Do you have what it takes?

We get it. No one dreams of being a Driving Instructor when they're a kid.
No one thinks about just how exciting it could be to get in a car with a person (much less a teen) who doesn't have a license.

Until they become a Driving Instructor. And they realize the ability they have to change the lives of the people in their communities for the better.

This isn't a job. This is a career.
We change lives. One lesson at a time.

We also aim to create an environment in which our Instructor feels supported, in which they thrive, in which they are encouraged to share their talents with this amazing team...to not only teach but to learn from one another.

We want you to be your most authentic self as you find your purpose as a member of the Safe Pass team.

Kristen and Max Swinton founded Safe Pass Driving School in 2020 (you know...the year where everything was cancelled, when we honked for birthdays, when toilet paper/Clorox wipes/hand sanitizer became urban legends, and when those of us with glasses switched to contacts).

This wasn't some sort of long-planned, finally realized dream. Like a lot of folks, Max lost their position as a Driving Instructor just as the pandemic started. Rather than surrender their passion, they and Kristen (along with incredibly supportive friends and family) worked to find a way to keep it going.

They started Safe Pass with three goals in mind – put as many safe drivers on the road as possible, help those drivers to pass the road test on the first attempt, and provide exceptional guidance and support to our students and their families throughout what can be a confusing and often stressful process.

We have an incredible team to help us achieve these goals, and to meet the demand our students have for exceptional driver education from people who actually care about their safety rather than simply preparing them to pass a 15-minute driving test, we need you.
 
Each of our students has a story. We aim to hire Instructors who understand that and who approach each of our students as individuals on their own journeys. The Driving Instructor position offers a great opportunity for teachers, bus drivers, recent college grads, coaches, police officers, retirees, or anyone looking to make a real difference in the lives of others.
 
Responsibilities Include: 

• Delivering content and teaching practical skills related to all aspects of vehicle operation and driving
• Providing high levels of customer service and support in person, on the phone, and through written media
• Communicating with students and their families (i.e. set and keep behind the wheel appointments, convey progress and suggestions for further development, etc.)
• Teaching practical skills related to all aspects of vehicle operation and driving
• Documenting and reporting on students’ progress
• Gaining control of the vehicle during emergency situations
• Delivering content and instruction in the classroom, as needed

 
What We Offer:

• Part-time opportunity (up to 20 hours per week) with the potential to move to full-time in the future (with additional benefits, including certain medical benefits)
• Full-time opportunity right away for the right candidate
• All the equipment, training, and development you need to be successful as an Instructor
• Paid 60-hour training* (6-8 weeks)

*Compensation is provided upon successful completion of the State-required training program and obtaining of State-issued Driving Instructor License, starting with the first full week of work.

• Performance-based bonuses
• Paid service days
• A hard-earned reputation based on the service and caring we provide to our students and their families...a reputation that will allow you to grow and succeed right along with us (Check out our Google Reviews!)

 
Our Ideal Candidate Will:

• Be passionately open, inclusive, and embracing of others' stories and experiences
• Have at least late-afternoon, evening, and one weekend day availability
• Have a drive for helping others achieve life-changing independence
• Have a desire to learn
• Have past experience working with teens/youth and/or adult education
• Adapt well to changing environments
• Have a sense of humor and creativity
• Have a desire to improve the community around you
• Enjoy driving (and being driven)
• Remain calm, cool, and collected in stressful situations
• Maintain a patient and supportive attitude
• Have exceptional organizational skills
• Have proficient computer and smart device skills
• Be able to work with with minimal supervision while knowing how to appropriately utilize the consistent support we offer
• Be vaccinated against COVID-19 (as the state of an individual's health allows)

 
Education/Experience:

• Undergraduate degree or combination of high school diploma/GED and previous customer service experience required

 
Requirements:

• A clean driving record, minimum 5 years of licensure, no more than 4 points on driver license, no OVIs or 12-point suspensions within the past 10 years
• No criminal record (must be able to pass an FBI/BCI background check)
• Ability to be licensed as a Driving Instructor by the State of Ohio
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift at least 30 lbs. without assistance

To apply, please send a resume and the names and contact information for three current references to [email protected]. Questions? Contact us through text or phone call at 216.268.9722.

​We're real people...just like you. Let's get to know one another.

Safe Pass Non-Discrimination Statement

Safe Pass is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  It is the policy of Safe Pass not to discriminate (in no particular order) on the basis of race, color, heritage, national origin, family/parental status, pregnancy, genetic information (including family medical history), age, physical or mental disability, sex or gender (including pregnancy, sexual harassment, and other sexual misconduct including acts of sexual violence such as rape, sexual assault, sexual exploitation, and coercion), sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression (including a transgender identity), religion (creed), prior service in the Armed Forces of the United States of America, military or veteran status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, with respect to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, benefits, discipline, lay-off, recall, transfers, and other terms and conditions of employment, provided the individual is qualified to perform the work available.

Accordingly, all employment decisions shall be consistent with the principle of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO).  All promotion decisions shall be consistent with the principle of EEO, and only valid qualifications will be required for promotion.
 
Employees with questions or concerns about any type of discrimination in the workplace are encouraged to bring these issues to the attention of the Safe Pass Owner(s).  Employees can raise concerns and make reports without fear of reprisal.  Anyone found to be engaging in any type of unlawful discrimination will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.