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Driving Instructor

Young Drivers of Canada - Orillia, ON

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YOUNG DRIVERS - Driving Instructor Orillia

When you become a YOUNG DRIVERS employee, you are joining the largest and most reputable driving organization in North America. Young Drivers of Canada has been training new drivers for over 50 years.

Driving Instructor - NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY / TRAINING PROVIDED

Young Drivers of Canada is looking to hire Driving Instructors. If you are the type of person that loves to help others by teaching new skills and love to watch others succeed this job is for you.

POSITION

Driving Instructors must have a love for driving, and the ability to communicate effectively. Teaching or previous coaching experience is an asset.

The Instructor Training Course provides all the knowledge and resources to ensure that new Instructors are in the best position to succeed on the job.

This position starts with teaching practical on-road driving lessons.

If you're looking for a career with the opportunity to advance, this job is for you.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must be a resident of Ontario and hold a current Driver's Licence. You own a vehicle 5 years old or less. If the vehicle is older but in good condition both inside and out, YD will examine the vehicle to determine if it's acceptable. Minimum of 5 years of driving experience with a clean driving record. No criminal record. Instructor's license - This is acquired through the Young Drivers Instructor Training Course. Training Course is 4 Weeks in duration (Monday to Friday) from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. There is no cost to the applicants that are selected. Course value of $2500 - $3000.

REQUIREMENTS

Must have own vehicle that is approved by YD. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work independently. Ability to follow the Young Drivers curriculum. Friendly, positive and outgoing. The ability to be comfortable with students. Soft skills required to be successful in this position include empathy, understanding, compassion, patience, etc.

SCHEDULE EXPECTATIONS

Mandatory participation in the instructor training course. Monday-Friday for 4 weeks from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. Typically, YD Instructors work 5 days per week. 4 days during the week 2 - 3 days would have to be the afternoon shift, 1 day on weekends. Since many of our clients are High School students, our Driving Instructors need to be available to work afternoons & evenings until 9:00 pm on weekdays and one weekend day (your choice).

YOUNG DRIVERS INSTRUCTORS COMPENSATION

Competitive pay rates hourly + km allowance. Advancement into a Classroom/Virtual Teacher role, Instructor Training Course Trainer, YF Fleet Trainer. Flexible schedule. Great support team. Use of a tablet for work purposes.
Instructors are paid based on lessons delivered. There is the possibility of greater earnings if the Instructor is willing to pick up extra lessons when needed.

Your passion and love of driving will provide you with great personal satisfaction and future career advancement opportunities.

We look forward to reviewing your resume and thank you for your interest in Young Drivers of Canada.

Job Types:

Full-time, Permanent

Pay:

From $45,000.00 per year

Application question(s):

Do you have a valid Class G Licence? How many years of Driving experience do you have? Do you have a vehicle no more than five years old that you can use for teaching? Are you available for an unpaid (YD pays for the course) month of training beginning January 20th, 2025?

Work Location:

In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00-$50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Flexible schedule
Flexible language requirement:

French not required
Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Evening shift Every Weekend Monday to Friday Morning shift
Ability to commute/relocate:

Orillia, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Do you have a vehicle no more than five years old that you can use for teaching? Do you have a valid Ontario Driver's License and have been at the "G" level for at least 5 years? Are you available for a month of training (YD pays for the course). Full days, Monday to Friday.8:30 to 4:30
Experience:

Driving: 5 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Class G Licence (required)
Work Location: In person