EMS Instruction Supervisor #JR-00714

Join the Virginia Beach Emergency Medical Services Department as an EMS Instruction Supervisor and lead crucial programs that educate diverse groups across our city.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, implement, and supervise assigned courses of study in prehospital emergency medical care, including technical (e.g., Emergency Medical Technician), non-technical (e.g., Public Awareness), and specialized (e.g., EVOC, Programs).
• Develop, implement, and supervise specialized care courses for the Police Department and communications personnel to ensure continuity of prehospital care.
• Control and supervise the care and maintenance of all training equipment and supplies.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with personnel of other EMS agencies to ensure uniformity and coordination in training.
• Plan, develop, and implement new training curricula that keep abreast of changes in the delivery of prehospital patient care.
• Supervise the preparation and maintenance of training records to document students' participation, performance, and attendance.
• Provide supervision in the skills training setting to evaluate instructional proctors.

Requirements

• Experience conducting and supervising EMS courses of study through effective teaching and administrative methods.
• Demonstrated ability to accurately disseminate proper technical information and techniques to students of Basic and Advanced Life Support and other EMS training programs.
• Experience developing and implementing new training curricula.
• Experience preparing and administering programs of instructor training and related topics.
• Experience creating and submitting clear and accurate reports.
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in education, health care, and/or related fields, 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.
• 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.
• Certification as an EMT.
• Current and valid driver’s license.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires any combination of education (above the high school level) and/or experience equivalent to seven (7) years, including three (3) years of teaching experience, in positions such as critical care nurse, EMT Instructor, Clinical Instructor, adjunct faculty, or as a credentialed educator with EMS experience; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Special Requirements

• Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.
• This is a safety-sensitive position and is subject to mandatory drug testing. Positive drug test results may result in counseling and/or discipline, up to and including termination.
• May require wearing and maintaining appropriate personal protective equipment such as, but not limited to, steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, gloves, or other designated safety attire and equipment in designated areas of risk.
• Positions within this class have been designated as Alpha I, requiring employees to work during inclement weather, regardless of the City’s operational status.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and life insurance
• Retirement and savings plans
• Maternity/paternity and parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional development opportunities