Location: Buda, TX (South Austin)
Type: Part-Time
Pay: $20/hour
Please Note: Lessons happen between 12pm-9pm on weekdays and 8am-9pm on weekends
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 wheelWe'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 studentThe 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 areaYou 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 drivingProviding instruction on the rules of the roadHelping students to develop confidence in their driving skillsGaining control of the vehicle during emergency situationsDocumenting and reporting on students' progressMaintaining timely communication with your supervisor and support teamMaintaining professionalism with students and fellow team membersAttending team meetings for updates and ongoing development Qualifications: A genuine passion for helping people learnAbility to remain calm in a learning environmentA valid State Driver's License in the state you wish to work inHigh School Diploma or GED equivalentAbility to pass a background check, drug screen, and reference check Must have 10 years of legal driving experienceA strong safety mindset and strong reasoning abilityAbility to give clear instruction, coach, communicate effectively to othersAbility to focus for extended periods of time Physical Requirements: Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time in a vehicleMust be able to see and hear during all weather conditionsMust be able to bend, stoop, kneel, touch, feelMust 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.