EMS Instruction Supervisor

Requisition ID: 49055 Work Location: EMS VA Beach Blvd Pay Range: G.25, $57,012.80 - $88,358.40 Starting Salary: Depending upon Qualifications Work Schedule: Varies Part Time Hours/Wk: Job Open Date: 5/17/26 Application Deadline: 6/3/26

Job Duties:

Join our Team! The Virginia Beach Emergency Medical Services Department is looking for a dedicated EMS Instruction Supervisor to lead crucial programs that educate diverse groups across our city. From evaluating program effectiveness to creating innovative training materials, you'll play a pivotal role in providing and supervising EMS training.

The EMS Instruction Supervisor will:

• 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 which keep abreast of the 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.

• Perform other job duties requiring skills, knowledge, and physical requirements as demanded by those duties described or less. Individual assignments will be determined by the supervisor based on the current workloads and department needs.

  The City offers a generous benefits package such as health, dental and life insurance, retirement and savings plans. Other key benefits include:
  Maternity/paternity and parental leave
  Tuition Reimbursement
  Employee Assistance Program
  Professional Development
  

Official City Job Description:

https://virginia-beach-departments-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/city/job-descriptions-pay-plans/EMS-Instruction-Supervisor-02046.pdf

Working Conditions:

https://workingcondition-summary-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/B.007807.1.pdf

Minimum Requirements:

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

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: All 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. This position may require that incumbents wear and maintain 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. Specific requirements will be determined and communicated by the employees supervisor based on position assigned. Positions within this class have been designated as Alpha I positions requiring employees to work during inclement weather, regardless of the City's operational status.

Additional Requirements:

DMV Transcript: Required
CDL: Not Required
DOT History: Not Required
CPS Check: Not Required
Physical: Not Required
Respirator: Not Required
Polygraph Review: Not Required
Psychological Screening: Not Required

Attachments Required: Resume

Preferences:

• 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 and supplemented in 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

Special Instructions:

• Please complete the application in its entirety and include your resume if required by the posting.
• Your responses to any "Supplemental Questions", if attached to this requisition, must be supported by the information you provide on your application and/or resume; or otherwise demonstrated during the hiring process.
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VRS Contribution: All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.

Drug Free Workplace: The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.