Driving Instructor

High Performance Driving Instructor (Contract – 1099)

Location: West Texas (Midland / Odessa region – within ~2 hour radius)

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced High Performance Driving Instructor to deliver advanced, behind-the-wheel accident-avoidance training programs in the West Texas region.

This is not a traditional driver’s education role . Our programs operate at and beyond normal road limits, requiring instructors with a deep understanding of vehicle dynamics, traction management, skid recovery, threshold braking, and performance-based control techniques.

Instructors must be capable of safely demonstrating and teaching controlled loss-of-traction scenarios and high-intensity vehicle exercises.

Who This Role Is For

This position is best suited for individuals with substantial experience in one or more of the following:

• Competitive motorsports (road racing, autocross, rally, time attack, etc.)
• EVOC (Emergency Vehicle Operations Course) instruction – law enforcement or military
• Professional performance driving schools
• Advanced vehicle dynamics instruction environments
• Defensive / tactical driving instruction at a professional level

This role requires more than enthusiasm for driving. Applicants must demonstrate a working, applied understanding of weight transfer, slip angle, braking thresholds, and vehicle control at the limits of adhesion.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-performance accident-avoidance training in a controlled environment
• Instruct skid recovery, emergency lane changes, threshold braking, and dynamic maneuvering
• Demonstrate exercises safely and precisely
• Assess student performance and provide corrective coaching
• Maintain safety standards and enforce program protocols
• Setup and breakdown training courses and equipment before and after each training event

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated high-performance driving experience (motorsports, EVOC, tactical, or equivalent)
• Ability to articulate vehicle dynamics concepts clearly and professionally
• Proven ability to remain calm and decisive under pressure
• Strong situational awareness and risk management skills
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record
• Willingness to operate as a 1099 independent contractor

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior instructional or coaching experience in performance environments
• Experience teaching teen or novice drivers
• Background in public safety, military, or structured motorsports programs
• Mechanical understanding of vehicle systems is a plus

Physical & Environmental Requirements

• Ability to stand and remain on your feet for extended periods (6 + hours during event days)
• Significant walking throughout large parking lot or track environments
• Ability to bend, kneel, enter and exit vehicles repeatedly
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions including heat, cold, wind, rain (excluding lightning), and occasional snow
• Must maintain focus and professionalism in physically demanding and fast-paced environments
• Working proficiency with mobile devices and basic web-based applications
• Ability to use scheduling platforms, digital check-in systems (QR codes), and cloud-based scorecards
• Comfortable uploading photos and completing digital reports via mobile device or laptop
• Able to troubleshoot basic technology issues independently

Geographic Requirement

Applicants must reside within approximately a two-hour drive of Midland/Odessa, Texas, and be available for scheduled training events