What are the responsibilities and job description for the Drift Coach (Part-Time, Weekends) position at Texas Drift Academy?
Drift Coach (Part-Time, Weekends) — Texas Drift Academy
Texas Drift Academy teaches people to drift in one day. Students show up having never driven a manual and leave linking corners in full smoke, with a coach in the passenger seat the whole time. We run classes at Real Life Amphitheater in Selma (one hour south of Austin) and at away events in Kansas and Dallas.
We're adding coaches for our fall and winter schedule. You don't need to know how to drift. We teach you, then we train you to coach it. What we can't teach is being good with people, so that's what we're hiring for.
What the job is
You ride in the passenger seat of a drift-built 350Z and coach a beginner through their first day sideways: e-brake initiations on the wet pad in the morning, linking corners on the full course in the afternoon. Groups are small, so you're working closely with each student.
What success looks like
Students leave your car linking corners and saying it was the most fun day they've had all year. They book the next level, bring a friend, or buy a class as a gift. Our best coaches get requested by name.
Responsibilities
- Coach students of all skill levels from the passenger seat, following TDA's curriculum
- Keep students safe: run pre-drive briefings, manage the grid, communicate with coaches and students well.
- Read each student and diagnose issues: some need more commitment on throttle, some need to let go of the wheel
- Keep the energy up all day and give every student a real reason to come back
- Spot the student who's ready for the next level and tell them so
- Help with setup and pack-down on class days
- Travel to away events (Kansas, Dallas) when scheduled; travel is covered
Qualifications
- Good with strangers.
- Comfortable in a car that's sliding, with the ability to stay relaxed and keep talking
- Reliable on weekends, including some Fridays
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record
- Physically able to spend a full day in and around cars in Texas heat
- Any car or motorsport background is a plus, but not required
Nice to have
- Prior instructing or coaching of any kind
- Based in San Antonio, Austin, or Houston
Details
Part-time, event-based. Paid hourly with commissions. Weekend and select Friday classes. Full training provided. You'll learn to drift first, then shadow a lead coach and run ride-alongs before you take students.