Motorcycle Operator Safety Program Director
Date Posted: Jun 9, 2026
Requisition ID: 478949
Location:
Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204
Work for Indiana
Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.
About the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV):
The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles has been named one of Indiana's 2023 Top Workplaces by its employees.
The BMV's mission is to serve all Hoosiers by providing best-in-class driver and vehicle services in a timely and accurate manner while ensuring security and transparency. The BMV team works throughout the state of Indiana and is dedicated to fostering an environment where we:
Invest in our employees
Engage our customers
Provide sustainable systems
Embrace product innovation
Role Overview:
The Motorcycle Operator Safety Program Director is responsible for ensuring consistent, high-quality training delivery throughout the state. Duties vary by season. Although based in Indianapolis, travel is required as indicated. You must be able to balance priorities to ensure exceptional service delivery.
March to November
You will be in travel mode, spending approximately 50% of your time conducting instructor training courses, delivering ongoing professional development for instructors statewide, and performing on-site training evaluations.
Most activities are on weekends and during evening hours.
When not traveling, you are required to work in the office.
Combined field and office hours must total at least 37.5 hours per week.
December to February
You will shift to office mode, following a traditional schedule focused on dealer relationship development and identifying potential training sites.
Salary:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $59,800 but may be commensurate with education and experience. Use our Compensation Calculator (https://in.accessgov.com/spd/Forms/Page/spd/compensation-calculator/) to view the total compensation package.
A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
Establish training courses throughout the state.
Assist setting program and funding guidelines.
Supervise instructors and other personnel as necessary.
Conduct instructor training courses.
Conduct instructor updates.
Conduct instructor/course evaluations.
Assist in securing loan training motorcycles when necessary.
Maintain good motorcycle dealer communication and relations.
Work with the Communications Department to promote the rider education program.
Establish and monitor program objectives, KPIs, and actions to achieve them.
Set expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate the performance of employees. Ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures.
The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time.
This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours that may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.
What You'll Need for Success:
Credentials:
Master's or bachelor's degree is preferred, but not required. Relevant professional experience may be considered as equivalent to a bachelor's degree.
Current Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) certified RiderCoach Trainer, or currently active MSF certified RiderCoach with the qualifications and willingness to become a RiderCoach Trainer within one year.
Additional qualifications:
Demonstrated experience in public relations and program promotion.
Experience in instructor training; instructor, course, and program evaluation; instructor updates; motorcycle dealer relations; and opening new training sites
Experience working in a state legislated motorcycle rider education program.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent information gathering, processing, and reporting skills.
Strong leadership abilities.
Proven ability to work well with a wide range of people both within the workplace and among the general public.
Knowledge of business-related software including but not limited to Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
Strong attention to detail skills.
Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
A degree is not required. However, you must demonstrate experience in applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
This role may serve as a team lead for an assigned work group.
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes:
Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
12 paid holidays, 14 in election years
Education Reimbursement Program
Group life insurance
Referral Bonus program
Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Free Parking for most positions
Free LinkedIn Learning access
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.
Current Employee? Click here (https://performancemanager8.successfactors.com/sf/careers/jobsearch?bplte_company=indianaoff) to apply.
