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Leading the Change in Youth Development

At Boys & Girls Clubs of King County, we are taking youth programming to a new level. We are a leader in youth development, providing a safe, affordable place for kids and teens during critical out-of-school time. Our Clubs offer life-changing programs and services to more than 26,000 youth throughout the greater Seattle area.

As the third largest major metro Boys & Girls Club organization in the United States, we have a rich 75 year history serving King County youth. If you are passionate about youth development, love to connect with people, have a proven track record of results with youth, and want to be part of an extraordinary team, Boys & Girls Clubs of King County is for you!

Opportunity 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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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.

• Experience coaching, mentoring, and training staff on safety policies, procedures, risk mitigation strategies, and emergency response protocols, with a demonstrated ability to foster a culture of safety and accountability across multiple sites.

HOURS: Full time, 40hrs per week
LOCATION:
PAY RATE: $70,000 - 85,000
FLSA: Non-exempt

Benefits of working with us include:

• Accessible PTO & Paid Holidays

• 100% Employee Discount for Childcare Fees

• Generous 401k Employer Matching

• Employee Tuition Assistance

• Orca Cards

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands and characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of those occurring in the performance of the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
This position is located on-site, at the staff's designated club. The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate to loud.
DISCLAIMER:
This position description generally describes the principle functions of the position and the level of knowledge and skills typically required. It does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and it is subject to change as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.
Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination
Boys & Girls Clubs of King County (BGCKC) is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. BGCKC does not discriminate with regards to hiring, assignment, promotion or other conditions of staff employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other status protected under local, state or federal law.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, upon request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of our positions