Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Instructor - Hourly

Milwaukee County; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 44,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Milwaukee County’s Office of Emergency Management seeks an EMS Instructor (Hourly) to develop and deliver instructional EMS content, assist with prehospital training, and participate in community outreach. The role includes setting up training spaces, equipment maintenance, and contributing to ongoing professional development of staff.

The position requires Wisconsin residency, a Paramedic license with MC LCA eligibility, and at least two years of EMS experience, with ACLS/BLS/PALS

Qualifications

• Must be a Wisconsin resident.
• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license and ability to maintain it.
• Current Wisconsin Paramedic license and MC LCA eligible.
• At least two years of paramedicine/EMS experience.
• Advanced knowledge of word processing and spreadsheets; familiarity with EMS equipment and training manikins.

Responsibilities

• Develop content, review with medical direction and deliver to EMS partners; schedule and record courses and activities.
• Operate paramedic-level educational fly cars as directed by OEM leadership.
• Represent the organization at public events, health fairs, and safety initiatives to educate the public on life-saving skills and EMS awareness.
• Assist the Clinician Development Manager with instructor/class records, cards, and ARC policy inquiries.
• Participate in department growth and EMS professional development, plus continuing education as assigned.

Skills

Public Speaking

Educational content delivery

EMS terminology

Medical equipment knowledge

LMS familiarity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

WI Paramedic license & MC LCA eligible

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Job description

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Instructor - HRLY

Office of Emergency Management

Hourly Rate: $32.01 - $48.01

This position will remain open until filled

The Office of Emergency Management's (OEMs) mission is the protection of lives and property through exacting communications to decision-makers, with the total coordination of resources, on-location and on-time, not only during a crisis but daily. OEM uses the “whole community” approach; meaning collaborative preparedness activities among public and private entities which are data-driven, thereby sustaining a local alliance of partners who offer unique contributions to resiliency.

The EMS Instructor Hourly position supports the EMS education team in developing and delivering instructional content. This includes assisting with prehospital clinical instruction, hands‑on training, and community outreach events. The role also involves equipment setup, teardown, maintenance, and cleanup of training spaces. EMS Instructor Hourly staff help to create an engaging and effective learning environment.

Position Duties:

• Develop content, review it with medical direction and deliver the content to the system using the various means of reaching our EMS partners. Ensure accurate scheduling and recording of courses, classes and activities.
• Instructors will foster a culture of continuous professional growth and shared accountability by operating Paramedic level educational fly cars as determined by OEM leadership.
• The hourly instructor supports community outreach by representing the organization at public events, health fairs, and safety initiatives. They help educate the public on life‑saving skills, promote EMS awareness, and strengthen community engagement.
• Assist the Clinician Development Manager with instructor/class records, issuing cards, and answering questions about ARC policies and procedures.
• Instructors will participate in systems organization (department operational growth) and EMS pertinent individual professional development, plus continuing education as assigned by leadership.
• Situational projects based on the needs of the Office of Emergency Management leadership.

Minimum Required Qualification

• Current resident of Wisconsin

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

• Valid driver's license, any state which must be maintained throughout employment

• Current WI Paramedic license and MC LCA eligible

• At least two (2) years of Paramedicine, Emergency Medical Services experience
• Advanced knowledge of all related computer and software applications including word processing and spreadsheets. Advanced knowledge of medical equipment and EMS Training Manikins

• Able to lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 pounds on a regular basis
• Able and willing to travel (approximately 75% of work time) within the community
• AHA or ARC ACLS (ALS), BLS, PALS required

Additional Preferred Qualification:

• Wisconsin Paramedic license with Critical Care Endorsement
• Paramedic level 5 years of experience
• Preference given to degree holding professionals with special interest in EMS related fields.
• Understanding of incident command structure, emergency medical dispatch, and exposure to specialized areas of EMS (critical care, tactical, and community paramedic) are preferred.

• A strong understanding of adult education principles is essential, along with familiarity of learning management system (LMS) platforms.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

The ability to develop and effectively deliver educational content Public Speaking with the a bility to create and effectively present educations. Knowledge of basic Emergency Medical terminology; knowledge of common Emergency Medical services forms and reports; skilled at analysis/reasoning, communication/interpretation, math/mental computation, reading, sustained mental activity (i.e., auditing, problem solving, composing reports). Ability to maintain sensitive or confidential information, explain and gather information, answer queries, or aid internal and/or external contacts. Ability to persuade, conform or recommend course of action with internal and/or external contacts. Ability to perform with a high degree of authority in securing understanding and cooperation with internal and/or external contacts. Ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, reports, short correspondence, memos and the ability to speak effectively before both internal and/or external groups.