Emergency Medical Technician Instructor

About This Role

This instructor role is for Virginia Certified EMTs who have a strong understanding of core EMT skills and want to help train the next generation of providers. It involves supporting hands-on learning by demonstrating EMT skills, coaching students through practice, and reinforcing proper technique in a structured learning environment. Prior teaching experience is not required, as CERT will provide training and support.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate EMT skills in accordance with CERT curriculum, standards, and accepted patient care practices
• Guide students through hands-on practice in skill labs
• Provide clear, direct, and constructive feedback to help students improve
• Reinforce proper technique, repetition, critical thinking, communication, and scene leadership
• Assist with scenario-based training, practical exercises, and simulation events
• Help maintain a structured, professional, and distraction-free learning environment
• Encourage students while holding them accountable to performance and conduct expectations
• Uphold CERT policies related to attendance, uniforms, professionalism, student conduct, and safety
• Collaborate with lead instructors and CERT leadership to maintain a consistent student experience
• Attend required instructor orientation, training, and ongoing development sessions

Requirements

• Current Virginia EMT certification
• Must have passed the NREMT examination
• Adequate knowledge of EMT skills, including patient assessment, vital signs, airway management, CPR, bleeding control, splinting, lifting and moving, medical emergencies, trauma care, and basic operational skills
• Strong communication skills and the ability to explain skills clearly and patiently
• Professionalism, maturity, reliability, and the ability to work effectively with students and staff
• Ability to receive feedback, follow a standardized instructional model, and continue developing as an instructor

Nice to have:

• Field experience as an EMT
• Experience mentoring, coaching, tutoring, precepting, or leading others
• Previous instructional experience
• Availability for evening, weekend, or daytime EMT program shifts

Benefits

• Structured instructor training and mentorship from CERT leadership
• Opportunity to help prepare future EMTs for real-world patient care
• Work in a high-energy, hands-on training environment
• Build teaching, leadership, communication, and clinical coaching skills
• Opportunities may be available for advancement into expanded instructional roles based on performance and experience