Emergency Medical Services Training Instructor
About The Position
The Clark County Fire Department is hiring an EMS Training Instructor to prepare, deliver, and evaluate public safety, supervisory, and other training courses related to Emergency Medical Services, the fire service, management, and supervision. The role includes developing specialized EMS and operations training, coordinating instruction, obtaining resources, creating instructional materials, and evaluating student learning. The hiring process may establish open competitive and promotional eligibility lists for current or future vacancies. Candidates selected for interview must prepare and deliver a timed presentation using audiovisual equipment and participate in an oral interview.
Requirements
- Equivalent to an associate's degree or 60 college credits in Fire Science, Criminal Justice, Management, Business Administration, Education, or a related field; related experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
- One year of full-time professional experience providing training or instruction, preferably in a system delivering 911 emergency medical services; alternatively, three years of continuous full-time professional experience at the Clark County Fire Department.
- At the time of application, must possess Paramedic certification and EMS Instructor I or higher.
- Must obtain EMS Instructor II and BLS, ACLS, and PALS Instructor certifications within one year of hire.
- Must possess a valid Class C Driver’s License at the time of appointment.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
- Fire service employees hired into the Fire Department after January 1, 1993, must not use tobacco in any form.
- Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the application.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, design, and deliver specialized training programs in emergency medical services and operations.
- Assist with scheduling training classes and sessions.
- Coordinate EMS training activities with other instructors and fire department personnel.
- Obtain equipment, space, and other resources needed to conduct effective training.
- Produce instructional aids and documentation.
- Review and adapt prepared instructional materials.
- Develop instructional materials for specific topics.
- Develop student evaluation instruments and evaluate test results.
- Address needs identified through QA/QI reviews and develop education to improve EMS knowledge and skills within the fire department.
- Perform similar and related duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
