Central Ohio Area Class D Driver Training Instructor Columbus, OH

Youth For Christ International; Columbus, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Youth For Christ International in Columbus, OH, seeks a dedicated Driver Education Instructor to deliver the state-approved 24-hour Class D curriculum and 1-on-1 behind-the-wheel training for teens and adults. You will emphasize safe driving, traffic laws, and prepare students for the Ohio BMV exam, while sharing faith-based guidance as appropriate.

The role requires adherence to safety protocols, rigorous background checks, and a commitment to COYFC’s spiritual mission, with interactions guided

Qualifications

• Must be 21+ years old and able to pass FBI/BCI background check.
• Have held a valid driver’s license for 5+ years with a clean record and low points.
• Must pass a state-regulated physical exam.
• Must possess Ohio Class D Driver Training Instructor license.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the state-approved 24-hour Class D curriculum.
• Conduct 1-on-1 behind-the-wheel training (8 hours per teen).
• Maintain absolute vehicle control and safety for all.
• Evaluate student progress and document hours.

Skills

21+ years old

Background check

Clean driving record

Physical exam

Driver training license

Education

Ohio Class D Driver Training Instructor license

Job description

GOAL : To advance the mission of Central Ohio Youth for Christ, including affiliates and subsidiaries, by delivering comprehensive driver education to novice drivers (primarily teenagers ages 15 – 18 and adults 19 & older). This role balances structured classroom lectures with practical, behind-the-wheel instruction to help students develop safe driving habits, master traffic laws, and successfully pass the Ohio BMV driver’s examination.

KEY OBJECTIVES

• Classroom Instruction: Deliver the state-approved 24-hour Class D curriculum covering Ohio traffic laws, defensive driving techniques, and sharing the road safely.
• Behind-the-Wheel Training: Conduct 1-on-1 practical driving lessons (typically 8 hours per student for teens), progressing from quiet neighborhoods to high-traffic streets and expressways.
• Safety Management: Maintain absolute vehicle control at all times using dual-brakes, ensuring the safety of the student, instructor, and public.
• Progress Tracking: Evaluate student performance, document completed hours, and provide constructive feedback to students and parents.
• Mission: Respectfully and openly discuss your faith journey with students who show an interested in learning about the love of Christ

Position Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 21 years old
• Pass an FBI/BCI fingerprint background check
• Have held a valid driver’s license for 5+ years with no history of license suspension, and 2 or fewer points currently active on your Ohio BMV driver abstract.
• Pass a standard state-regulated physical exam signed by a licensed physician.
• Possess or obtain Ohio Class D Driver Training Instructor license.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Experience teaching, coaching, or training teens or young adults, patient, calm, and supportive with students of all skill levels.

SPIRITUAL RESPONSIBILITIES

COYFC and its subsidiaries are a parts of the same faith-based organization and share a faith mission and set of values. All employees are required to consistently apply and live according to the organization’s religious mission and theological beliefs.

Each staff member, regardless of role, is asked to:

• Articulate and uphold COYFC religious beliefs and practices at work and outside of work. Each employee serves to represent the religious message and mission of COYFC (as outlined in the Statement of Faith and Mission) to the broader community.
• Be ready and willing to lead and contribute to distinctly Christian activities such as devotional worship or prayer services.
• Seek God’s guidance and wisdom, through prayer and meditation, for the organization as a whole as well as for specific ministry initiatives
• Regularly pray for and share spiritual content with existing and prospective donors to COYFC.

EEO Statement

Youth For Christ (YFC) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, handicap, marital status, or other unlawful discriminatory characteristics in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

YFC is classified as an Association of Churches and as such our hiring practices reflect that designation. As a religious nonprofit organization, YFC incorporates within each leader role, the requirement to model, teach, share and live the faith. The relationship between YFC’s mission and each of its leaders is its lifeblood and as such does at all times and in all instances reserve the right to make employment decisions based upon a person’s religious beliefs, personal character and lifestyle consistent with our understanding of the Bible or with our overall goals and requirements for Christian ministry.

We seek to create a workplace that is intentional about Kingdom Inspired Diversity. Our commitment to our employees extends to their opportunities for growth, development, promotion, training and compensation.

We will make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with known disabilities, unless doing so would result in an undue hardship to the organization.