1.3. Driver Coaches (Formerly Driving Instructor)
1.3.1 Novice Coach
The Novice Coach is responsible for the instruction and guidance of Novice Drivers.
A. Novice Coach duties include:
1. Lead Novice classroom sessions.
2. Help direct Novice Drivers onto the track if no grid worker is present.
3. Observe and work with the Competition Director and/or control worker to ensure on-track novice driving within Time Trials Rules.
4. Speak to Novice drivers who have been black flagged or need to come in because of on-track violation.
5. Lead post-session Novice debriefs.
B. The Chief Novice Coach shall have a Time Trials Driver Coach Specialist License.
C. The Chief Novice Coach may designate assistants to help with any mid-session pit-road driver discussions or, when used, act as in-car instructors. Any assistants or in-car instructors shall have a Driver Coach License grade of Regional or higher.
1.3.2. Driver Coach
The Driver Coach is responsible for guidance of Intermediate and Advanced level drivers.
A. Driver Coach duties include:
1. Observe and work with the Competition Director and/or control worker to ensure on-track driving within Time Trials Rules.
2. Speak to advanced and intermediate level drivers who have been black-flagged or need to come in for on-track violations.
3. Lead any Advanced- or Intermediate-specific meetings or session debriefs.
4. Direct drivers onto track if no grid worker is present.
