EMS Instructor

Lee County Government • 2675 Ortiz Ave Fort Myers, FL

5d • 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 backgrounds 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
• Level A EMS Instructor (within 6 months)
• Level B EMS Instructor (within 1 year)
• AHA Instructor 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