Motorcycle Instructor

**Company description**

SafetyNL is a results-based organization dedicated to making our country safer and healthier. We aim to improve safety on our roadways, in our workplaces, and throughout our communities. We strive in our continuing quest for the safety of each and every Newfoundlander and Labradorian.

**Job description**
SafetyNL is a provider of Canada Safety Council's nationally recognized Gearing Up program, which we run annually between the end of April and end of September. Instructors teach students the basic skills to operate a motorcycle as well as well as the defensive riding skills that will keep them safe on the road. Instructors teach both on the course and have the option of teaching private lessons with students who request time one-on-one.

Instructors are expected to be capable of teaching and demonstrating all of the lessons outlined in the Gearing Up program as well as provide individual coaching to students and answering questions arising from lessons or motorcycling in general. They must have the ability to analyze student progress and identify issues or problems needing attention or correction and provide guidance on correcting issues.
The course runs one evening per week and both Saturday and Sunday. Instructors are expected to participate in a minimum of 2 courses per year.

**Qualifications**
- Must have a full motorcycle operator’s licence
- At least 4 years of riding experience
- Own or have ready access to a licenced on-road motorcycle
- Be an active motorcyclist who regularly rides on public streets and highways
- Maintain a good driving record with no convictions under the Criminal Code of Canada
- Complete an approved instructor preparation course, Emergency First Aid, and WHMIS (provided by SafetyNL)

**Job Types**: Part-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 6 months

**Salary**: $19.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Flexible schedule

Schedule:

- Every Weekend

Application question(s):

- Do you own or have ready access to a licenced on-road motorcycle?
- Are you willing to participate in teaching a minimum of two courses per season? (Evening in-class session and 2 days on-bike learning)
- Willing to participate in 60 hours of training? (Spread out between hiring and start of season, includes First Aid, WHIMIS (if needed), in-class material, attending instructor weekend in April for on-bike training)

**Experience**:

- Active riding: 4 years (required)

Work Location: In person