Driving School Instructor - Automobile Club of Southern California

Driving School Instructor

As a Driving Instructor on the AAA Driving School team, you will have an opportunity to make a difference in traffic safety in your local community by educating teens and adults on the fundamentals of safe driving. You will be responsible for teaching safe driving techniques to students of all ages and experience levels, provide a positive learning environment, be patient and have excellent knowledge of state driving laws and regulations.  In this role, you will be provided with:

• $1000 sign on bonus for licensed instructors

• Paid licensing and training

• Company car with paid gas, maintenance, and insurance

• Tuition assistance

• Competitive salary with eligibility to participate in our incentive program

What you’ll do:

• Every day, you will conduct behind-the-wheel training to drivers of all ages and experience levels as prescribed by the AAA Driving School curriculum and training program

• You will utilize our driving school software to record and maintain student progress

• You will have responsibility for evaluating student’s performance and provide additional support as needed

• You will maintain knowledge of safe driving and defensive driving practices and maintain all records required by the state of California

• This position may require you to work in various locations within a (50) mile radius. Company car with paid gas, maintenance, and insurance will be provided.

What You’ll Need:

• To thrive in this role, you should bring experience in driving instruction, teaching, education, or the automotive industry

• You are confident in your ability to interact well with the public and teens specifically

• You have a strong motivation to improve safe driving practices of all drivers

• You are flexible enough to accommodate the availability of our students, which means working weekday schedules starting as late as 12 pm during the school year and teaching on at least one weekend day per week

• You can sit for prolonged periods of time in a vehicle

• You can see and hear during all weather conditions

• You are able to bend, stoop, kneel, touch and reach

• You can lift up to 25lbs

Must Haves:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record

• 3-5 years of driving experience

• •Will be required to obtain Driving School licensing by the state, including to take and pass a physical exam as required by the DMV

• Will be required to pass a background check and drug test

The starting pay range for this position is $20.00 – $22.00 per hour. Additionally, after completion of your first year in the role, you will be eligible to participate in our incentive program based upon your team and individual performance.

Remarkable benefits:
•    Health coverage for medical, dental, vision
•    401(K) saving plan with company match AND Pension
•    Tuition assistance
•    PTO for community volunteer programs
•    Wellness program
•    Employee discounts (membership, insurance, travel, entertainment, services and more!)

Auto Club Enterprises is the largest federation of AAA clubs in the nation. We have 14,000 employees in 21 states helping 17 million members. The strength of our organization is our employees. Bringing together and supporting different cultures, backgrounds, personalities, and strengths creates a team capable of delivering legendary, lifetime service to our members. When we embrace our diversity – we win. All of Us! With our national brand recognition, long-standing reputation since 1902, and constantly growing membership, we are seeking career-minded, service-driven professionals to join our team.

“Through dedicated employees we proudly deliver legendary service and beneficial products that provide members peace of mind and value.”

AAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The Automobile Club of Southern California will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.