Child and Club Safety Coordinator

Safety Coordinator

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.

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

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 :

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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…