The WEMT Manager oversees all programming aspects of the Wilderness Medicine Wilderness EMT program. This includes ensuring program quality for students, staff, clinical partners, and other external entities. The WEMT Manager will communicate with a broad range of external audiences including state and national EMS agencies, hospitals, media, representatives from the outdoor industry, and Wilderness Medicine staff and students. The WEMT Manager will also oversee operations at the Wyss Wilderness Medicine Campus in Lander, WY.

Key Logistical Information:

• Start date: Two-weeks from date of offer acceptance.

• Benefits: eligible for Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending account, Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Long Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Time off, 403(b), 403(b) contribution.

• Questions: Please contact peopleteam@nols.edu

What does a WEMT Manager do?

The WEMT Manager will be involved in the following activities: 

Wilderness EMT Program Operations

• Manage the WEMT program to ensure WEMT students have optimal outcomes and achieve a high rate of national certification.

• Oversee WEMT specific Learning Management System development and usage, in association with the Wilderness Medicine Education Team.

• Manage complex and challenging relationships critical to the viability and sustainability of the Wilderness Medicine WEMT program including: The National Registry of EMTs, State EMS agencies, hospital human resource departments and clinical coordinators, and Pearson VUE testing centers.

• Maintain EMT curriculum certification and testing standards in accordance with state and national requirements, in association with the Wilderness Medicine Education Director.

• Oversee course paperwork and reporting systems in accordance with internal and external standards

• Oversee WEMT equipment management and advise Wilderness Medicine Director on asset acquisition.

• Assist in the editing and development of Wilderness Medicine WEMT curriculum and materials in association with the Wilderness Medicine Education Director.

• Manage Wilderness Medicine’s annual staff RTP in accordance with national and state standards. 

• Manage risk management oversight of all WEMT program activities, including emergency procedures

• Manage projects and initiatives that support Wilderness Medicine’s growth and enhance its services as directed by the Wilderness Medicine Director

Supervision 

• Supervise the WEMT program specialist and Instructors in problem solving and policy application

• Work with WEMT student discipline and separations including intervention and family contact 

• Support after hours and weekend emergency calls for WEMT courses

• Act as the Training Officer for Wilderness Medicine Instructors maintaining NREMT certification

• Supervise the Wyss Wilderness Medicine Campus Facilities Manager

Instruction 

• Maintaining an active teaching role in the WEMT program involves instructing a minimum of four courses annually and offering occasional coverage as required. This commitment totals approximately 100 instruction days per year, ensuring a consistent and high-quality educational experience for students.

What makes a great WEMT Manager at NOLS? 

We are looking for people who share our values and are keen to learn and develop their expertise. We are looking for candidates with the skills listed below. We expect to provide training and development support in some of the areas.

This job position requires exceptional communication, organizational, managerial, and facilitation skills. The position also requires a strong background in wilderness and emergency medicine practice and education, and comfort and expertise navigating bureaucracy at state and national levels.

Other qualifications include:

• Qualified NOLS Wilderness Medicine Instructor

• Direct program administrative and supervisory experience

• Wilderness EMT or higher level of training

• Direct experience with NOLS Wilderness Medicine as a lead and/or preceptor-level instructor

• State of Wyoming EMT Instructor Coordinator certification, or ability to obtain such certification

• Proficiency with computer operations and educational technology tools, including Microsoft Office suite, Google Drive, and Canvas

In your first 6 months, you will: 

• Work with the WEMT Program Specialist to ensure that each course is prepared, including pre-course paperwork and duplicating canvas courses. 

• Supervise the WEMT Program and provide direct support with curriculum, daily flow, and any student issues.

• Work with hospitals throughout Wyoming to ensure clinical placement for WEMT students each month. 

• Teach two or more WEMT courses. 

Who are we and what can we offer you?

NOLS is a nonprofit global wilderness school that seeks to help people step forward boldly as a leader.

We believe that anyone can be a leader; it is our role to provide the environment and training to help people discover their full potential. We do that in classrooms close to home and in remote wilderness areas around the world. We are an organization with heart, expertise, and wildness, and these qualities help us support powerful, authentic experiences.

NOLS really is a great place to work:

• We have locations in seven U.S. states, and six countries; and courses in all 50 U.S. states and over 10 countries.

• We have fantastic employee discounts on top outdoor gear brands

• We offer discounts on NOLS Courses for you and your family

• All employees can benefit of free Outdoor Equipment "Rental" at our various locations

• Insurance Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available at a special NOLS rate to seasonal employees. Full-time employees are eligible for benefits package. 

• Wellness Time: Accrued leave that may be used for many HR-approved reasons throughout the season.

• Employee Assistance Program: Access to counselors that are available 24/7 to assist employees with work-life balance concerns.

Next steps

All you need to do is start the process by clicking on the button on the top right.

You’ll answer some questions that are related to your day-to-day job. After the job closes, your answers will go through our sift process: all answers will be anonymized, randomized and then reviewed by a panel of reviewers. If you are shortlisted, we’ll invite you to the next step, which includes an interview. 

Additional Information

Pre-Employment Check

• A criminal background check is required from all NOLS employees.

• NOLS participates in E-verify for U.S. employees, and other relevant employment verification systems based on location.

• Current NOLS employees please note it is NOLS policy to conduct an internal reference check with human resources and/or your current supervisor as part of the reference check process. If you have any questions or concerns about this process please contact peopleteam@nols.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity

NOLS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetics information, disability unrelated to job or admission requirements, or status as a protected veteran. The school’s nondiscrimination policy applies to all phases of its employment process, its admission and financial aid programs, and to all other aspects of its educational programs and activities. Retaliation directed to any person who pursues a discrimination complaint or grievance, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes unlawful discrimination is prohibited.

Reasonable Accommodation

NOLS values community and fosters a sense of belonging for our employees and applicants. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations in the workplace because they embody these values, as well as our operating principle of promoting a positive, safe, and learning environment. Reasonable accommodations may be requested for disability; limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition; religion; and domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or harassment. Reasonable accommodations may be requested at any point of the employment process, including during recruitment. Please email peopleteam@nols.edu with your request.