Coastline Academy - Elk Grove, CA
posted 3 days ago
About the position
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. 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.
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
Requirements
- 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
Benefits
- Paid training program to obtain state-required driving instructor certification
- Flexible working hours
- Opportunity to work in a supportive and technology-centric environment
