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How much do motorcycle safety instructor jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for motorcycle safety instructor in the United States is $70,083.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $62,000.00 and $82,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a motorcycle safety instructor?

Motorcycle Safety Instructors are certified professionals who teach individuals how to safely operate motorcycles. They provide classroom instruction on traffic laws, safety gear, and riding strategies, as well as hands-on training on proper riding techniques and maneuvers. These instructors typically work for motorcycle safety programs, often affiliated with state agencies or organizations like the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF). Their primary goal is to help riders develop the skills and knowledge necessary to ride safely and confidently on public roads.

What does a motorcycle safety instructor do?

A motorcycle safety instructor teaches motorcycle riders how to lower their risk of an accident or crash. Sometimes, you teach unlicensed students who are learning to ride. You may also offer instruction to those who have a license but want to increase their safe riding skills. Your duties include providing classroom training and on-the-road instruction. During training, you usually demonstrate safe riding practices and then assist each student as they try the maneuvers themselves. Your responsibilities can include assessing each student’s performance at the end of the instructional period.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a motorcycle safety instructor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Motorcycle Safety Instructor, you need a strong background in motorcycle operation, safety procedures, and typically a certification from a recognized program such as the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF). Familiarity with training motorcycles, safety gear, and curriculum delivery tools is essential, along with maintaining current instructor certification. Excellent communication, patience, and instructional skills help create an effective and safe learning environment for diverse students. These competencies ensure riders receive proper training, reducing accident risks and promoting responsible riding habits.

What are common challenges motorcycle safety instructors face when teaching new riders?

Motorcycle Safety Instructors often encounter students with varying skill levels and confidence, which can make pacing the class and ensuring everyone’s safety a challenge. Managing group dynamics, providing individualized feedback, and maintaining student engagement throughout both classroom and range sessions are crucial parts of the role. Instructors must also stay vigilant about safety protocols and adapt their teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles, which requires patience and strong communication skills.

What is the difference between Motorcycle Safety Instructor vs Motorcycle Repair Technician?

AspectMotorcycle Safety InstructorMotorcycle Repair Technician
Required CertificationsMotorcycle safety certification, teaching credentialsASE certification, technical training
Work EnvironmentClassrooms, riding courses, training facilitiesRepair shops, garages, dealerships
Employer & Industry UsageDriving schools, safety organizationsRepair shops, dealerships, manufacturing
Common Search & Comparison IntentLearning safety skills, teaching rolesTechnical skills, repair work

The Motorcycle Safety Instructor primarily focuses on teaching riders safe riding techniques and safety protocols, often working in training environments. In contrast, the Motorcycle Repair Technician specializes in diagnosing and repairing motorcycle mechanical issues. While both roles involve motorcycles, their skills, certifications, and work environments differ significantly, catering to different industry needs.

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Infographic showing various Motorcycle Safety Instructor job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $70,083 per year, or $33.7 per hour.

Motorcycle Safety RiderCoach / Basic RiderCourse Coaches

Livonia, MI • On-site

Schoolcraft College
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 501 - 1,000 employees

$16 - $34/hr

Full-time

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Job description

Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title
Motorcycle Safety RiderCoach / Basic RiderCourse Coaches
Job Summary
The Detroit Metro Motorcycle Safety Consortium offers comprehensive, hands-on motorcycle safety education and training in a safe and comfortable environment. Our classes are taught by professional, certified coaches who have not only a passion for riding but riding safety. Our primary goal is to improve the safety of motorcyclists on our roads.
Schoolcraft College's Motorcycle Safety Program is currently looking for qualified candidates to join our team of RiderCoaches. Motorcycle Safety RiderCoaches are responsible for student safety and delivering effective coaching during on-cycle instructional periods. Coaches evaluate training and initiate appropriate corrective action, fulfill course and activity reporting, and are lead ambassadors for community outreach. Coaches collaborate, promote, and deliver public information, awareness, and community outreach, providing an exceptional customer service experience to both internal and external customers.
This position delivers and teaches motorcycle safety courses using the approved MSF (Motorcycle Safety Foundation) curricula, following established policies and procedures. Coaches are responsible for providing an active, student-centered learning environment, empowering students to confidently demonstrate course competencies.
Job Duties
  1. Deliver and teach motorcycle safety courses, using the approved Motorcycle Safety Foundation curriculum.
  2. Responsible for student safety and coaching during on-cycle instructional periods.
  3. Evaluate training and initiate appropriate corrective action.
  4. Complete and maintain course and activity reporting.
  5. Lead ambassadors for community outreach.
  6. Collaborate, promote, and deliver public information, awareness, and community outreach, providing an exceptional customer service experience to both internal and external customers.
  7. Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications
  1. High School Diploma, or equivalent.
  2. Must possess and maintain a current, valid motorcycle endorsement.
  3. Maintain a current and valid Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) certification.
  4. Be an active motorcyclist with considerable street-riding experience.
  5. Ability to correctly and safely demonstrate the full range of motorcycle functions as outlined in the course including but not limited to, mounting and dismounting the motorcycle and range ride demonstrations.
  6. Familiarity and experience working with diverse populations.
  7. Ability to stand for prolonged periods.

Preferred Qualifications
  1. Associates / Bachelor degree.
  2. A demonstrable commitment to all aspects of motorcyclist safety and motorcycle safety education.
  3. Previous teaching experience.
  4. Demonstrate an ethical leadership style with a strong commitment to inclusiveness, collaboration, and teamwork across all levels of the consortium.
  5. Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
  6. Flexibility within the working environment.

Physical Requirements
Schoolcraft College is committed to creating an inclusive environment and strongly encourages applications from veterans, individuals with varying gender identities, abilities, and from underrepresented populations. Schoolcraft College is an AA/EEO Employer.
  • Writing Skills: Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
  • Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
  • Communication Skills: Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from prospective and current employees, and groups of managers.
  • Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
  • Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  • Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is often required to reach with hands and arms; walk; sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee may occasionally lift up to 30 lbs., seldom 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
  • Noise Level: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Salary
$16-$34/hour, based on education/experience
Work Hours
Hours vary depending on Course type & format. Classes are held mainly on weekends & week day evenings, and occasionally during week days.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
ACO224P
Open Date
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
A current cover letter and resume will be required for the application process. Failure to upload required documents will result in an incomplete application. Hours may vary.

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