EMS Instructor

Lee County Government; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Lee County Public Safety is seeking a Training and Education Specialist to design and deliver paramedic education, develop curricula, and run simulation labs for EMS personnel. The role emphasizes hands-on instruction, classroom teaching, and accreditation-aligned training programs.

You will collaborate with instructors and training officers to ensure compliance with County and State standards, while supporting onboarding and ongoing staff development in a dynamic public safety environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and one year of EMS or related experience.
• Active Florida Paramedic Certification or RN license.
• Current provider status in ACLS, BLS, and PALS.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

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.
• Maintain accurate training records and documentation.
• Support special training projects as needed.

Skills

Paramedic certification

RN license

ACLS/BLS/PALS

Education

Bachelor’s degree and 1 year EMS experience

Job description

Lee County Public Safety is looking for a dedicated Training and Education Specialist to join our EMS team. This role is perfect for someone with experience in emergency medical services, paramedic education, or clinical training. Candidates with a background in hands-on instruction, curriculum development, simulation work, or EMS field operations are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants must hold an active Florida Paramedic or RN license.

In this position, you will help plan, develop, and deliver high-quality education for Paramedic students and prehospital providers. You will support key training programs such as paramedic school, quarterly in-service sessions, new employee onboarding, and simulation lab operations. This role involves creating curriculum, teaching hands-on skills, using learning management systems, and working closely with instructors and training officers to ensure all learning activities meet County and State standards.

What You’ll Do

Training & Curriculum Development

• 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

Instruction & Program Support

• 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

Logistics & Coordination

• 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

Minimum Qualifications

(Any equivalent combination of education and experience)

• 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

Required After Hire

• Level A EMS Instructor (within 6 months)
• Level B EMS Instructor (within 1 year)
• AHA Instructor in at least one discipline (within 6 months)

Why Join Us?

At Lee County Public Safety, you will help shape the next generation of EMS professionals. This role offers meaningful, hands‑on work that directly impacts the quality of emergency care in our community. You’ll collaborate with skilled instructors, use advanced simulation tools, and take part in innovative training that keeps our teams ready for the field. This is an opportunity to grow your teaching skills, share your EMS experience, and support a high‑performing public safety system.

About the Department

Lee County Public Safety provides essential services that protect residents, visitors, and communities across the county. Our EMS Training and Staff Development team ensures that paramedics, EMTs, and other prehospital providers receive effective, high‑quality education. We create engaging learning experiences, operate advanced simulation equipment, and support training programs that keep our teams prepared for any emergency.

About Lee County

Lee County is located in beautiful Southwest Florida and is home to over 800,000 residents. We are dedicated to serving our community with high‑quality services and a focus on sustainability and innovation. Join us in making Lee County a great place to live, work, and visit. Find out more about Lee County at Lee County Government.