Risk Management Coordinator

YMCA Of Greater Seattle • Seattle, WA

22h

About The Position

The Risk & Safety Coordinator supports the YMCA of Greater Seattle’s risk management, safety, and compliance efforts by coordinating safety programs, monitoring incident trends, and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards. This role plays a key part in cultivating a proactive safety culture across branches and programs, with a focus on workplace safety, aquatics, child protection, and volunteer compliance. Candidates with experience in youth-serving environments, aquatics, or camp operations are encouraged to apply, as these backgrounds offer valuable insight into safety and risk mitigation practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Safety, Public Administration, Management or related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in safety coordination, risk management, or compliance.
• Familiarity with OSHA/WISHA, aquatic safety, and child protection standards.
• Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills.
• Experience in nonprofit or youth-serving organizations preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite and risk management platforms
• Other applicable education, training, and experience that provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position will be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in aquatics, camp, or youth development programs.
• Legal or insurance background.
• Experience with diverse populations.
• Multilingual skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supports implementation of the Association’s risk management strategy.
• Assists in monitoring compliance with OSHA, WISHA, YMCA-USA standards, and insurance requirements.
• Tracks and analyzes incident reports to identify trends and recommend improvements.
• Coordinates incident response documentation and follow-up actions.
• Maintains accurate records of claims, investigations, and safety audits.
• Supports updates to Risk Procedure Manuals and policy documentation.
• Collaborates with branches to ensure safety equipment is stocked and maintained.
• Assists with aquatic safety audits, drills, and certification tracking.
• Supports implementation of the YMCA Aquatics Safety Plan.
• Coordinates with health departments and regulatory agencies as needed.
• Organizes safety training sessions (CPR, First Aid, AED, emergency response, driver safety).
• Partners with HR to integrate safety into onboarding and staff development.
• Promotes a safety-first culture through communication and coaching.
• Coordinates emergency drills and preparedness activities.
• Maintains risk management systems and databases.
• Ensures timely and accurate data entry for incidents and compliance records.
• Prepares reports for Risk & Safety Manager and committees.
• Uses data to support continuous improvement of safety practices.
• Supports volunteer onboarding and compliance tracking.
• Assist Volunteer Matters Department to ensure alignment with YMCA standards.
• Assists branches with volunteer screening and training processes.
• Works closely with Risk Director, HR, Branch Operations, and other departments.
• Participates in Safety, Child Protection, and Aquatics committees.
• Adheres to policies related to boundaries with consumers.
• Completes required abuse risk management training.
• Follows procedures for managing high-risk activities.
• Meets mandated reporting requirements.
• Fulfills job-specific abuse risk management responsibilities

Benefits

• Membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle for you and your household
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
• Retirement with generous employer contributions
• Free access to mental health resources
• Rapidly accruing paid time off (PTO)
• Full-time employees qualify for a 50% discount, and part-time employees qualify for a 25% discount, on eligible Childcare Services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees