documentation for student certification and LTO compliance while ensuring safety and a calm, professional demeanor.

Qualifications

• Must have valid license with appropriate restriction codes matching driving offerings.
• Experience as driving instructor or trainer is preferred.
• Fluent in English and local languages (Tagalog/Visayan) to explain traffic rules clearly.

Responsibilities

• Deliver theoretical driving courses (TDC) and practical driving courses (PDC) per LTO guidelines.
• Promote defensive driving, risk awareness, and road courtesy.
• Monitor learner progress and provide constructive, patient feedback.
• Maintain training vehicles in safe, clean, and road-ready condition; follow safety protocols.
• Accurately record attendance, progress, and documentation for certification and LTO compliance.
• Stay calm, professional, and supportive with nervous or first-time learners.
• Prioritize safety of students and others during all training sessions.
• Adhere to classroom hours and driving slot schedules; manage daily rotations.
• Keep up-to-date with changes in Philippine traffic laws and LTO memoranda.

Skills

Verbal comms

Interpersonal skills

First Aid CPR

Driver's license

Job description

About the role

This is a Driving Instructor position responsible for delivering comprehensive Theoretical Driving Courses (TDC) and Practical Driving Courses (PDC) in line with Land Transportation Office (LTO) guidelines, covering relevant vehicle restriction codes. The role emphasizes defensive driving techniques, risk awareness, and proper road courtesy as part of the academy's mission as a "Defensive Driving Advocate".

Key responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive Theoretical Driving Courses (TDC) and Practical Driving Courses (PDC) covering relevant vehicle restriction codes (Code 1, 2, 3, and 8) in line with LTO guidelines
• Promote defensive driving by instilling core defensive driving techniques, risk awareness, and proper road courtesy
• Monitor student progress, evaluate driving skills objectively, and provide constructive, patient feedback to ensure learners build road confidence
• Maintain the cleanliness, safety, and operational readiness of training vehicles (dual-control cars, motorcycles, etc.), ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols during actual road sessions
• Accurately record attendance, complete progress reports, and manage required documentation for student certification and LTO compliance
• Maintain a calm, encouraging, and professional demeanor, especially when handling nervous or first-time student drivers
• Strictly prioritize the safety of students, pedestrians, and fellow motorists at all times during practical road training
• Adhere strictly to scheduled classroom hours and driving lesson time slots while managing daily student rotations efficiently
• Stay updated with revisions to Philippine traffic laws, LTO memorandum circulars, and modern defensive driving methodologies

About you

• Valid Professional Driver's License with clean driving record and appropriate restriction codes matching the academy's vehicle offerings (manual/automatic cars and motorcycles)
• Proven experience working as a driving instructor or in a structured training/teaching environment (customer service or coaching backgrounds are a strong plus)
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills in English and local languages (Tagalog/Visayan depending on the branch location) to explain complex traffic rules clearly
• First Aid / CPR training certification is a distinct advantage
• LTO Accreditation (to be shouldered by the company once requirements are submitted)