Behind-the-Wheel Driving Instructor
Organization: Safe America Foundation
Position Type: Part-Time
Location: Marietta, Georgia
Reports To: Driver Education Program Manager
Position Summary
Safe America Foundation is seeking a patient, dependable, and safety-focused Behind-the-Wheel Driving Instructor to provide practical driving instruction to teenage students.
The instructor will conduct one-on-one driving lessons in an approved driver-training vehicle. This position does not include classroom teaching. The instructor will help students develop the knowledge, confidence, judgment, and practical skills needed to operate a vehicle safely and responsibly.
Responsibilities
- Conduct behind-the-wheel driving lessons according to Safe America Foundation’s approved curriculum and training procedures.
- Teach students how to safely operate and control a vehicle.
- Adjust instruction to each student’s experience, confidence level, and learning needs.
- Clearly explain driving mistakes and provide calm, constructive feedback.
- Evaluate student performance and document progress after each lesson.
- Maintain accurate lesson schedules, attendance records, training logs, and student evaluations.
- Verify that students have the required permits and documentation before beginning a lesson.
- Inspect the training vehicle before and after lessons and report maintenance or safety concerns.
- Ensure students and passengers follow all seat belt and vehicle safety requirements.
- Maintain control of the training environment and intervene when necessary to prevent unsafe actions.
- Communicate professionally with students, parents, guardians, and program staff.
- Report accidents, traffic violations, student concerns, or unusual incidents immediately.
- Maintain student confidentiality and follow all organizational policies.
- Represent Safe America Foundation professionally in the community.
- Participate in required training, meetings, and instructor evaluations.
- Follow all applicable Georgia Department of Driver Services requirements and other state and local regulations.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED.
- Valid driver’s license in good standing.
- Safe driving history and an acceptable motor vehicle record.
- Ability to meet all applicable state requirements for behind-the-wheel driving instructors.
- Ability to pass a criminal background check, motor vehicle record check, and any other required screenings.
- Strong knowledge of traffic laws, defensive-driving practices, and vehicle safety.
- Ability to remain calm and respond appropriately during stressful or potentially dangerous driving situations.
- Strong verbal communication and instructional skills.
- Patience and the ability to work effectively with new, nervous, or inexperienced drivers.
- Dependable, punctual, and organized.
- Ability to maintain accurate student records and complete required documentation.
- Ability to work independently while following an established curriculum and organizational procedures.
- Professional conduct and appropriate boundaries when working with minors.
- Availability to work afternoons, evenings, weekends, or school-break periods as required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience as a driving instructor, driving coach, teacher, trainer, or youth mentor.
- Current or previous driving-instructor certification.
- Experience working with teenagers and young adults.
- Knowledge of Georgia driver-education requirements and licensing procedures.
- CPR and first-aid certification.
Physical and Working Requirements
- Ability to sit in a vehicle for extended periods.
- Ability to enter and exit a training vehicle repeatedly throughout the workday.
- Sufficient vision, hearing, mobility, and reaction time to supervise a student driver safely.
- Ability to operate instructor-side safety controls when the training vehicle is equipped with them.
- Ability to work in varying traffic, weather, and road conditions.
- Ability to maintain focus and situational awareness throughout each lesson.
Professional Expectations
The successful instructor must demonstrate:
- A strong commitment to student and public safety
- Patience and respect for students of different backgrounds and skill levels
- Calm decision-making under pressure
- Clear and constructive communication
- Reliability, integrity, and professionalism
- Support for Safe America Foundation’s mission of improving safety through education and community service
Equal Opportunity Statement
Safe America Foundation is an equal opportunity organization. Employment decisions are made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
