What are the responsibilities and job description for the Motorcycle Safety Instructor position at State of South Carolina?
Job Responsibilities
Job Summary
The Motorcycle Safety Instructor delivers high-quality, MSF-aligned training to new and experienced riders in both classroom (didactic) and on-cycle/range settings. This position supports rider safety and skill development for adult learners, with classes held on Friday evenings and weekend mornings on a military base. The Instructor must be able to access the base, maintain required certifications, and demonstrate strong communication, patience, and professionalism while teaching safe riding techniques, risk management, and defensive riding strategies. The role is physically active, requires sustained periods of walking/standing, and involves working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Job Duties
Instruction & Facilitation
Teach didactic (in-classroom) content, including rider safety principles, traffic strategies, and risk awareness.
Lead on-cycle range exercises, demonstrations, and skill practice aligned with the MSF curriculum and state requirements.
Provide clear demonstrations of riding maneuvers and effective coaching feedback to learners of varying skill levels.
Safety & Compliance
Enforce range safety protocols, PPE standards, and risk mitigation procedures at all times.
Conduct pre-ride inspections and ensure the training environment, equipment, and motorcycles meet safety and operational standards.
Maintain current certification(s) and adhere to Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) and South Carolina program guidelines.
Student Support & Assessment
Assess student performance on knowledge and riding skills; deliver constructive, timely feedback and documentation.
Exhibit patience and professionalism; adapt instruction to diverse learning styles while upholding standards and course outcomes.
Manage class attendance, testing, and pass/fail determinations in accordance with policy.
Administrative & Base Access Requirements
Arrive early to set up classroom/range; secure the site post-class
Complete course records, incident reports (if any), and timely submissions of required documentation.
Comply with military base entry requirements and protocols; maintain eligibility for base access.
Equipment & Environment
Safely move range equipment (cones, signage, stands) and position motorcycles as needed.
Work outdoors in hot, cold, and variable weather; ensure hydration and heat/cold safety practices for self and students.
Uphold a professional demeanor as a safety role model on and off the motorcycle.
Minimum And Additional Requirements
Valid motorcycle license (endorsement) with 1–3 years of recent, active street-riding experience.
Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) RiderCoach Preparation Course (RCP)—successful completion required, or equivalent certification recognized by South Carolina.
Ability and commitment to maintain certification per MSF and South Carolina state guidelines.
Current CPR and First Aid certification from a recognized provider
Additional Comments
The Technical College of the Lowcountry seeks to be the first choice for higher education in South Carolina’s Low Country Region. The college is a public, open door, two-year comprehensive College of higher education. The College is dedicated to serving the diverse educational, workforce development, and personal enrichment needs of the rural counties of Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton, and Jasper. In an atmosphere of shared values, the College encourages creativity, innovation, and resourcefulness among its students, faculty, staff, and administrators. South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
The Technical College of the Lowcountry is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all qualified applicants for admissions or employment without regard to sex, race/color, religion, national origin, age, disability, service in the uniformed services (as defined by state and federal law), veteran status, political affiliation or belief, marital or family status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation, genetic information, genetic identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation.
Job Summary
The Motorcycle Safety Instructor delivers high-quality, MSF-aligned training to new and experienced riders in both classroom (didactic) and on-cycle/range settings. This position supports rider safety and skill development for adult learners, with classes held on Friday evenings and weekend mornings on a military base. The Instructor must be able to access the base, maintain required certifications, and demonstrate strong communication, patience, and professionalism while teaching safe riding techniques, risk management, and defensive riding strategies. The role is physically active, requires sustained periods of walking/standing, and involves working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Job Duties
Instruction & Facilitation
Teach didactic (in-classroom) content, including rider safety principles, traffic strategies, and risk awareness.
Lead on-cycle range exercises, demonstrations, and skill practice aligned with the MSF curriculum and state requirements.
Provide clear demonstrations of riding maneuvers and effective coaching feedback to learners of varying skill levels.
Safety & Compliance
Enforce range safety protocols, PPE standards, and risk mitigation procedures at all times.
Conduct pre-ride inspections and ensure the training environment, equipment, and motorcycles meet safety and operational standards.
Maintain current certification(s) and adhere to Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) and South Carolina program guidelines.
Student Support & Assessment
Assess student performance on knowledge and riding skills; deliver constructive, timely feedback and documentation.
Exhibit patience and professionalism; adapt instruction to diverse learning styles while upholding standards and course outcomes.
Manage class attendance, testing, and pass/fail determinations in accordance with policy.
Administrative & Base Access Requirements
Arrive early to set up classroom/range; secure the site post-class
Complete course records, incident reports (if any), and timely submissions of required documentation.
Comply with military base entry requirements and protocols; maintain eligibility for base access.
Equipment & Environment
Safely move range equipment (cones, signage, stands) and position motorcycles as needed.
Work outdoors in hot, cold, and variable weather; ensure hydration and heat/cold safety practices for self and students.
Uphold a professional demeanor as a safety role model on and off the motorcycle.
Minimum And Additional Requirements
Valid motorcycle license (endorsement) with 1–3 years of recent, active street-riding experience.
Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) RiderCoach Preparation Course (RCP)—successful completion required, or equivalent certification recognized by South Carolina.
Ability and commitment to maintain certification per MSF and South Carolina state guidelines.
Current CPR and First Aid certification from a recognized provider
Additional Comments
The Technical College of the Lowcountry seeks to be the first choice for higher education in South Carolina’s Low Country Region. The college is a public, open door, two-year comprehensive College of higher education. The College is dedicated to serving the diverse educational, workforce development, and personal enrichment needs of the rural counties of Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton, and Jasper. In an atmosphere of shared values, the College encourages creativity, innovation, and resourcefulness among its students, faculty, staff, and administrators. South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
The Technical College of the Lowcountry is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all qualified applicants for admissions or employment without regard to sex, race/color, religion, national origin, age, disability, service in the uniformed services (as defined by state and federal law), veteran status, political affiliation or belief, marital or family status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation, genetic information, genetic identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation.