EMS Instruction Supervisor

City of Virginia Beach

1d•$57,304 - $89,315

About The Position

The City of Virginia Beach Emergency Medical Services Department is hiring an EMS Instruction Supervisor to lead programs that educate diverse groups across the city. The position provides and supervises EMS training, evaluates program effectiveness, and develops training materials and curricula. It oversees technical, non-technical, and specialized courses in prehospital emergency medical care, including courses for Police Department and communications personnel. The supervisor also manages training equipment and supplies, maintains training records, coordinates with other EMS agencies, and evaluates instructional proctors.

Requirements

Any combination of education above the high school level and/or experience equivalent to seven years, including three years of teaching experience, in positions such as critical care nurse, EMT Instructor, Clinical Instructor, adjunct faculty, or credentialed educator with EMS experience; or equivalent education and training providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Certification as an EMT.
Current and valid driver's license.
Experience conducting and supervising EMS courses through effective teaching and administrative methods.
Ability to accurately teach technical information and techniques to students in Basic and Advanced Life Support and other EMS training programs.
Experience developing and implementing training curricula.
Experience preparing and administering instructor-training programs and related topics.
Experience creating and submitting clear and accurate reports.
Documented experience overseeing or creating EMS or medical training curricula.
Experience maintaining accurate training or personnel records.
Evidence of managing compliance with established training standards or regulatory requirements.
Ability to work hours beyond the normal schedule in response to short-term department needs or city-wide emergencies.
Ability to work during inclement weather, regardless of the City's operational status.
This safety-sensitive position is subject to mandatory drug testing.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in education, health care, or a related field, supplemented by technical-level courses in Emergency Medical Services.
EMS instructor certifications such as BLS Instructor, ACLS Instructor, PALS Instructor, PHTLS Instructor, EVOC Instructor, and/or EMS Education Coordinator.
Prior EMS or healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, implement, and supervise courses of study in prehospital emergency medical care, including technical, non-technical, and specialized courses.
Develop, implement, and supervise specialized care courses for Police Department and communications personnel to support continuity of prehospital care.
Control and supervise the care and maintenance of training equipment and supplies.
Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with personnel of other EMS agencies to support uniformity and coordination in training.
Develop and implement new training curricula that reflect changes in prehospital patient care.
Supervise the preparation and maintenance of training records documenting student participation, performance, and attendance.
Supervise skills training and evaluate instructional proctors.
Prepare and administer programs of instructor training and related topics.
Create and submit clear and accurate reports.