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SHIFTR

Stick Shift Driving Instructor

Job Description

Stick Shift Driving Instructor & Independent Operator SHIFTR has been the preferred choice for professional quality stick shift lessons, and over the past 8 years we have grown tremendously throughout California. We have fine-tuned our operation, and our goal is to expand our services throughout the United States and we want you to be a part of it! As the face of SHIFTR, you'll be directly responsible for instructing our customers on how to properly drive a manual transmission vehicle. Your success in this role will ensure that we provide our customers with a smooth and fun experience when it comes to learning this skill. You'll Directly instruct (behind the wheel) on the fundamentals of stick shift driving Provide customers an educational experience as you answer all of their questions and provide actionable feedback Work at various training locations throughout the Seattle area that are convenient for you Make efficient decisions to ensure successful appointments and an excellent customer experience You Have At least 5 years of current manual transmission driving experience A valid driver's license A clean MVR & background check Interest in customer service and connecting with people A lot of patience! High attention to detail A strong ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations Self-motivation and team-orientation Calm demeanor under pressure Eagerness and desire to take on new responsibilities Highly effective oral and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills Your own manual transmission vehicle Perks $39.88 - $120.45 per hour of lesson time (including a 5% monthly bonus based on performance) Tips Flexible schedule About Us At SHIFTR our goal is to teach individuals the proper skills and confidence to drive a manual transmission car while making sure they have fun in the process. We started in 2018 and have grown throughout California. We have taken what we learned over the last 8 years, created a unique model to operate all over the United States, and are going to provide similar lessons with similar quality that enabled us to be where we are today. We are looking for an instructor in the Seattle area, and we would like you to be a part of our team! Check us out at www.helloshiftr.com We are hiring immediately, and our goal is to have you onboard by the end of this month. This position is for an independent contractor and you'll receive an IRS Form 1099.
Job Type:
Part-time Pay:
$39.88 - $120.45 per hour Expected hours: 4.0 - 20.0 per week
Benefits:
Flexible schedule Application Question(s): Do you have a clean driving record? If not, what are your traffic violations? Are you willing to undergo a background check? If not, please list your concerns. When would you be available to start? The requirement for this position is you must be available to work at least 3 days out of the week, and you must have flexible availability to work on both weekdays and some weekends. Which days of the week are you available to conduct lessons? How many hours per week are you available to work? Are you 25 years of age or older? We sometimes instruct customers who are under 18 years of age and only have their permit, and various state laws require these customers may only drive with an instructor who is at least 25 years old. This is a part-time position with an estimate of 4-20 hours per week (based on your preferences). Please confirm that you're looking for a part-time role. Our pay range between $39.88 and $120.45 per lesson hour is designed to be generous because we require that you use your own vehicle for conducting lessons. This results in a flexible work schedule for yourself, and allows us to bring you onboard quickly. The requirement for your vehicle is that the model year must not be older than 15 years and it must be in good mechanical and physical condition. What is the year, make and model of the manual transmission car that you'll use for conducting lessons? Is it in good mechanical and physical condition?
Experience:
stick shift driving: 5 years (Required)
License/Certification:
Driver's License (Required) manual transmission car that you can use to conduct lessons (Required)
Work Location:
On the road

Benefits

  • Flexible Work Schedules
  • Dental Insurance

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A Driving Instructor is responsible for teaching students the rules of the road and the safe way to handle an automobile or motorcycle. This may involve both classroom and/or behind the wheel instruction. They are required to remain up to date with their regional and national traffic laws to insure proper curriculum and demonstration. Some inform their students on the process to obtain a valid driver's license in their region or nation.

$60,703 / year median in Washington

+3% projected growth

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