I passed the MSF.

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m1a1dvr · #1 Post by **m1a1dvr** » Sun Jul 16, 2006 3:12 pm

So today I passed the MSF. I finally have my license. I am just glad that I dont have the pumpkin law anymore. The scary thing is that the instructor asked if I was interested in becoming a Rider Coach. I cant believe that they would ask a new rider to work for them.

VermilionX · #2 Post by **VermilionX** » Sun Jul 16, 2006 3:13 pm

wow!

no offense, im sure you did great but they must be desperate.

congrats! BTW.

m1a1dvr · #3 Post by **m1a1dvr** » Sun Jul 16, 2006 3:15 pm

I dont know. The head instructor told me that I dod not have any points taken off. There were only three of us that she asked for applications.

VermilionX · #4 Post by **VermilionX** » Sun Jul 16, 2006 3:21 pm

m1a1dvr wrote:I dont know. The head instructor told me that I dod not have any points taken off. There were only three of us that she asked for applications.

that's cool... rider coach seems like an ok job, better than mine at least.

anyway... other than pro racer... the other dream job i want regarding motorcycles is being a test rider for sportbikes.

m1a1dvr · #5 Post by **m1a1dvr** » Sun Jul 16, 2006 4:02 pm

I have to check i dont know if they pay. It might just be on a volunteer basis

jmillheiser · #6 Post by **jmillheiser** » Sun Jul 16, 2006 6:05 pm

IIRC rider coaches are paid, but not much, just enough to cover travel expenses for the most part.

I was also asked if I would be interested in becomming a rider coach about 6 months after I took the course. I have thought about it, but would like to take the ERC first (app is in just waiting for them to announce a date when they are gonna hold an ERC)

#7 Post by **bok** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 2:22 am

in Alberta, you have to have your motorcycle license for 3 years before you can get your instructor's license. I've been asked by the guys where i took my course if i wanted to become an instructor. One of the reasons they gave is that since i have only learned to ride recently (in comparison to them) that it is easier for me to relate to people who are brand new and haven't been riding since they were knee high.

so what probably happened is they found a new rider with good riding skills and a good attitude that they think they can mold into a good teacher. Pretty high praise i would say.

Muse · #8 Post by **Muse** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 3:56 am

Wow, that is a HUGE compliment, especially from those guys. Best riding school and best instructors, IMHO.

Lion_Lady · #9 Post by **Lion_Lady** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 8:00 am

m1a1dvr wrote:I have to check i dont know if they pay. It might just be on a volunteer basis

In MD, Rider Coaches START at $15/hour and depending on which training center you work for you can earn $20/hour. Coaches choose which weekends they want to work (most have 'regular' day jobs).

My hubby is about to be certified, having completed his training and put in his 'practice' time teaching with experienced coaches. My employment situation has changed and I just submitted my application.

What could be cooler than getting PAID to teach motorcycling?

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