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SPEEDVEGAS

Instructor

Las Vegas, NV

$17.50 - $22/hr

... a private race track. The driving experience program integrates classroom education ... Instructors provide one-on-one coaching, both in a classroom setting as well as instructing inside ...

C.R. England

Truck Instructor

Valparaiso, IN

$25/hr

... Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal as a '2021 US Best Managed Company'. Committed to ... Teaching Backing skills and Driving evaluations * CDL Third Party Exams Qualifications: * Class A ...

Zymtronix Catalytic Systems Inc

NY · On-site

$80K - $125K/yr

Instructor- Ambulatory and Production Medicine The Department of Population Medicine and Diagnostic ... The successful candidate will have private or academic practice routine and emergency care ...

Zymtronix Catalytic Systems Inc

$80K - $125K/yr

Instructor- Ambulatory and Production Medicine The Department of Population Medicine and Diagnostic ... The successful candidate will have private or academic practice routine and emergency care ...

O Gara Training & Services LLC

Instructor

Montross, VA · On-site

$55K - $73K/yr

... private security, and individual groups striving to enhance personal survivability. We work with ... Former US military, law enforcement, or civilian driving instructors with knowledge and experience ...

O Gara Training & Services LLC

Instructor

Montross, VA · On-site

$55K - $73K/yr

... private security, and individual groups striving to enhance personal survivability. We work with ... Former US military, law enforcement, or civilian driving instructors with knowledge and experience ...

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How much do private driving instructor jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for private driving instructor in the United States is $21.37, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $21.63 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a private driving instructor?

Private driving instructors are professionals who provide one-on-one driving lessons to individuals seeking to learn how to drive or improve their driving skills. They typically work independently or through driving schools, offering personalized instruction tailored to the student's needs. Private driving instructors help students understand road rules, develop safe driving habits, and prepare for driving tests. They may use their own vehicles or the student's car for lessons and often have flexible scheduling to accommodate clients.

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

To thrive as a Private Driving Instructor, you need a valid driver's license, a clean driving record, and often a recognized driving instructor certification. Familiarity with driving simulators, dual-control vehicles, and scheduling or record-keeping software is typically required. Patience, effective communication, and the ability to calmly manage stressful situations are standout soft skills in this role. These skills and qualifications ensure safe instruction, student confidence, and compliance with regulatory standards.

What are some common challenges private driving instructors face when working with students of varying experience levels?

Private driving instructors often encounter students with diverse backgrounds, learning speeds, and confidence levels. Adapting teaching styles to suit beginners who may be anxious, as well as more experienced learners seeking to fine-tune their skills, can be challenging. Instructors must maintain patience, clear communication, and flexibility while ensuring safety. Additionally, they frequently need to assess and address bad driving habits that students may have picked up, requiring a thoughtful and supportive approach.

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Infographic showing various Private Driving Instructor job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 69% Full Time, 28% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $44,459 per year, or $21.4 per hour.

Instructor

Las Vegas, NV

SPEEDVEGAS
11 - 50 employees
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$17.50 - $22/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 12 days ago

Job description

It’s passionate team members from our Track Staff and Racing Instructors to our Customer Service Representatives and Mechanics that have helped to make Exotics Racing the world's No. 1 driving experience. Whether it's providing one-on-one racing instruction, marketing and promoting the greatest driving experience in the world, or providing our customers with helpful suggestions on booking the right package, we think you'll find working for Exotics Racing challenging, rewarding and honestly, like no other place in the world.

Exotics Racing makes the world's largest fleet of supercars accessible to Las Vegas tourists and locals. We operate 7 days a week, year round. Guests visit us from around the world to drive today's most exciting supercars with professional racing instruction on a private race track. The driving experience program integrates classroom education, familiarization laps and one on one coaching from a racing instructor into a comprehensive, safe and exciting driving experience.

We are currently looking for Racing Instructors to assist our customers through their driving experience. Instructors provide one-on-one coaching, both in a classroom setting as well as instructing inside the racing vehicle.
Duties amp; Responsibilities
- One-on-one coaching and instructing students on the track as passenger
- Classroom briefing
- Discovery lap briefing of track course with guests
- Ride along experiences
- Customer service skills amp; sales experience
- Hand detailing of cars before and after track use
- Showing off your knowledge of track safety and awareness
Requirements
- Racing Instructor experience required
- Drift experience
- Communication skills
- Must be able to work variable shifts including week-ends
- Additional languages are a plus (Spanish, Portuguese, French)
- Mechanical skills
- Willing to travel if needed

Work Environment
May be exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable; may be exposed to hazardous equipment and/or hazardous conditions requiring the need to wear common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hard hats; may require working in very hot or very cold temperatures; may require working under covered structure with roof but no walls; requires working outdoors exposed to all weather conditions.
Requires contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone or otherwise); ability to withstand the heat and body-battering strain of driving at nearly 200 miles per hour (about 322 KmH).

Physical Demands
Performs physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials; using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things; repeating the same physical activities or mental activities over and over, without stopping. The instructor must be able to occasionally lift and/or move 60 pounds (i.e. change a tram unit tire) and be able to work in all elements.
Notice
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Dreamdealers USA, LLC (Exotics Racing) and its subsidiaries is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Exotics Racing complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Priority may be given to current employees or local candidates.

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