EMS Education & Training Coordinator

Galveston County Health District•Texas City, TX

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About The Position

Make a lasting impact. Galveston Area Ambulance Authority (GAAA) is seeking a dedicated EMS Education & Training Coordinator to lead the design, delivery, and tracking of training for our emergency medical team. This role is perfect for a paramedic or EMS educator who loves helping others grow, enjoys building structured training programs, and wants to shape the future of prehospital care in Galveston County. Key Highlights ✅ Competitive pay ✅ Excellent benefits (retirement, PTO, medical, life, disability) ✅ Opportunities for advancement and continuing education ✅ A role that blends field expertise with leadership and development What You’ll Do Program Leadership Coordinate new hire onboarding, clinical skills training, and continuing education for EMS staff. Oversee the Field Training Officer (FTO) program, ensuring consistency and readiness. Manage training schedules, rosters, and CE records in the Learning Management System (LMS). Training Development Design engaging training modules and skills labs that reinforce GAAA standards. Deliver classroom and hands-on instruction in alignment with state and national protocols. Evaluate program effectiveness and update materials to maintain excellence in EMS education. Collaboration & Compliance Work closely with medical direction, operations leadership, and HR to meet all certification and reporting standards. Partner with local EMS schools and agencies to coordinate student ride-outs and preceptorships. Ensure compliance with Texas DSHS and internal education policies. What We’re Looking For Texas EMT-Paramedic certification (NREMT preferred) At least 1 year in EMS and 1 year in training, education, or FTO leadership Strong communication and organizational skills Proficiency with computers and comfort learning LMS or scheduling tools Instructor certifications (AHA BLS/ACLS/PALS, NAEMT, Stop the Bleed) preferred Willingness to occasionally work evenings or weekends for training events About GAAA As part of the Galveston County Health District, GAAA provides 911 emergency medical services throughout Galveston County. Our mission is to protect and promote the One Health of our community, and that starts with exceptional education for our EMS professionals. #EMSInstructor #ParamedicTrainer #EMSEducation #FieldTrainingOfficer #ClinicalEducator #TrainingCoordinator #ContinuingEducation #EmergencyMedicalServices

Requirements

Texas EMT-Paramedic certification (NREMT preferred)
At least 1 year in EMS and 1 year in training, education, or FTO leadership
Strong communication and organizational skills
Proficiency with computers and comfort learning LMS or scheduling tools
Willingness to occasionally work evenings or weekends for training events

Nice To Haves

Instructor certifications (AHA BLS/ACLS/PALS, NAEMT, Stop the Bleed)

Responsibilities

Coordinate new hire onboarding, clinical skills training, and continuing education for EMS staff.
Oversee the Field Training Officer (FTO) program, ensuring consistency and readiness.
Manage training schedules, rosters, and CE records in the Learning Management System (LMS).
Design engaging training modules and skills labs that reinforce GAAA standards.
Deliver classroom and hands-on instruction in alignment with state and national protocols.
Evaluate program effectiveness and update materials to maintain excellence in EMS education.
Work closely with medical direction, operations leadership, and HR to meet all certification and reporting standards.
Partner with local EMS schools and agencies to coordinate student ride-outs and preceptorships.
Ensure compliance with Texas DSHS and internal education policies.