Driving Instructor - CA

Coastline Academy; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-provided vehicle

Paid instructor certification training

Job summary

Coastline Academy is hiring a driving instructor in California to educate and advise students on basic driving skills, with access to a company vehicle and a paid certification program through our training team. The role focuses on afternoon and weekend lessons, typically three two-hour sessions per day, and requires obtaining or maintaining state licensing with our support.

You will teach practical driving skills, enforce road rules, and help students build confidence while documenting progress

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for helping people learn.
• Ability to remain calm in a learning environment.
• Strong safety mindset and strong reasoning ability.
• Clear instruction, coaching, and effective communication skills.
• Ability to focus for extended periods of time.
• Must have a valid State Driver’s License in the state of work.
• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Pass a background check, drug screen, and reference check.
• Minimum of 10 years of legal driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach practical skills related to all aspects of driving.
• Provide instruction on the rules of the road.
• Help students develop confidence in their driving skills.
• Maintain control of the vehicle during emergency situations.
• Document and report on students’ progress.
• Maintain timely communication with supervisors and support teams.
• Maintain professionalism with students and fellow team members.
• Attend team meetings for updates and ongoing development.

Skills

Passion for teaching

Calm under pressure

Strong safety mindset

Communication skills

Focus for long periods

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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About Us

Founded in 2017, Coastline Academy is the largest behind-the-wheel driver education company in the United States. Currently in 9 states and growing, we are a people-first, technology-centric company with a focus on transparency and efficiency. We are on a mission to rid the world of car crashes by teaching students to be safe and confident drivers for life.

About This Role

As a driving instructor, you will be responsible for educating and advising students while teaching them the fundamentals of operating a car behind the wheel. You will work in a company-provided vehicle and have the opportunity to obtain a state-required driving instructor certification through a paid training program.

• Use a Coastline car for all lessons, which are recorded with a dashboard camera for safety.
• Handle a demand schedule that is mostly in the afternoons and weekends; a typical day may consist of three two-hour lessons.
• Obtain and maintain state licensing with the support of our training team.

Training Details

• 60 total hours of training: 40 hours of home reading and modules and 20 hours of behind-the-wheel in-car training.
• Shadow three in-car lessons and complete 12 hours of training with a Certified Trainer.

Responsibilities

• Teach practical skills related to all aspects of driving.
• Provide instruction on the rules of the road.
• Help students develop confidence in their driving skills.
• Maintain control of the vehicle during emergency situations.
• Document and report on students’ progress.
• Maintain timely communication with supervisors and support teams.
• Maintain professionalism with students and fellow team members.
• Attend team meetings for updates and ongoing development.

Requirements

• Genuine passion for helping people learn.
• Ability to remain calm in a learning environment.
• Valid State Driver’s License in the state where you wish to work.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Pass a background check, drug screen, and reference check.
• Minimum of 10 years of legal driving experience.
• Strong safety mindset and strong reasoning ability.
• Clear instruction, coaching, and effective communication skills.
• 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, and feel.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. That means that 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.