Job Description

AMA

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Always wanted to own your business but not sure where to start? How about with a trusted partner\xe2\x80\x94one with nearly a century of experience serving Albertans. When you become a Contracted Driving Instructor for AMA Driver Education, you\xe2\x80\x99ll enjoy the freedom of being your own boss, with the safety net of working with the largest driving school in the province.

As an AMA Driving Instructor, you\xe2\x80\x99ll mitigate the risks of starting a small business while enjoying the rewards of teaching Albertans to drive\xe2\x80\x94giving them the keys to independence, mobility and freedom. We\xe2\x80\x99ll provide you with best-in-class instructor training, along with the flexibility to set your own schedule. You\xe2\x80\x99ll wake up every day with a smile, knowing you\xe2\x80\x99re making your community safer for everyone. Because you won\xe2\x80\x99t just teach students to pass a test; you\xe2\x80\x99ll set them up to be skilled, confident drivers for life.

PERKS OF BEING THE BOSS

• Flexibility to make your own hours and find the work-life balance you\xe2\x80\x99ve been craving.
• The autonomy and freedom of operating your own small business, backed by the brand and support of AMA.
• Competitive hourly rate with the potential to earn up to $70,000 a year.
• Compensation for student pick-up and drop-off.
• An attractive bonus-pay incentive program.
• A meaningful career with the job satisfaction of turning novice students into independent and safe drivers.

SUPPORT FOR YOUR INVESTMENT

• Work with a driving school that gets 10,000+ student enrollments every year.
• Access to a free, comprehensive training program that gives you the skills to be a licensed Driving Instructor. (Note: a portion of the AMA training requires travel to Edmonton or Calgary.)
• Support and guidance from AMA Registries in setting up your small business.
• Learning workshops twice a year to ensure you\xe2\x80\x99re always at the top of your game.
• Ongoing mentorship and coaching from our industry experts.

WHAT YOU\xe2\x80\x99LL DO

• Start training as early as today to be up and running\xe2\x80\x94fully licensed\xe2\x80\x94in just three months (or less).
• Report to the Chief Instructor/Senior Instructor (think of AMA almost like a board member or investor in your small business).
• Provide quality vehicle instruction to students, following AMA\xe2\x80\x99s instruction requirements and customer service standards.
• Provide constructive feedback on student drivers\xe2\x80\x99 abilities, helping them develop the confidence and skills necessary to become a licensed, safe driver for life.
• Be responsible for student scheduling and submission of daily paperwork.
• Follow Alberta Transportation guidelines and policies for driving instructors.
• Be available evenings and weekends, as student needs require.

GETTING STARTED

• You have your Provincial Vehicle Instructor Licence from Alberta Transportation. (Don\xe2\x80\x99t worry, training will be provided to suitable candidates that don\xe2\x80\x99t have this certification.)
• You own a vehicle that\xe2\x80\x99s no more than six years old.
• You\xe2\x80\x99ll update your vehicle with the required brakes, mirrors, removable roof sign, and door magnets. The latter two are provided for free by AMA, while the brakes and mirrors cost $456.78 (including tax). Should you decide to end your contract, we\xe2\x80\x99ll buy them back!
• You\xe2\x80\x99re able to obtain the required insurance coverage for driving instructors.
• You have a clean driver\xe2\x80\x99s abstract.

OUR IDEAL PARTNER

• You\xe2\x80\x99re positive, upbeat and love being around people \xe2\x80\x94 but when it comes to driving, you\xe2\x80\x99re serious about staying safe and a stickler for following the rules of the road.
• You take pride in your driving behaviour and seek to be a model of excellence\xe2\x80\x94even when no one is watching.
• You remain calm in stressful situations. Developing confident new drivers takes patience.
• You have excellent verbal communication skills and a professional appearance.
• You want a career where no two days are alike, and you\xe2\x80\x99re always meeting new people.
• You\xe2\x80\x99re passionate about customer experience.
• You\xe2\x80\x99re a natural teacher who enjoys answering questions\xe2\x80\x94even ones you\xe2\x80\x99ve heard a few times in a day.
• You understand that every student is unique, so you always look for the best ways to share information in the most effective way.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Alberta Motor Association