MANAGER OF SAFETY & COMPLIANCE

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston•Houston, TX

1d•$65,000 - $77,000•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Vice President of Club Operations & Safety, the Manager of Safety & Compliance leads, plans, develops, maintains, and enhances the safety culture for all Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston. This Individual will also develop and deliver effective safety practices, policies, procedures, auditing, training, communications, and educational materials to promote increased understanding, appreciation, and adherence to all BGCA legal and security policies for all members and staff. This position is responsible for compliance with all BGCGH and Boys & Girls Clubs of America policies, as well as governmental regulations. This Individual will keep all compliance documentation, conduct all BGCA required safety trainings in order to build a workforce familiar with “ Youth Protection Safety”, ensuring a safe environment for all members.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Extensive experience in safety management, youth development, or similar discipline preferred.
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Demonstrated high standards of ethics and integrity
Ability to develop partnerships with related agencies
Excellent skills in monitoring and follow-up with great attention to details
Demonstrates proven knowledge of child safety issues
Flexibility in managing multiple tasks and projects at the same time, with the ability to adjust priorities as needed.
Knowledge of risk control, premises liability, security, property hazards, sports safety, emergency response planning/ procedures, vehicular safety, bullying, and child abuse.

Responsibilities

Identify, promote, maintain, and update tools and resources for the organizations such as policy and procedure templates, checklists, and training programs that can be delivered locally, related to risk management and safety.
Conduct regular onsite safety audits to ensure compliance with existing policies and best safety practices.
Provide direct technical assistance to local Clubs via on-site observations, emails, and telephone.
Identify potential risks/issues at local Clubs and proactively address through online and face-to-face training.
Advise clubs on risk management, loss prevention, and insurance practices.
Advise clubs on safety and security measures, to include premise security, vehicle safety, and internet safety.
Provide training, consultation, and recommendations regarding background checks, incident management systems, and other related systems.
Oversight of background check system and all procedures related to background check management.
Active leadership role in staff led and board led safety committees.
Create and maintain a regular schedule of safety meetings and trainings, organizational wide.
Ensure compliance of local Clubs with BGCA’s background check membership requirement
Inform Clubs to promote compliance with government regulations such as the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), local building codes, health regulations, and state childcare regulations.
Develop internal monitoring tools and provide reports
Work with Facilities Director to ensure safe Club buildings, vehicles, and environments
Develop and implement a regular schedule of club safety audits
Demonstrate BGCA mission driven values of integrity, excellence, and inclusion, and integrate into the work environment
Adhere to organizational policies and procedures as described in the BGCSC Employee Handbook.
Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required or as assigned.