Weekend Driving Instructor — Paid Certification & In-Car Training

Coastline Academy; Gilroy (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Coastline Academy in Gilroy, CA is seeking experienced Driving Instructors to teach teens and adults in company cars. Instructors guide new drivers through practical skills, safety rules, and confidence-building lessons, with a focus on clear coaching and professional conduct.

You’ll train in their vehicles, with paid certification support and structured mentorship. Most sessions are after-school and on weekends, with ongoing evaluations and a strong safety emphasis.

Qualifications

• Must have a genuine passion for helping people learn.
• Patience to stay calm while someone learns something hard.
• Strong safety mindset and good judgment under pressure.
• Clear, direct communication and real coaching instinct.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Genuine passion

Patience

Safety mindset

Clear communication

Coaching instincts

Focus under long hours

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Coastline Academy in Gilroy, CA is seeking experienced Driving Instructors to teach teens and adults in company cars. Instructors guide new drivers through practical skills, safety rules, and confidence-building lessons, with a focus on clear coaching and professional conduct.

You’ll train in their vehicles, with paid certification support and structured mentorship. Most sessions are after-school and on weekends, with ongoing evaluations and a strong safety emphasis.