Safety Manager

Job Overview

The Safety Manager is a critical leadership role responsible for developing, implementing, and sustaining a comprehensive safety culture across all Boys & Girls Club of King County (BGCKC) club sites. This role ensures that every child, staff member, and volunteer operates in a safe, compliant, and nurturing environment in alignment with BGCKC's mission to inspire and enable all young people to reach their full potential.

Responsibilities

Safety Program Development & Compliance

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve organization-wide safety policies, procedures, and protocols across all BGCKC club locations.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations including OSHA, Washington State L&I requirements, and Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) national safety standards.
• Conduct regular safety audits and risk assessments at each club site and develop corrective action plans in response to identified hazards.
• Maintain and update the organization's Emergency Action Plans (EAPs), including protocols for fires, lockdowns, natural disasters, and medical emergencies.

Incident Management & Reporting

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all safety incidents, near-misses, and emergencies across club sites.
• Investigate all accidents and incidents thoroughly; document findings and implement preventive measures to reduce recurrence.
• Maintain accurate and timely incident reporting records in compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational standards.
• Coordinate with BGCKC's insurance carrier and legal counsel on workers' compensation claims and liability matters.

Training & Culture

• Design and facilitate engaging safety training programs for all staff and volunteers, including CPR/First Aid, mandated reporter protocols, youth protection training, and emergency response procedures.
• Champion a proactive safety culture in which all team members feel responsible for and empowered to promote physical and emotional safety for youth members.
• Partner with Club Directors and program staff to integrate age-appropriate safety practices into daily programming and activities.
• Provide onboarding safety orientation for all new employees and volunteers.

Facilities & Environmental Safety

• Collaborate with the Facilities team to ensure all buildings, playgrounds, equipment, and vehicles meet safety standards and are regularly inspected and maintained.
• Oversee environmental safety concerns including allergen management, chemical storage, and sanitation practices.
• Manage safety-related vendor and contractor relationships, ensuring third parties adhere to BGCKC's safety standards while on-site.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Serve as a member of the organization's crisis management team, providing guidance and coordination during critical incidents.
• Partner with HR and Program leadership to address behavioral safety concerns involving youth, staff, or volunteers.
• Prepare and present safety performance reports and recommendations to senior leadership and the Board of Directors as needed.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Public Administration, Social Work, or a related field — or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 4 years of progressive experience in safety management, preferably in a youth-serving, nonprofit, educational, or multi-site environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of OSHA regulations, Washington State L&I requirements, and emergency management best practices.
• Current CPR, First Aid, and AED certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire).
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and sites simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and training facilitation skills; ability to engage diverse audiences including youth, frontline staff, and executive leaders.
• Commitment to BGCKC's mission and demonstrated cultural competency in working with communities of diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Valid Washington State driver's license and ability to travel regularly between club sites.

Preferred

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), or Certified Youth Protection Professional designation.
• Experience with Boys & Girls Clubs of America or similar national youth development organizations.
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish, Somali, or another language spoken by BGCKC communities.
• Experience developing trauma-informed safety frameworks in youth-serving settings.

Pay: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person