Join Our Team!
Sport Driving Canada is seeking a bilingual (English/French) Drive Instructors to join our client’s team at the Porsche Experience Centre Toronto (PEC). We are proud to support Porsche Canada, a leader in the luxury automobile industry known for its innovation and performance. Our commitment is to provide exceptional driving experiences and advance automotive excellence.
As a future member of our team, you will have the unique opportunity to contribute to Porsche Canada’s renowned programs and projects, ensuring a high standard of excellence in their exciting initiatives and operations.
Position Objective:
The Drive Team Instructor plays a pivotal role in delivering premium driving experiences for guests at the PEC. This position combines technical expertise, driving performance knowledge, and outstanding guest interaction skills to provide safe, engaging, and educational driving sessions. Instructors are responsible for ensuring that every guest leaves with an enhanced understanding of Porsche vehicles and a memorable driving experience.
The Porsche Experience Centre (PEC) is a brand immersion destination for automobile enthusiasts. It offers the ability for guests of all ages to take in the heritage of the brand, experience the Porsche lifestyle and the thrill of the drive, allowing Porsche to build connections with people from all walks of life. Guests visit the PEC primarily to engage in driving experiences behind the wheel of a Porsche vehicle on a purpose-built driver development track.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Deliver premium driving experiences tailored to guest skill levels and interests
- Conduct pre- and post-session safety briefings, providing clear instructions on vehicle handling and track dynamics
- Monitor guest safety during all driving activities, ensuring adherence to PEC safety standards and Porsche brand protocols
- Demonstrate exceptional driving skills and provide real-time coaching to guests on improving their driving techniques
- Collaborate with the Vehicle Logistics team to ensure vehicles are prepared and assigned correctly for each session
- Participate in special events, media sessions, and promotional activities requiring Drive Team expertise
- Provide technical insights on vehicle performance and features to enhance guest understanding of Porsche engineering
- Maintain detailed logs of guest feedback and vehicle performance to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
- Support the development and execution of bespoke programs for corporate, retail, and VIP clients
Qualifications:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Automotive Technology, Hospitality, or related fields preferred; equivalent experience may be considered
Experience (Job and Industry):
- 5+ years of professional driving instruction experience is required, with a strong preference for performance driving backgrounds
- Demonstrated experience in track environments, including high-performance and advanced driver training
- In-depth knowledge of Porsche vehicles, driving dynamics, and track etiquette.
- Prior experience in customer-facing roles delivering high-end service
Skills:
- Exceptional driving skills with a valid driver’s license; ability to operate both standard and automatic vehicles
- Strong ability to engage and communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
- Advanced knowledge of vehicle dynamics, performance engineering, and safety procedures
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, as required by the event schedules
- Proficiency in using software tools to record guest feedback and vehicle data.
- English required; French strongly preferred, German a plus
How to apply:
If you are interested in applying for this position, please send your resume and cover letter to our HR department at [email protected]. Ensure to include “ Drive Team” in the subject line of your email. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to join our team!
Why Porsche?
At Porsche, we are driven by our passion for performance and innovation. As a part of our team, you’ll work with a group of dedicated professionals who share a commitment to excellence. We offer a dynamic work environment, opportunities for growth, and the chance to be a part of an iconic brand.
Our Porsche Excite! Standards:
- Integrity: We are fair and honest. We operate within our Drift Circle and hold our self and others to the highest ethical standard
- Relationship: We anticipate needs and create personalized connections with our customers and each other
- Excitement: We go the extra “1%” to create memorable experiences
- Efficiency: We are entrepreneurial and run our business as if we own it
Pay: $33.00-$42.00 per hour
Application question(s):
- Are you fluent in both English and French?
- How many years of professional driving instruction experience do you have?
- Have you previously worked with Porsche or another premium automotive brand?
- Please describe your professional experience as a high-performance or track driving instructor, including the organizations, manufacturers, or racing programs you've instructed with?
Language:
- French (required)
- English (preferred)
- German (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
- First Aid Certification (preferred)
Work Location: In person
