Become a RiderCoach℠
Share Your Passion
MSF-Certified RiderCoaches help new and current riders gain confidence, skills, and a safety mindset.
WHY BECOME A RIDERCOACH
Best “job” I’ve ever had! Getting to travel and train new faces around the country has been amazing. You just never know where the ride will take you.
— Johanna G.
Make a difference and join the team at the Motorcycle Safety Foundation. Support the sport, improve your own riding, and stand out in the motorcycle community as a leader! You never know where this road will take you…
— Hal D.
It’s very rewarding when students who have never ridden go through the course and something you’ve said or done in a demo ride of an exercise clicks, and they understand the concept and start using it immediately.
— Rick L.
One of the best decisions I ever made was to become an MSF-certified RiderCoach. I’ve translated the skills I’ve learned into my professional life, met amazing people, and created lifelong friendships.
— David S.
After 23 years of being a coach with HDRA, I’m going to miss watching the students’ smiles, cries, and jubilation when they accomplish their dream of riding an MC. It’s the best part-time gig I ever tripped into.
— Jeffrey G.
I have been a coach for about 8 years now for HDRA and now I am the RAM. This is a great part-time gig and it is my retirement play money. The best part is the smiles on the students when it clicks.
— Lori B.
Your Path to Certification
Explore MSF coaching program and safety messaging.
Take or observe a RiderCourse near you to see if you will like being a RiderCoach.
Contact your state’s program administrator by filling out the form below.
Enroll in a RiderCoach Preparation Course (RCP).
Complete skills evaluation and student teaching phase.
What You’ll Need
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Have a motorcycle license or endorsement
- Have a good driving record
- Have no criminal history
- Ride a registered and insured motorcycle frequently on the street
- Good communication skills
- Sincere desire to help others
MSF will help you develop your coaching craft
RiderCoaches come from every kind of riding background — new-to-coaching motorcyclists, rider school alumni, retired riders, even active duty military. What they share is a mindset: curious learners, patient explainers, passionate riders, community-minded helpers, and safety advocates.
About a RiderCoach Preparation Course (RCP)
Successful completion of an RCP certifies you to teach the MSF Basic RiderCourse (BRC), which is a learn-to-ride program for novice riders.
- Locations and schedules vary, with class sizes up to 12 candidates.
- Materials include a RiderCoach Guide, Range Cards, eHandbook, and other RiderCoach materials.
- Costs vary depending on state; financial assistance may be available.
- Successful completion requires passing a basic riding skills test, a knowledge test, and a Basic RiderCourse coaching evaluation.
- An RCP is conducted by one or more MSF-certified RiderCoach Trainers.
MSF offers other opportunities for coach certification, including:
- First Ride
- DirtBike School
- Basic RiderCourse 3-Wheel
- Basic RiderCourse 2
- Rider Skills Lab (RSL)
- AdventureBike RiderCourse
- Advanced RiderCourse (ARC)
- Quality Assurance Specialist
- RiderCoach Trainer
Ready to help shape the next generation of safe motorcyclists?
Share a few details, and we’ll help connect you with your state’s coach preparation opportunities.
Join the thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts who want to give back some of what motorcycling has given them.