Performance Driving Instructor

Spring Mountain Motorsports; Pahrump (NV); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Spring Mountain Motorsports in Nevada is seeking an experienced driving instructor to deliver highly structured high-performance courses to students of varying skill levels. You will present curriculum in classroom settings and guide students through on-track modules, using manual, paddle shifting, and heel-to-toe techniques.

A strong emphasis on customer experience and safety is essential. The position requires 3 years of auto-x or similar performance driving experience, and a DMV background

Qualifications

• 3 years of auto-x, lapping, or other performance driving experience.
• Department of Motor Vehicle background check required (MVR).

Responsibilities

• Present curriculum using pre-designed courses in classroom settings.
• Teach students how to operate manual, paddle shifting, and heel-to-toe downshifting.
• Conduct on-track modules with private lessons or small groups.
• Monitor practice sessions, test drive, and participate in events requiring high-skill driving.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness in workspace.
• Work as a team to accomplish tasks with Coach or Chief Driving Instructor.

Skills

High-speed driving

Coaching from right seat

Manual/Paddle/heel-toe shifting

Public speaking

Customer service

Communication

Test driving experience

Ride and Driver program

Legal work status in US

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Job description

About Spring Mountain

Begin with a diamond in the rough, extend it, shape it, and polish it into one of the finest road courses in the world. Owners John Morris and Brad Rambo wanted a place where family, friends, and colleagues would enjoy time spent both on and off the track. Morris and Rambo purchased the facility in 2004, with a 2.2-mile track and two storage tents situated on 193 acres. Spring Mountain Motor Resort and Country Club is now the longest racetrack in North America and second-longest in the world at over 9-miles across its 933 acres. It is much more than a racetrack, it is the ultimate driver’s paradise, where anyone can enjoy the wonder of motorsports just outside the neon of Las Vegas. Whether guests visit the facility as members or as driving students associated with our OEM sponsored programs, we strive for their customer experience to be second to none.

As Spring Mountain continues to expand, finding employees who believe in our vision is imperative. It is through a dedicated team effort that we have achieved success and continue to grow. It is important that our employees share a passion for excellence and a commitment to our customers. Together, we strive to innovate, excel, and provide unparalleled experiences for our guests, ensuring that Spring Mountain remains at the forefront of the motorsports community.

Job Description

Responsible for teaching a variety of very structured high performance driving courses. Work with students of various skill and experience levels. You will be expected to consistently deliver exceptional customer experiences. Some type of racing, lapping or Auto-X experience is required to be considered to move forward to interview to be an instructor.

Key Responsibilities

• Must be able to present curriculum using various methods in a classroom setting. Courses are pre-designed and with a specific curriculum.
• Capable of teaching students how to effectively use manual, paddle shifting operations, and the heel & toe downshifting process.
• Courses also on-track modules where instructors could be in the car for a private lesson or on the radio with leading a small group of students of similar ability.
• In addition to classes, this position is also responsible for monitoring practice sessions, test driving and participating in events that require high skill level performance driving.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness in your workspace.
• Work as a team to accomplish tasks throughout the workday.
• All other duties as assigned by your Coach or the Chief Driving Instructor

Required Skills & Abilities

• Must be able to drive at high speed and keep control of the vehicle.
• Must be willing to coach from the right seat.
• Must be proficient with manual shift, paddle shift and heel & toe downshifting process.
• Must be comfortable in a public speaking environment, presenting a lesson.
• Must understand and demonstrate a high level of customer service.
• Must be a strong communicator able to demonstrate examples of communicating with a variety of personality types.
• Test driving experience a plus.
• Ride and Driver program experience a plus.
• Must have legal right to work in the U.S. and have reliable transportation.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively alone and with others.
• Ensure a safe working environment and attitude on the part of all employees in areas of responsibility.
• Ensure all services to members, students, and guests are conducted in a highly professional and efficient manner.
• Must be 21 years or older to drive off property and work in the clubhouse.
• Must have the strength and dexterity necessary to perform tasks such as lifting, stooping, bending, walking, kneeling, climbing ladders, prolonged standing and working in adverse and extreme weather conditions as outlined below.

Experience & Education Needed

• 3 years of auto-x, lapping, or other performance driving experience required.
• All applicants are subject to a Department of Motor Vehicle background check.
  • Must have an acceptable MVR as determined by insurance company.

General Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Must be physically able to manage the effects of a few G’s that come with daily performance driving.
• You must be able to wear a helmet and a restraint to help protect the head and neck.
• The worker is subject to indoor environmental conditions about half of the time. The other part is performed outdoors that can be in the heat, coolness, rain/snow, and winds of our desert climate.
• The worker is occasionally subject to races and sports cars. For periods of time there may be fuel and oil smells and noise levels over 110 db.
• The worker is required to have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles and have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, thoroughness of work assigned or to make general observations of facilities or structures.
• Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
• Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and understand its meaning.
• Kneeling: Bending legs at the knee to come to a rest on the knee or knees.
• Lifting: Raising objects of 25 lbs. throughout the days and up to 50 lbs. occasionally from a lower to higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles. Occasional lifting overhead is needed.
• Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
• Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward.
• Standing: Particularly for extended periods of time.
• Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.
• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to others accurately and clearly.
• Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long periods of time.

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. However, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with the position.