Behind the Wheel Instructor - CA
Company: Coastline Academy
Location: Pleasanton
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 60 hours of
learning (40 hours of at home reading and modules and 20 hours of
behind-the-wheel in-car in person 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 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 $16.90-$23.00
Keywords: Coastline Academy, San Mateo , Behind the Wheel Instructor - CA, Education / Teaching , Pleasanton, California
