Skills Lab Instructor; Abilene

Axon Education and our brand, Texas EMS School, is a leading provider of online EMS education and training in Texas. Our more than 1,800 students and alumni serve as first responders; EMS providers; and in various hospital, prehospital, and leadership roles across Texas.

We're hiring full-time and PRN instructors! Full-time instructors will work 40 hours per week. Part-time / PRN instructors must be able to teach at least three two-day sessions per month.

Skills Lab instructors are responsible for delivering on-site classroom and skills instruction, and coaching and mentoring students enrolled in Axon EMT, AEMT, and Paramedic courses. Our Skills Labs are taught on-site at hospitals, EMS agencies, fire departments, and conference spaces throughout Texas, and are typically offered in a two-day format. As an instructor, you’ll be responsible for teaching hands‑on skills such as assessment, vitals, interventions, and EMS documentation.

• Deliver hands‑on instruction in accordance with EMT, AEMT, and Paramedic course curriculum
• Teach and demonstrate core EMS skills including patient assessment, vital signs, airway management, trauma care, medical interventions, and EMS documentation
• Facilitate realistic skills labs and scenarios that reinforce classroom learning and promote critical thinking
• Provide personalized coaching, feedback, and mentorship to students to build confidence and clinical competence
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment for all students
• Assess student performance and provide real‑time corrective guidance during skills practice and evaluations
• Set up and break down training spaces, equipment, and supplies before and after each session
• Ensure all instructional materials and equipment are used appropriately and maintained in working order
• Accurately document student participation, skills performance, and attendance
• Travel to and teach at various sites across Texas, including hospitals, EMS agencies, fire departments, and conference facilities
• Represent Axon professionally when interacting with students, partner organizations, and clinical site staff
• Stay current with EMS best practices, protocols, and instructional techniques through continuing education and training

• A minimum of three years 911 experience working as a Paramedic
• A valid DSHS Paramedic certification
• A valid DSHS Instructor certification or be willing to obtain an Instructor certification within 60 days of employment
• Valid CPR instructor certifications in one or more areas AHA‑BLS, ACLS, PALS, etc. or willingness to obtain Instructor certification within 60 days of employment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong technology and presentation skills
• Ability to deliver training for up to 8‑10 hours per day (standing)
• Ability to drive and operate a motor vehicle
• Ability to travel to training locations within two hours from your home location with possible overnight travel
• Ability to lift and/or carry up to 50 lbs
• Availability to work daytime and/or weekend shifts

• Based in Abilene, TX
• May travel to customer locations or instructional sites throughout Texas
• Full Time; 40 hours per week
• Flexible work arrangements, a reduced full‑time position, or a part‑time position may be available for applicants with EMS experience who are concurrently employed at another EMS service or agency