EMS Instructor

Lee County Government • Fort Myers, FL

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

Lee County Public Safety is seeking a Training and Education Specialist to join their EMS team. This role is ideal for individuals with experience in emergency medical services, paramedic education, or clinical training, particularly those with a background in hands-on instruction, curriculum development, simulation work, or EMS field operations. The position involves planning, developing, and delivering high-quality education for Paramedic students and prehospital providers, supporting programs like paramedic school, in-service sessions, new employee onboarding, and simulation lab operations. Responsibilities include curriculum creation, teaching hands-on skills, utilizing learning management systems, and collaborating with instructors and training officers to meet County and State standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and one year of EMS or related experience
• Active Florida Paramedic Certification or Registered Nurse license
• Current provider status in ACLS, BLS, and PALS
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
• Ability to obtain Level A EMS Instructor certification within 6 months
• Ability to obtain Level B EMS Instructor certification within 1 year
• Ability to obtain AHA Instructor certification in at least one discipline within 6 months

Nice To Haves

• Experience in emergency medical services
• Experience in paramedic education
• Experience in clinical training
• Background in hands-on instruction
• Background in curriculum development
• Background in simulation work
• Background in EMS field operations

Responsibilities

• Create and update paramedic-level educational content and coursework.
• Build lesson plans, skills checklists, training materials, and practical scenarios.
• Deliver instruction in the classroom, simulation lab, and hands-on training sessions.
• Teach AHA courses such as BLS, ACLS, and PALS.
• Provide NAEMT or EVOC instruction when assigned.
• Use learning management software to post content, track student progress, and document performance.
• Support paramedic school instruction and skill development.
• Assist with quarterly in-service training for EMS staff.
• Help onboard new employees and guide them through required education.
• Operate and maintain the simulation lab and related equipment.
• Work with assistant instructors, EMS instructors, and field training officers to ensure training sessions are organized and well-supported.
• Prepare training spaces, simulation rooms, and equipment.
• Ensure course materials, supplies, and technology are ready for each event.
• Maintain accurate training records and documentation.
• Support special training projects as needed.

Benefits

• Meaningful, hands-on work that directly impacts the quality of emergency care in our community.
• Opportunity to collaborate with skilled instructors.
• Opportunity to use advanced simulation tools.
• Opportunity to take part in innovative training.
• Opportunity to grow teaching skills.
• Opportunity to share EMS experience.
• Opportunity to support a high-performing public safety system.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level