Risk and Safety Manager

Overview

Our Commitment to Equity
The Y actively promotes a culture free from bias and injustice. We are dedicated to removing institutional and systemic barriers that result in oppression and racism. We will be accountable to marginalized communities for creating equitable and sustainable environments where social justice is woven into every facet of our programs, and by caring for our communities in a culturally versatile and respectful manner.

The Risk & Safety Manager is responsible for overseeing and implementing risk mitigation strategies across the organization. This role ensures compliance with safety regulations, manages incident reporting and policy development, and supports operational continuity through proactive planning and cross‑functional collaboration. The Risk & Safety Manager serves as a central resource for safety protocols, insurance coordination, and regulatory adherence, working closely with HR, Learning & Development, Facilities, YSIC, Camps and Operations teams.

This is a temporary, full‑time, hybrid position with an expected end date of March 1, 2026. Schedule will be Monday‑Friday 8am‑5pm with 2 days in office required. Occasional on‑call, evening, or weekend work as needed to meet position requirements.

Hiring range: $77,970-$85,000 annually.

• Assist in development of Risk Matrix and Accident Prevention
• Manage incident cases from initial reporting through resolution, including notifying insurance carriers, coordinating with external adjusters, and providing detailed documentation and findings from incident
• Manage and conduct incident investigation, reporting and review processes, ensuring timely documentation, analysis, and follow‑up.
• Maintain and update Risk Management policies and
• Review CPR certifications submitted via Fresh Service tickets from Learning &
• Manage the Authorized Driver Certification process in partnership with HR, including approvals and
• Respond to tickets related to risk, safety, and compliance
• Support volunteer‑related risk processes including background checks and escalation management (CAP).

• Assists with aquatic safety audits, drills, and certification
• Supports implementation of the YMCA Aquatics Safety
• Coordinates with health departments and regulatory agencies as

• Develop safety training content in collaboration with L&D.
• Collaborate with CoE to facilitate effective Safety Committee
• Conduct facility audits and inspections, including residential and overnight
• Facilitate Incident and Accident Management training and
• Ensure compliance with driving safety
• Develop weekly Safety talks and
• Develop annual refresher training content for staff and

• Manage insurance renewal processes in collaboration with insurance
• Participate in strategic planning sessions with the Insurance
• Ensure timely distribution of COIs and coordination with third‑party brokers (e.g., USI).
• Monitor and renew regulatory licenses and permits, including amusement licenses and inflatables
• Oversee compliance with OSHA 300 posting and removal
• Prepare and submit quarterly and year‑end Risk Assessment Reports to Risk & Safety

• Maintain and execute the Risk Management yearly calendar, ensuring timely completion of audits, training, and compliance tasks.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to align risk initiatives with organizational
• Support cross‑departmental collaboration on safety, insurance, and volunteerism‑related risk

• Maintain risk management systems and
• Ensure timely and accurate data entry for incidents and compliance
• Prepare reports for Risk & Safety Director and
• Use data to support continuous improvement of safety
• Risk Management Yearly Calendar Management
• Maintain and execute the Risk Management yearly calendar, ensuring timely completion of audits, training, and compliance tasks.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to align risk initiatives with organizational
• Support cross‑departmental collaboration on safety, insurance, and volunteerism‑related risk