How to hire an auto service instructor

How to hire an auto service instructor, step by step

Here's a step-by-step auto service instructor hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an auto service instructor job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new auto service instructor
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

Post an auto service instructor job for free, promote it for a fee

Post free

1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your auto service instructor job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find an auto service instructor for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

   Yes

   No

   An auto service instructor's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, auto service instructors from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list presents auto service instructor salaries for various positions.

   Type of Auto Service Instructor	Description	Hourly rate
   Auto Service Instructor	Career and technical education teachers instruct students in various technical and vocational subjects, such as auto repair, healthcare, and culinary arts. They teach academic and technical content to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to enter an occupation.	$12-27
   Community Service Coordinator	The community service coordinator is someone who works with a community for its betterment. The community service coordinator brings all welfare services to the community and connects people who need welfare to receive benefits... Show more	$14-25
   Instructor	Instructors are responsible for imparting knowledge to students. They are well-versed in different topics related to their area of teaching... Show more	$14-45

   Show more

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Developmental Disabilities
   • Community Integration
   • Food Preparation
   • Training Sessions
   • Safety Standards
   • Instructional Classes
   • Curriculum Development
   • Vocational Training
   • Syllabus
   • Training Materials
   • Competitive Employment
   • Front Desk
   • PowerPoint
   • Direct Supervision

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage day-to-day operations including contract management, accounts payable, receivables, payroll and general administrative assistance.
   • Transport inmates to and from medical and dental appointments, GED testing and community service.
   • Design and update PowerPoint presentations and program templates.
   • Cover the fundamental concepts of chemistry and biology including cell biology, metabolism, microbiology, genetics, evolution and histology.
   • Manage day-to-day operations including contract management, accounts payable, receivables, payroll and general administrative assistance.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your auto service instructor job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. An auto service instructor can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, auto service instructors' average salary in iowa is 49% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level auto service instructors 54% less than senior-level auto service instructors.
   • Certifications. An auto service instructor with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in an auto service instructor's salary.

   Average auto service instructor salary

   $39,003yearly

   $18.75 hourly rate

   ---

   Entry-level auto service instructor salary

   $26,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 20, 2026

4. Writing an auto service instructor job description

   A job description for an auto service instructor role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's an auto service instructor job description:

   Auto service instructor job description example

   Job Descriptions:
   
   Early Youth Employment Services Instructor
   
   Current Opportunities for Forsyth/Gwinnett and Fulton Counties
   
   Would you like to join our award-winning culture and establish a meaningful career in the nonprofit world?
   
   Tommy Nobis Center offers you an opportunity to work for an organization that has been recognized as one of the Best & Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation as well as being recognized by the Atlanta Journal Constitution as a Top Workplace in Atlanta!
   
   Position Summary:
   
   The Early Youth Employment Services (EYES) Instructor provides leadership and direction for developing, scheduling and implementing the education and training services, metric development and program billing for EYES. This role teaches EYES curriculum to high school and middle school students on site and virtually. This role is also responsible for coordinating services with participant schools, referral sources, parent advisory groups and students. The Instructor's hours will be determined by the school(s) assigned.
   
   Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
   
   + Develops program guide, timeline of services, and project plan.
   
   + Responsible for delivery of services for students in the EYES program, from time of referral to exit.
   
   + Teaches pre-vocational skills curriculum (career exploration, job readiness, interview skills, etc.) to high school and GED students.
   
   + Meets with referral sources, schools, and parent advisory groups for planning and implementation of program.
   
   + Completes and carries out curriculum training.
   
   + Develops lesson plans for students
   
   + Schedules class times with identified schools and conducts initial site visits.
   
   + Supervises and teaches classes in schools, at partner locations and at Tommy Nobis Center.
   
   + Maintains effective control and management of classroom.
   
   + With input from Manager, Youth Services , schedules additional Tommy Nobis Center team members to assist with teaching classes and supervision of participants.
   
