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Emerald Coast Driving School; Panama City (FL); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Work from home options

Job summary

A local driving school in Panama City, Florida is seeking a part-time Driving Instructor to provide hands-on instruction in real driving situations. The ideal candidate will have a valid U.S. driver’s license, excellent communication skills, and a calm demeanor when teaching both teens and adults. Responsibilities include conducting driving lessons, ensuring safety, and documenting student progress. This role offers flexible hours with weekend availability required and has the potential to become a full-time position based on performance.

Qualifications

• Valid U.S. driver’s license with no suspensions.
• Clean driving record with no recent violations.
• Must pass background checks.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Comfortable teaching both new and experienced drivers.
• Able to remain calm in stressful situations.
• Willing to complete state certification requirements.

Responsibilities

• Teach behind-the-wheel driving lessons.
• Instruct students in safe driving habits.
• Provide verbal coaching during lessons.
• Communicate professionally with parents/guardians and adult students.
• Complete brief lesson summaries after each session documenting skills practiced, strengths, and areas needing improvement.
• Evaluate and improve driving behavior and decision-making.
• Maintain professionalism and patience in all situations.
• Follow state safety guidelines and company procedures.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Customer service skills

Calmness in stressful situations

Ability to teach both new and experienced drivers

Job description

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Driving Instructor – Part Time (Growth to Full Time)

Emerald Coast Driving School

We are looking for a calm, patient, safety-focused instructor to teach real-world driving skills. This position is not a typical office job — it is hands-on instruction in traffic, neighborhoods, highways, and real driving situations.

Most of our students are brand-new teen drivers learning for the first time. We also work with occasional adult drivers who are completing court-ordered instruction or driver rehabilitation programs in order to reinstate their driving privileges. The right candidate must be able to communicate clearly, stay composed under pressure, and coach both nervous beginners and more resistant or experienced drivers while maintaining a safe environment.

Important Schedule Information: This is NOT a Monday–Friday 9–5 position.

Students are in school during the day, so the majority of lessons occur:

• afternoons
• evenings
• weekends (REQUIRED)

Weekend availability is essential. Applicants who are only available weekdays will not be a fit for this role.

Responsibilities

• Teach behind-the-wheel driving lessons
• Instruct teens and adults in safe driving habits
• Provide clear verbal coaching during lessons
• Communicate professionally with parents/guardians and adult students
• Complete brief lesson summaries after each session documenting skills practiced, strengths, and areas needing improvement
• Evaluate and improve driving behavior and decision-making
• Maintain professionalism and patience in all situations
• Follow state safety guidelines and company procedures

Requirements (Must Meet All)

• Valid U.S. driver’s license with no suspensions, revocations, or lapses in license history
• Clean driving record (no recent violations or at-fault incidents)
• Must pass a criminal background check and driving record review
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Comfortable teaching both new and experienced drivers
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• Willing to complete state certification requirements

Attendance & Reliability

Students schedule lessons in advance and instructors often have full calendars. Missed shifts or last-minute call-outs significantly impact multiple families. We are looking for someone dependable with consistent availability and a demonstrated work history showing reliability and commitment in prior positions.

What We’re Looking For

We are not just hiring a driver — we are hiring a coach and mentor. The ideal instructor can guide a nervous teen, explain progress to a parent, and document each lesson clearly and professionally.

This is a part-time position that can grow into full-time based on performance, referrals, and student success.

Flexible work from home options available.