EMS Instruction Supervisor

Job Posting End Date:

November 29, 2026

Department:

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES

Compensation Grade:

G25

Compensation Range & Starting Salary:

Pay Range: $57,304.00- $89,315.20
Starting salary may be negotiable based on qualifications.

Job Exempt (If No, Position is eligible for overtime):

No

About Us:

Recognized as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers for 2024, the City of Virginia Beach is proud to offer a diverse and dynamic work environment. Our workforce plays a crucial role in delivering exceptional government services to both our citizens and fellow City employees. Apply now to join an organization where you truly make a difference.

Job Duties and Preferred Qualifications:

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.

​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

The ideal candidate would have:

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Critical Criteria

• Documented experience of 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

​Additional requirements:

• DMV Transcript: Yes
• CDL: No
• Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse: No
• CPS Check: No
• Physical: No
• Respirator: No
• Psychological Screening: No
• Polygraph: No
• At Will: No

Minimum Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications: 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 driver’s 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 employee’s 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.

Skills:

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Advanced Life Support (ALS), Class Instruction, Classroom Training, Direct Instruction, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Medical Treatment, Instructional Development, Instructor-Led Training (ILT), Job Instruction, Life Support, Medical Emergencies, Pre-Hospital Care, Teaching, Training Instruction

Working Conditions:

Per HR Policy 6.19, Americans with Disabilities, the City follows the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all hiring and employment decisions. The City shall not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring and employment practices. The City shall make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability upon request unless the accommodation would cause an undue hardship on the operation of the City’s business. 

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Official Job Descriptions:

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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.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement: The City of Virginia Beach is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status as defined by applicable law.