Driving Instructor - CA

Role summary

Driving Instructor - CA is a role at Coastline Automation Inc DBA Coastline Academy in Santa Rosa, California, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-08-20. Salary: USD 18–20 per hour. Experience level: 10+.

Job title

Driving Instructor - CA

Company

Coastline Automation Inc DBA Coastline Academy

Location

Santa Rosa, California, United States

Work arrangement

on-site

Category

Logistics & Warehousing

Salary

USD 18–20 per hour

Experience level

10+

Date posted

2026-08-20

Job description

Description

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Pay: $18.21/hr (Non-Teaching Rate) $20.00/hr (Teaching Rate)

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

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.