Behind The Wheel Driving Instructor - CO
Company: Coastline Academy
Location: Wheat Ridge
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Full-time, Part-time Description CLICK THE CITY & STATE ABOVE TO
VIEW OUR EXACT LOCATION About Us: Founded in 2017, Coastline
Academy is the largest behind-the-wheel driver education company in
the United States. Currently in 9 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 30 hours of
learning (15 hours of at home reading and modules and 12 hours of
behind-the-wheel in-car in person training, 3 hours of admin task)
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 Requirements 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. Salary Description $18.81-$21
Keywords: Coastline Academy, Commerce City , Behind The Wheel Driving Instructor - CO, Education / Teaching , Wheat Ridge, Colorado
