Sr. Risk and Safety Director

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.

This position supports the work of the YMCA of Greater Seattle, a non-profit organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Senior Risk & Safety Director provides strategic leadership and oversight for the YMCA of Greater Seattle risk management, safety, compliance, and volunteer processes. This role ensures the YMCA maintains the highest standards of workplace safety and risk management practices and provides intentional leadership for workplace safety, aquatics safety, child safety, and compliance.

The Senior Director serves as a subject matter expert and thought partner for Association leadership, driving a proactive safety culture while mentoring staff and leading cross‑departmental collaboration.

• 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) available immediately upon hire
• Discounts on qualifying YMCA of Greater Seattle childcare and day camp programs

$105,000 - $125,000

• Provide visionary leadership in developing and executing a comprehensive enterprise risk management and compliance strategy.
• Ensure organizational adherence to OSHA, WISHA, federal/state safety regulations, DOH, YMCA-USA membership standards, and insurance requirements.
• Design and implement insurance policies and procedures to minimize property claims and liability exposure.
• Lead enterprise‑wide risk assessments across all branches and programs, including aquatics, youth‑serving environments, camps, and housing.
• Direct incident response, investigations, and corrective action planning with a focus on transparency and accountability.
• Serve as the executive point of contact for risk‑related incidents, ensuring proper escalation, documentation, and resolution.
• Manage claims processes, including hearings and litigation, while maintaining confidentiality and service excellence.
• Analyze accident and incident data to identify trends, recommend solutions, and drive continuous improvement.
• Advise senior leadership on emerging risks, compliance gaps, and mitigation strategies.
• Partner with insurers, legal counsel, regulators, and medical professionals to resolve complex safety and risk matters.
• Ensure safety equipment and resources are available, maintained, and deployed across all branches.

• Provides executive oversight of Aquatics Safety compliance, ensuring implementation of the YMCA Aquatics Safety Plan.
• Leads strategy for aquatic risk reduction, including audits, drills, and certification processes for lifeguards and aquatic staff.
• Serves as a key liaison with Red Cross, health departments, and regulatory agencies to uphold child and aquatic safety standards.

• Direct association‑wide safety training initiatives, including CPR, First Aid, AED, aquatic safety, driver safety, and emergency response.
• Partner with HR to embed safety practices into onboarding and ongoing staff development.
• Champion a safety‑first culture by coaching leaders, equipping managers, and integrating risk awareness into daily operations.
• Oversee emergency preparedness drills and driver/vehicle safety programs across the organization.

• Oversee risk management systems and databases, ensuring integrity and accuracy of incident, compliance, and volunteer records.
• Conduct audits, recommend corrective actions, and monitor implementation.
• Analyze safety data to…