Job Description

Become a professional motorcycle instructor! Pacific Motorcycle Training (PMT) is looking for qualified individuals for a part-time to full-time career in Motorcycle Training!

Pacific Motorcycle Training is seeking individuals that want to work for the California Motorcyclist Safety Program (CMSP) as professional motorcycle Instructors. This position is part-time that can lead to a full-time job. The rate ranges from $28 to 30 per hour, based on the location of the site and the experience of the instructor. The rate will be determined after completion of all of the training required. We assist you in every step to becoming a certified instructor. We have three locations available to teach: South San Francisco, Livermore and Salinas. Instructors typically teach at the site nearest to them, however travel to other sites is occasionally required. Once certified, teaching a minimum of 6 PMT classes per month will be required to meet the organization's needs. To become certified to teach the Motorcycle Training Course (MTC), candidates will need to make a commitment in both time and resources. The process includes:

1. Candidates must complete the application process with us (PMT) and submit for a background check with the State of California that has to be cleared by the California Highway Patrol.

2. Candidates need to complete the Motorcyclist Training Course (MTC) as students and become familiar with the MTC course. Questions regarding this requirement can be directed to one of our candidate managers Chris Meyers or Craig Arnold.

3. Candidates have to observe a live class and complete a written assignment of their observations which can also be completed at the sponsor’s site (PMT).

4. Candidates will need to take an intermediate or advanced level course that is offered by Total Control Training, Inc. (TCTI). This is to help develop riding skills, and make sure that the candidates have a solid understanding of motorcycle related knowledge. Schedule with candidate managers.

5. Candidates will need to read the book “Total Control” second edition which is the underpinnings of the program, and complete a written assignment based on the information in the book. Books available for purchase from PMT

6. Candidates need to complete the Instructor Training Course (seven days of training), which includes work on both classroom and riding portions of the MTC. There is no guarantee of success, the training requires both physical and mental capabilities and demands a great deal of effort! The total cost to each candidate can be up to $950 for all of the training expenses. PMT will reimburse you part of your cost after some classes are taught. This is done as a courtesy to help support you and foster great relationships. The required time investment is a total of 12+ days for all the training classes and assignments. If you are an avid motorcycle rider, want to be more involved in the industry, and would enjoy helping others reach their goal of learning to ride a motorcycle this is a great way to be involved in the motorcycle community. Becoming a professional motorcycle instructor takes a lot of time and effort, but it is very rewarding in multiple ways. You will improve your riding skills and overall motorcycle knowledge, and you will become a true professional. PMT takes great pride and demands specific quality from all of our team members. We do this by sharing our knowledge and expertise with you. You become part of a diverse team with the goal of reducing motorcycle crashes, injuries and fatalities. The PMT/TCTI staff members and trainers have many years of motorcycle experience (our trainers have backgrounds that include motorcycle experience in street, dirt, and track riding/training). We want to help you succeed in your goals to become an instructor and PMT works very closely with all candidates to do their best to provide them with all they need to complete the training program successfully.

Company Description

PMT is one of the leading providers of motorcycle safety training in the state of California. We help people learn the essentials of how to operate a motorcycle or scooter, traffic safety and street strategies needed for riding on two wheels. We are 5 star rated by Yelp and Google and we take pride in making learning fun and helping people meet their two wheel dreams and goals.