Driving Coach

At Vision Drive Technology, we're revolutionizing driver education through innovative teaching methods and technology. We're looking for passionate and skilled driving coaches to join our growing team and help students become safe, confident drivers.

Responsibilities

• Provide engaging and effective behind-the-wheel instruction to students of all experience levels.
• Collect and log detailed training data to help improve our curriculum and teaching methods.
• Adhere to all Ohio Department of Public Safety regulations and Vision Drive Technology standards.
• Maintain a safe and supportive learning environment.
• Document student progress and provide constructive feedback throughout the training process.

Requirements

• Valid Ohio Driving Instructor License (or ability to obtain one).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, professionalism, and a passion for teaching.
• Familiarity with Ohio traffic laws and driving best practices.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and attention to detail.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation at $30/hour
• Flexible scheduling
• Professional development opportunities
• A supportive and collaborative work environment
• The opportunity to make a real difference in road safety

Instructor Incentive Program

The Ohio Traffic Safety Office (OTSO) is offering a monetary incentive of $1,500 to any new driving instructor trainee that:

• Obtains an original Class D driving instructor license, pursuant to paragraph (E) of rule 4501-7-05 of the Ohio Administrative Code, between September 26, 2025 – September 30, 2026;
• Holds that license for at least 3 months; and
• Actively trains students during that 3-month period.

This incentive is intended to attract new instructors to the driver education field; only new instructors who meet the aforementioned criteria will be eligible. The instructor will need to fill out an incentive request form on the OTSO website once they have met all criteria. Once approved by OTSO, the instructor will receive the $1,500 incentive in approximately 30 days.

Eligibility Requirements — The Instructor must:

• Have a Class D instructor application approval date of September 26, 2025 through June 20, 2026 (obtainable from the driving enterprise);
• Have held the Class D driving instructor license for at least three months;
• Have actively trained students for three months after the license application approval date;
• Have obtained an OAKS ID on How to Register | OhioPays;
• Complete the webform on the OTSO website: Instructor Incentive Program.

This incentive will be available from January 1, 2026 – June 30, 2026, provided that sufficient funds are available. The Instructor Incentive Program may be terminated by OTSO at any time if funding becomes limited.

Ohio Driving Course Requirements

Prospective coaches should be familiar with the requirements for various driver training programs in Ohio. Please refer to the official Ohio Department of Public Safety resources:

• For foreigners needing driving courses in Ohio: Limited Term Licenses
• For individuals under 21 needing driving courses in Ohio: Under 21 Driver Training

How to Apply

Send your resume and a cover letter to [email protected]. In your cover letter, please include:

• The position you're applying for
• Your availability
• Why you're interested in working with Vision Drive Technology
• Any relevant experience or qualifications

We review all applications and will contact qualified candidates for interviews.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $28.00 - $30.00 per hour

Ability to Commute:

• Columbus, OH 43215 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Columbus, OH 43215: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person