In-Car Driving Instructor - Paid Certification & Training

Coastline Academy; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Coastline Academy, the nation’s largest driving school, is hiring a driving instructor. You will teach students in company vehicles, with training and licensing support provided. Schedules focus on afternoons and weekends when students are available, with lessons typically in two-hour blocks.

Candidates should be passionate about teaching, patient, and able to stay calm under pressure. A valid license and five years of driving experience are required.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for helping people learn.
• Calm and steady under challenging learning moments.
• Strong safety mindset and good judgment under pressure.
• Clear, direct communication with real coaching instinct.
• Ability to stay present for hours at a time.
• Valid driver's license for the state of work.
• At least 5 years of licensed driving experience.
• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Teach the practical skills of driving, from parking lots to freeway merges.
• Coach students on the rules of the road.
• Build confidence, not just competence.
• Take control of the vehicle when a situation calls for it.
• Document and report on each student's progress.
• Stay in close, timely communication with your supervisor and support team.
• Bring professionalism to every interaction with students and teammates.
• Show up for team meetings, updates, and ongoing development.

Skills

Patience

Calm under pressure

Clear communication

Coaching instincts

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Coastline Academy, the nation’s largest driving school, is hiring a driving instructor. You will teach students in company vehicles, with training and licensing support provided. Schedules focus on afternoons and weekends when students are available, with lessons typically in two-hour blocks.

Candidates should be passionate about teaching, patient, and able to stay calm under pressure. A valid license and five years of driving experience are required.