Full-Time Instructor (North Central)

I-CAR; Hoffman Estates (IL); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401k Match

Performance bonus

Generous paid time off

Job summary

A non-profit organization in the automotive industry is seeking a Full-Time Instructor to deliver training in collision repair processes. The role requires significant experience in automotive welding and the ability to facilitate training in virtual and physical environments. Candidates must have strong presentation skills and stay updated on technical knowledge and training methodologies. A competitive compensation package is offered, including health benefits and performance bonuses.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of related experience in the automotive industry required.
• Prior experience with I-CAR truly desired.
• ASE certification encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Deliver I-CAR training effectively to collision repair professionals.
• Prepare for each class, ensuring materials are ready.
• Promote benefits of I-CAR training to industry segments.

Skills

Experience in automotive welding

Experience in structural repair

Ability to facilitate virtual training

Job description

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Full-Time Instructor (North Central)

About I-CAR:

The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) is a growing, not-for-profit organization, headquartered in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, serving the automotive collision repair industry globally. The organization was established by representatives of the collision repair, automotive, and insurance industries in 1979 and has doubled its revenue over the last six years.

Today, the I-CAR brand is stronger than it has been in 40 years of operation and has gained a worldwide reputation. There is momentum and excitement among its committed workforce, instructors and volunteers to continue to help the organization grow and expand its breadth of reach and scale. I-CAR leadership believes that the future of the organization will be importantly influenced by its continuing innovation and relevance of its products, technical programs and services.

Job Summary: Under the direction of the Lead Associate, the I-CAR Full-Time Instructor is responsible for delivering I-CAR training to individuals in the collision repair inter‑industry in accordance with established training procedures. I-CAR Full-Time Instructors must be technically skilled in the collision repair process, and may deliver training in multiple formats pending skillsets including:

WELDING/HOSD

• Instructor must have experience in the collision repair process including but not limited to automotive welding, MIG Brazing, structural repair, squeeze type resistance spot welding, steel and aluminum dent removal.
• Experience in performing these activities is a plus, with knowledge of how these procedures are performed is desirable.
• Instructor must maintain current I-CAR WTC Certifications as needed.

VIRTUAL

• Facilitate up to 50 students in virtual environment while presenting curriculum, using established tool set and curriculum.
• Must have access to facility or space that is suitable for virtual delivery along with appropriate internet and bandwidth connection that supports a minimum connection speed of 15mbps upload/download for delivery.

Candidates must reside in the following states:

• Indiana
• Ohio
• Wisconsin
• North Dakota
• South Dakota

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary.

Follows proper training protocol to become qualified to deliver training for each product.

Performs I-CAR training courses for collision repair professionals in accordance with I-CAR standards, standard operating procedures and requirements.

Promotes the benefits of I-CAR training to all industry segments, including collision repair businesses, insurance offices, vendors, and career and technical schools and colleges.

Prepares for each class by ordering materials in a timely manner, reviewing I-CAR course content, and including any course updates.

Constantly improves technical knowledge in subject area of courses taught.

Constantly improves presentation skills to better deliver material, avoid distractions, and enhance each individual’s learning experience.

Constantly improves training skills, including the use of questions, effective answers to questions, and group exercises.

Develops or obtains props that are relevant to the material and address hands‑on learning styles.

Conducts I-CAR training effectively by starting on time, managing breaks, and ending on time as appropriate.

Verifies and completes Attendance form and completion results, utilizing the proper system and process.

Administers final grading criteria as determined by course type.

Attendance at various training sessions will be required with appropriate consideration for your personal schedule.

May be asked to attend, pilot classes, or review specific training materials.

Completes processes relating to expense reports and training event administration per established expectations.

May be asked to be observed by a member of the Quality team and work collaboratively with the Lead Associate to improve the quality of the delivery of I-CAR training.

Requirements

• A minimum of five years of related experience in the industry is required.
• Prior involvement with I-CAR is strongly desired, including I-CAR class attendance as a student.
• Platinum Individual status and previous training experience are preferred, but not required.
• ASE certification is encouraged.

Highly competitive compensation package which includes Medical, Dental, and Life, 401k Match, performance bonus, generous paid time off, and voluntary benefits.

EEO Statement:

I-CAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law, where applicable. Those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.