Driving Instructor

Join Young Drivers of Canada, North America’s largest and most trusted driving school, training new drivers for over 50 years.

If you love helping others learn and succeed, this career is for you.

Driving Instructor – NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY / TRAINING PROVIDED

What You’ll Do:

• Complete Ontario’s #1 Instructor Training Program — a four-week, full-time course that fully prepares you to teach.
• Begin teaching practical, on-road driving lessons once certified.

What We’re Looking For:

• Passion for driving and strong communication skills
• Patience and a desire to help others succeed
• Teaching or coaching experience is an asset, but not required

Why Join Us:

• Training provided at no cost to selected applicants
• Hands-on, rewarding work with room to grow

QUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a resident of Ontario and hold a current Driver’s Licence.
• Minimum of 5 years (at the full “G” level) of driving experience with a clean driving record.
• Must be willing to undergo a criminal background check
• Instructor licenses are obtained through the Young Drivers Instructor Training Course.
• The training program runs for four weeks, Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• There is no cost to applicants who are selected for the program.
• Ability to follow the Young Drivers curriculum.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Friendly, cheerful and outgoing.
• Soft skills required to succeed in this position include empathy, understanding, compassion, patience, etc.

SCHEDULE EXPECTATIONS

• Typically, YD Instructors work five days per week.
• Four days during the week (including evenings)
• 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 & BENEFITS

Competitive pay rates + km allowance

• Possibility of advancement into a Classroom/Virtual Teacher role, Instructor Training Course Trainer, or YD Fleet Trainer.
• Flexible schedule.
• Great support team.
• Use of a tablet for work purposes.
• Instructors are paid based on lessons delivered. Starting wage: $20/hour, with an increase to $22/hour after three months plus health benefits.

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

Please send your resume to maggie.kannon@sm.ymca.ca.

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