Driving Instructor

TL Mabuhay Driving Lesson Academy, Inc.; Maramag; On-site; PHP 167,000 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

TL Mabuhay Driving Lesson Academy, Inc. is hiring a Driving Instructor to deliver comprehensive Theoretical Driving Courses (TDC) and Practical Driving Courses (PDC) aligned with LTO guidelines. You will emphasize defensive driving, risk awareness, and road courtesy as part of our mission as a Defensive Driving Advocate.

The role requires valid license, proven instruction experience, and strong English/Visayan communication to guide students safely through theory and on-road sessions.

Qualifications

• Valid Professional Driver's License with clean record and appropriate restriction codes.
• Proven experience as driving instructor or in a structured training/teaching environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication in English and local languages.
• Ability to explain complex traffic rules clearly.
• First Aid/CPR certification is an advantage.
• LTO Accreditation to be shouldered by the company once requirements are submitted.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Theoretical Driving Courses (TDC) and Practical Driving Courses (PDC) per LTO guidelines.
• Instill defensive driving, risk awareness, and road courtesy.
• Monitor student progress, evaluate skills, and provide feedback.
• Maintain training vehicles in safety and readiness.
• Ensure safety during road sessions and adhere to protocols.
• Record attendance, prepare progress reports, and manage documentation for certification.
• Maintain calm, encouraging demeanor for nervous or first-time drivers.
• Prioritize safety of students, pedestrians, and motorists during training.
• Adhere to classroom hours, driving slots, and manage daily rotations.
• Stay updated on traffic laws, LTO memos, and defensive driving methods.

Skills

Excellent communication

Defensive driving

First Aid/CPR

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

• Instill core defensive driving techniques, risk awareness, and proper road courtesy

• Monitor student progress, evaluate driving skills objectively, and provide constructive, patient feedback

• Maintain the cleanliness, safety, and operational readiness of training vehicles (dual-control cars, motorcycles, etc.)

• Ensure 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 when handling nervous or first-time student drivers

• 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)

• Ability 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)