Child and Club Safety Coordinator

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Role: Safety Coordinator

Reports to: Director of Operations and Safety

Hours: FT 40 hours/wk

Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly $22.00/hour ($45,760 annually)

BGCH Benefits 

Discover why BGCH is the latest Best Place to Work in Hawaii: 

• Lots of opportunities to grow! 
• Community: work with inspiring and awesome co-workers. This is rated as the #1 reason BGCH employees love working at BGCH!
• Purpose: An opportunity to make the world a better place for those youth who need us the most!
• PTO and Birthday Holiday
• Up to 17 Paid Holidays a year!
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (over 20 hours). Discounts are offered for your family too (employee to pay).
• Pension with an 8% match of your salary (after working a designated number of hours).
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• Amazon Gift Card for your Anniversary! And a Starbucks Gift Card every year to buy a treat for your Birthday!
• BGCH Fun Days to be celebrated with your Club/department!
• BGCH is committed to Investing in Your professional Development!

About BGCH

The mission of Boys & Girls Clubs of Hawaii is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. The after-school hours have become a critical time for youth – a time when many children in our communities are left to fend for themselves without positive adult supervision. We provide a safe place filled with hope and opportunity, ongoing relationships with caring adult mentors, and enriching programs.

Overview of the role:

The Safety Coordinator is responsible for planning, coordinating, implementing, and supporting the policies and procedures which prioritize the safety and wellbeing of BGCH youth, staff, and volunteers. The Safety Coordinator supports the Facilities Manager to ensure the safety of BGCH facilities. This position will also provide guidance, recommendations, and training on health and safety initiatives, ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards, support facility safety assessments, be a key member of our Board-Led Safety Committee and connect youth and families with essential community safety resources.

BGCH Values

To be a Part of BGCH culture, employees must be able to embrace and embody the following key values:

• Kindness and Aloha,
• Integrity and Trust,
• Highest Potential,
• Diversity, Fairness, and Inclusion
• Growth Mindset. 

1. You approach obstacles and challenges with Kindness and Aloha; this includes being patient and positive when working with others.
2. You make decisions and choices with Integrity in everything that you do (especially when no one is looking).
3. You work towards your own and your members’ Highest Potential at work. This includes working with your supervisor and coworkers in a collaborative and constructive way.
4. A culture of Diversity, Fairness, and Inclusion, is everyone's kuleana (responsibility). In a diverse, fair, and inclusive culture, everyone can be themselves and experience the full richness of the organization as no one feels the need to suppress who they are.
5. A Growth Mindset means embracing a mindset that encompasses innovation, creativity, learning, collaboration, and being open to new, uncomfortable ideas and opinions different than your own, if it means doing things more efficiently or better.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii is an equal opportunity employer.  Applicants are considered for positions without discriminating on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, certain arrest and court records, certain credit history, child support orders, garnishments, reproductive health decision, domestic or sexual violence victim status, veteran/military status, certain citizenship status, breastfeeding, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

This policy applies to all aspects of employment including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, placement, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, recalls, leaves of absence, discipline, and termination.

What you’ll do:

Leadership & Coordination

• With oversight from the Director of Operations and Safety, lead, plan, develop, maintain, and enhance youth safety culture for all BGCH Clubs and administrative personnel.
• Deliver effective policies, procedures, auditing, training, communications, and educational materials (some for approval from Leadership and our Board-Led Safety Committee) to promote increased understanding, appreciation, and adherence to all legal and safety policies for all Club members and staff.
• Lead BGCH’s safety programs, providing timely recommendations to leadership.
• Coordinate risk management, loss prevention, transportation safety, internet safety, and incident response procedures.
• Facilitate safety meetings and training sessions to implement best practices.
• Oversee safety initiatives, special projects, and compliance reporting.

Facility & Safety Management

• Conduct regular safety inspections, assessments, and proactively address identified risks at BGCH Clubhouses.
• Maintain and update Emergency Operation Plans, as well as safety policies and procedures.
• Facilitate completion of internal and external safety assessments at all clubhouses per BGCH and BGCA requirements. 
• Work closely with Facilities Manager and Clubhouse Directors to ensure safety initiatives are being implemented. 
• Ensure all safety equipment and emergency contacts are current and accessible.
• Develops and implements effective parent notification protocols for youth emergencies for all clubhouses (where applicable).
• Assume active role in staff-led and board-led safety committees.

Partnership & Community Relations

• Advocate for child safety by presenting to clubhouse directors on new safety initiatives. 
• Create and maintain connections with safety partners in the community and ensure knowledge is being brought to BGCH and clubhouses

Compliance & Resource Management

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local laws, BGCA safety standards, and organizational policies.
• Manage safety-related resources, grants, and projects effectively.

• Complete and submit accurate safety reports timely.
• Regularly communicate safety messages to staff via newsletters, emails, and training.
• Regularly reviews and manages safety-related incidents within BGCH Support Ticket System.

Additional Responsibilities

• Other duties as assigned by supervisor to support BGCH’s safety goals.

Who you are:

• Knowledge of child safety standards, youth protection policies, risk management, liability, security, accident prevention, emergency preparedness, state/local health safety regulations.
• Experience developing or supporting safety training programs, including topics like mandated reporting, emergency response, facility safety, and behavioral safety protocols
• Passionate about child safety, demonstrating high ethical standards and integrity.
• Highly organized, able to manage multiple projects independently.
• Ability to work with people of diverse ethnic backgrounds and different levels of education and socioeconomic status.
• Ability to write clear, concise and effective reports, letters, etc.
• Requires the ability to communicate and work effectively with a variety of agencies and community organizations.
• Requires strong communication skills, both oral and written and strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with staff, volunteers, and youth.
• Ability to operate a personal computer, using word processing, spreadsheet, and database management.
• Possess a valid State of Hawaii driver's license, current no-fault car insurance and have daily access to a car.
• Current certification in First Aid/CPR; additional certifications in Mandated Reporter training, trauma-informed care, or youth protection are a plus.
• Able to work flexible days and hours.
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  Must pass a background check, drug screening, and complete all applicable pre-employment requirements to meet organizational standards.
• Possess physical skills to meet demands of all Administrative Office activities which may include standing or sitting for long periods of time, kneeling, bending, lifting of at least 30 pounds, and other physical demands that the position duties may entail.
• Requires the ability to work for prolonged periods of time at high levels of activity, managing multiple tasks with varying deadlines.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Public Health, Education, Social Work, or a related field. Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 2–4 years of experience in a safety, compliance, or risk management role—preferably in youth services, education, childcare, or nonprofit settings.