   + Assists in development of community sites for summer EYES program.
   
   + Develops and completes weekly and monthly status reports for participants.
   
   + Responsible for monthly billing process with referral sources.
   
   + Tracks and collects performance metrics and outcomes
   
   Required Experience:
   
   Qualifications
   
   Education / Experience:
   
   + Bachelor's Degree in special education, rehabilitation, sociology, behavioral sciences or business administration or related field.
   
   + 3 years' experience in vocational rehabilitation or teaching role.
   
   + Experience teaching or delivering career/work readiness to individuals with disabilities.
   
   Other Qualifications or Requirements:
   
   + Mission driven, guided by core values and a pleasure to work with.
   
   + High "customer service orientation and youth- focused."
   
   + Excellent engagement and presentation skills
   
   + Results oriented with ability to meet assigned deadlines.
   
   + Must be highly organized, accurate in completing work assignments.
   
   + Possess creativity, with an ability to effectively engage youth and build rapport
   
   + Strong oral & written communication skills.
   
   + Ability to maintain confidentiality with assigned duties.
   
   + Possesses a working knowledge of Windows environment in Word, Excel & PowerPoint.
   
   + General knowledge of other office equipment such as copiers, scanners, fax machine, etc.
   
   + Must pass a drug screen and background check.
   
   + Eligibility to work in the United States.
   
   Prior Experience Desirable:
   
   + Experience working with transition students
   
   + Experience teaching or delivering instruction in a virtual environment
   
   + Delivery of job readiness skills training
   
   + Developing programmatic marketing materials and PowerPoint presentations
   
   Core Competencies:
   
   Customer Focus
   
   Builds and maintains customer satisfaction with internal and external customers, student and parents.
   
   Attention to Detail
   
   Diligently attends to details and pursues quality in accomplishing tasks.
   
   Teamwork
   
   Promotes cooperation and commitment within a team to achieve goals and deliverables.
   
   Speaking
   
   Conveys ideas and facts orally using language the audience will best understand.
   
   Writing
   
   Conveys ideas and facts in writing using language the reader will best understand.
   
   Special Skills/Abilities:
   
   Written Communication
   
   Strong written skills required to create and prepare professional quality documentation and to effectively communicate with a broad range of individuals.
   
   Analytical
   
   Strong ability to review statistical information in order to create reports, show changes, validate any deficiencies, and to establish improvement goals.
   
   Oral Communication
   
   Ability to communicate and present information informally and formally to candidates for employment, new hires, program participants, employees and other professional groups.
   
   Organizational
   
   Ability to organize data and assigned work tasks for maximum effectiveness.
   
   Equipment
   
   Knowledge of computers.
   
   Declaration:
   
   This job description is not designed to cover or contain comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. They may be subject to change at any time.
   
   Work Environment:
   
   The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. It is the philosophy of Tommy Nobis Center to provide a safe work environment according to Tommy Nobis Center' policies, compliance agencies and other and safety guidelines. Employee required to attend all safety training sessions and drills.
   
   This role will involve driving to participant schools and working in a variety of academic environments. Time in the office is in a typical office work environment.
   
   Tommy Nobis Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Drugs Don't Work worksite and a participant in e-Verify.
   
   Keyword: Instructor,PT Teacher,Fill-In,Disabilities,Special Ed,vocational,CRC,disabled,retired,AARP,Tommy Nobis,vocational,GVRA,VR,vocational training,teacher,nonprofit,non-profit,Goodwill,summer job
   
   From: Tommy Nobis Center

   Copy this example

   

5. Post your job

   To find auto service instructors for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any auto service instructors they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level auto service instructors with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your auto service instructor job on Zippia to find and recruit auto service instructor candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as k12jobspot, learn4good, serious teachers, teachingjobs.com.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with auto service instructor candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new auto service instructor

   Once you've selected the best auto service instructor candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new auto service instructor first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

   Sign up to download full list

   Sign up

How much does it cost to hire an auto service instructor?