Riding Academy Coach

Job Description

Job Description

Bring your passion for riding and teach the next generation of Harley-Davidson riders by becoming a Harley-Davidson® Riding Academy Coach.

General Description:

Provide motorcycle safety training for participants.

Position Highlights:

• Follow specifically designed training format
• Train participants on risk awareness and acceptance while driving a motorcycle.
• Teach participants about motorcycle controls, riding gear and basic riding skills.
• Give opportunity to participants to ride a motorcycle using different skills, i.e. riding on straight line, weaving, large circles, sharp turns, swerving, etc.
• Teach people street strategies, etc.
• Administer motorcycle safety tests to all participants and handle graduation ceremony.
• Provide excellent customer service
• Greet customers immediately, in a courteous and friendly manner.

All Riding Academy Coaches must have the ability to:

• Follow directions
• Ask questions when in doubt.
• Treat all employees and customers fairly, courteously, and with respect.
• Be prompt and available for flexible scheduling.
• Be honest and fair in all business dealings.

Qualifications and Job Requirements:

• Must be available to work flexible, non-consistent hours.
• Must be organized
• This position requires the ability to take direction, follow directions and give effective directions
• Must be dedicated to the training and follow through to completion of projects.
• Effective time management skills are crucial in this position.
• Must maintain a professional appearance
• Must possess a driver license with a motorcycle endorsement and a good driving record.
• Must be certified as a Motorcycle Safety Coach/Trainer by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and other information accurately.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions:

• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
• Require the use of both hands.
• Indoor & outdoor working environment
• Must be able to work in and outdoors, in varying extreme weather conditions, both hot and cold, in all elements
• Require the ability to push and balance 600 to 900 lb. motorcycles.
• Occasionally required to bend, stoop, crouch, and reach.
• Occasionally requires the ability to lift 40 lb. of material.
• Frequently works near moving mechanical parts.
• Is potentially exposed to battery acid, gasoline, chemical cleaning
• materials or other toxic materials commonly found in a motor vehicle service department.
• Occasionally, exposed to exhaust fumes, dust, vibration, or other airborne particles.