Driving Instructor- Palatine, IL

Coastline Academy; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Coastline Academy, the largest behind-the-wheel driver education company in the U.S., seeks instructors to educate students in safe driving techniques. Instructors will use company-provided vehicles and participate in a paid training program to obtain state-required instructor certification. Responsibilities include delivering lessons on driving skills and road rules, documenting student progress, and maintaining communication with supervisors. Ideal candidates possess a valid driver's license, 10 years of driving experience, and a passion for teaching. Join us in our mission to reduce car crashes and promote safe driving habits.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid State Driver’s License in the state of employment.
• Must have a minimum of 10 years of legal driving experience.
• Ability to pass background checks and drug screenings.

Responsibilities

• Teach practical driving skills to students.
• Provide instruction on road rules and safety.
• Document and report on student progress.

Skills

Teaching skills

Calmness under pressure

Clear communication

Strong safety mindset

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

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

About This Role

• In a company‑provided vehicle, you will educate and advise students while teaching them the fundamentals of operating a car behind the wheel.
• We’ll assist you in obtaining the state‑required driving instructor certification through our paid training program. Our training team will guide you through the requirements and provide the coursework to obtain your state license.
• All of our lessons are taught in a Coastline Car and recorded with a dashboard camera for the safety of you and your student.
• The demand for driving lessons is in the afternoons, evenings and weekends as most of our students are on a school schedule. A typical day could consist of three, two‑hour lessons.

What does training entail?

• Training will consist of 48 hours of learning.
• In‑person behind‑the‑wheel training in a Coastline car in your local area.
• Shadowing an entire classroom session for a round of students.

Responsibilities

• Teaching practical skills related to all aspects of driving.
• Providing instruction on the rules of the road.
• Helping students to develop confidence in their driving skills.
• Gaining control of the vehicle during emergency situations.
• Documenting and reporting on students’ progress.
• Maintaining timely communication with your supervisor and support team.
• Maintaining professionalism with students and fellow team members.
• Attending team meetings for updates and ongoing development.

Requirements

Qualifications

• A genuine passion for helping people learn.
• Ability to remain calm in a learning environment.
• A valid State Driver’s License in the state you wish to work in.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Ability to pass a background check, drug screen, and reference check.
• Must have 10 years of legal driving experience.
• A strong safety mindset and strong reasoning ability.
• Ability to give clear instruction, coach, communicate effectively to others.
• 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, 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.