EMS Training Lead – Initial Programs

Chesterfield County, Virginia; Chesterfield Court House (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesterfield County Fire & EMS in Virginia seeks an EMS Training Coordinator for Initial Programs to lead development and implementation of EMS training, maintaining credentials for a large provider network.

You will manage initial certification instruction, contribute to EMT coursework in the Recruit School, and support ongoing education for career and volunteer personnel, with a strong focus on compliance and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in EMS, nursing, fire science technology, or related healthcare field with three years of ALS field experience.
• Minimum one year as an EMS trainer/educator at the ALS level.
• Virginia Paramedic or Nationally Registered Paramedic, ACLS and PHTLS or equivalents with CPR Instructor certification.
• Current driver's license and clean driving record; pre-employment drug test and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement training programs that maintain and enhance EMS capabilities and credentials.
• Manage, coordinate and assist with instruction of initial certification EMS programs.
• Develop new EMS training programs and assist with EMT certification course in Firefighter Recruit School.
• Support continuing education programs for career and volunteer personnel.
• Perform other work as required.

Skills

Instruction

Program development

EMS education

Education

Bachelor's degree in emergency medical services, nursing, fire science technology or related healthcare field

Three years of field ALS provider experience

Virginia Paramedic or Nationally Registered Paramedic

ACLS certification

PHTLS or equivalent

CPR Instructor certification

Tools

ACLS certification

PHTLS certification

CPR Instructor

Job description

Chesterfield County Fire & EMS in Virginia seeks an EMS Training Coordinator for Initial Programs to lead development and implementation of EMS training, maintaining credentials for a large provider network.

You will manage initial certification instruction, contribute to EMT coursework in the Recruit School, and support ongoing education for career and volunteer personnel, with a strong focus on compliance and safety.