Riding Academy Coach

Job Title:           Riding Academy Coach

Department:     Riding Academy

Supervisor:       General Manager

Summary Description

The Riding Academy Coach will be responsible for operating an efficient, effective Riding Academy program in compliance with all state regulations, Harley-Davidson and Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) standards as well as providing a welcoming environment for students/customers. The Riding Academy Coach will accomplish these objectives through planning, organizing, training, coordinating, and measuring the activities of the department and students.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Handle all operational aspects and logistics for the classes including the classroom, training range, storage

space, equipment, materials, reservations and scheduling..

• Assist staff in helping the dealership to promote the New Rider Course.
• Coordinate the maintenance/repair/safety checks of the Riding Academy training fleet.
• Complete all required training.
• Coach/assist staff on how to handle inquiries and sell the New Rider Course.
• Market the Riding Academy New Rider Course to potential students, both over the phone and in the dealership.
• Adhere to all governing regulations and ensure proper liability insurance has been obtained.
• Ensure all fleet bikes are correctly registered.
• Track and report program results.
• Enter test scores and incident information into the Student Management System after each class.
• Complete and submit regulatory paperwork.
• Be knowledgeable of needs and considerations of all stakeholder groups.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications & Job Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current valid driver’s license with motorcycle endorsement required.
• Currently ride motorcycles on a frequent and routine basis.
• Minimum of 2 years of motorcycle riding experience required.
• Successful motor vehicle background check and pass a drug screen.
• Passion for the motorcycling lifestyle and riding community.
• Sincere desire to share the joy of riding motorcycles.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to present oneself as well as the company in a professional manner.
• Must have the ability to relate with a broad customer base.
• Interpersonal skills and customer service skills required.
• Approachable, likeable, and enthusiastic personality.
• High energy level needed, while being calm, patient and focused.
• Be self-motivated, detail-oriented, positive, driven and helpful.
• Knowledge of applicable laws/policies/principles/etc.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends, holidays, and evenings required.

Physical Demands

• Requires the use of both hands.
• Frequently required to bend, stoop, crouch, reach, handle tools and lift 50lbs of material.
• Requires standing and/or walking for extended periods of time.
• Requires the ability to balance and push a 500 lb motorcycle.

Working Conditions

• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
• Potential exposure to battery acid, gasoline, chemical cleaning materials or other toxic materials commonly found in a motor vehicle service department.
• Occasionally exposed to exhaust fumes or other airborne particles.
• Frequently works near moving mechanical parts.

In addition to the outlined essential job functions, the employee is required to complete all additional tasks assigned by his/her supervisor, as the supervisor sees fit for the position. Failure to comply will result in immediate discipline at the discretion of dealership management.

I have read and understand the duties, responsibilities and qualifications of this position and acknowledge that I can perform the essential functions of the job with or without an accommodation.

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