Job Information
Coastline Driving Instructor in Gilroy, California
Location: Gilroy, CA
Type: Part-Time or Full-Time
Please Note: Lessons occur from 12pm-9pm on weekdays, and 8am-9pm on weekends
Pay: $22/hour
About Us:
Founded in 2017, Coastline Academy is the largest behind-the-wheel driver education company in the United States. Currently in 7 states and growing, we are a people-first, technology-centric company with a focus on transparency and efficiency. We are on a mission to rid the world of car crashes by teaching students to be safe and confident drivers for life.
About This Role:
In a company-provided vehicle, you will educate and advise students while teaching them the fundamentals of operating a car behind the wheel
We'll assist you in obtaining the state-required driving instructor certification through our paid training program. Our training team will guide you through the requirements and provide the coursework to obtain your state license.
All of our lessons are taught in a Coastline Car and recorded with a dashboard camera for the safety of you and your student
The majority of the demand for driving lessons is in the afternoons and weekends as most of our students are on a school schedule. A typical day could consist of three, two-hour lessons.
What does training entail?
Training will consist of 60 hours of learning (40 hours of at home reading and modules and 20 hours of behind-the-wheel training)
In-person behind-the-wheel training in a Coastline car in your local area
You will shadow 3 in-car lessons as well as do 3 x 4 hours of training with a Certified Trainer
Responsibilities:
Teaching practical skills related to all aspects of driving
Providing instruction on the rules of the road
Helping students to develop confidence in their driving skills
Gaining control of the vehicle during emergency situations
Documenting and reporting on students' progress
Maintaining timely communication with your supervisor and support team
Maintaining professionalism with students and fellow team members
Attending team meetings for updates and ongoing development
Qualifications:
A genuine passion for helping people learn
Ability to remain calm in a learning environment
A valid State Driver's License in the state you wish to work in
High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Ability to pass a background check, drug screen, and reference check
Must have 10 years of legal driving experience
A strong safety mindset and strong reasoning ability
Ability to give clear instruction, coach, communicate effectively to others
Ability to focus for extended periods of time
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time in a vehicle
Must be able to see and hear during all weather conditions
Must be able to bend, stoop, kneel, touch, feel
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. That means that we support diversity and inclusion and do not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual preference, sexual identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law or local ordinance.