Safety Analyst

Overview

Join Our Team as Safety Analyst, Pacific Region

About Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA)

Boys & Girls Clubs of America is the nation's premier youth development organization, serving nearly 4 million young people each year. We are committed to creating environments where all young people can reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens.Through partnerships, programs, and people-first leadership, we support Clubs across the country to deliver safe, impactful, and high-quality experiences for youth and families.

Click here, Working At BGCA , to hear from our President and CEO, Jim Clark, about what makes working at Boys & Girls Club of America (BGCA) so special

About the Role

The Safety Analyst plays a key role in achieving Boys & Girls Clubs of America's quality assurance goals of a maintaining safe, nurturing Boys & Girls Club environment while ensuring compliance to recognized safety standards. The Safety Analyst conducts organization and site-level safety assessments to evaluate the Organizational climate and to assess conformance with child and Club safety practices and procedures, policies and standards. The Safety Analyst communicates the assessment findings and trends, including strengths and opportunities for improvement, with Club leadership and board members. The Safety Analyst works in partnership with other safety team members and BGCA national staff to ensure full support and excellent customer service to member organizations in their efforts to complete improvement plans and maintain safe places where youth and teens thrive.


Responsibilities

What You'll Do

Safety Assessments

• Conduct thorough organizational level and site-level safety assessments.
• Collect and review internal and external documentation in advance of all visits.
• Conduct opening conference sessions with Club leadership to establish comfort/understanding about the process and to ensure a spirit of mutual respect and accountability.
• Evaluate the safety culture and organizational alignment with the Movement's Safety Management System/Layers of Protection Strategy.
• Review conformance with BGCA membership requirements and applicable safety standards, including OSHA.
• Evaluate the capabilities of the organization/club site to determine relevant risks and opportunities.
• Identify opportunities for continuously improving the safety system, including risk identification, and sharing of good practices.
• Resolve obstacles encountered during the assessment such as diverging opinions between the Analyst and the Club CEO.
• Analyze incidents and safety data to proactively identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Provide immediate prioritization and support is provided for any high-risk observations or findings.

Reporting and Documentation

• Ensure that the assessmentfindings and conclusions are based on objective evidence only.
• Prepare detailed reportssummarizing risk assessment findings, including recommended mitigation strategies and tactics.
• Develop an improvement plan outlining specific corrective action steps with timeframes, responsibilities and other details for addressing nonconformance.
• Communicate effectively with Club leaders in person, virtually and through written follow-up correspondence, to ensure comprehensive understanding of the assessmentresults and recommendations.

Risk Mitigation

• Provide policy interpretations and basic safety corrections while onsite regarding facility operation, staffing and operational requirements.
• Assign appropriate timelines for corrective action with a follow-up cadence, coordinating with QA National/Lead Directors and/or Compliance Department as required.
• Facilitate follow up actions to address areas of non-compliance, including safety director involvement and/or peer consultations.

What Success Looks Like

• Complete assigned assessments annually Safety Analyst
• Provide excellent customer service by completing reports in a timely basis
• Ensure that membership requirement organization findings are corrected within 15 days of improvement plan due date
• There is a reduction in repeat organization membership requirement findings
• Net promoter score is favorable
• 60% of safety committees are participating in assessments

Qualifications

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in youth development, safety, risk management or related field, or equivalent work experience
• 3-5 years' experience as a Safety Analyst or similar position
• Experience in conducting onsite assessments
• Experience managing regional travel up to 75% of the time, including overnight stays and weekend travel
• Experience with Risk Management and Mitigation
• Knowledgeable in Abuse Prevention and/or Youth Services
• Experience with MS Word, Excel, Project Management and Analytics software
• Possess expert knowledge of risk management and control, premises liability, security, property hazards, sports and aquatic safety, emergency response planning/procedures, vehicular safety, bullying, and child abuse.
• Ability to effectively use technology while traveling.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong presentation skills with the ability to persuade people at different leadership levels.
• Sensitive to any influences that may be exerted on their judgement while carrying out an assessment
• Ability to exhibit professional skepticism and emotional intelligence
• Ability to collect, analyze data, and make objective decisions based on information.
• Ability to work across functions and roles to get results.

Key Competencies:

Risk Identification, Assessment & Management

Proactively identify potential risks, evaluate their likelihood and impact, and take appropriate steps to mitigate or escalate them.

Quality Assurance & Consistency -


Establishes and follows processes that ensure accuracy and reliability, and consistently delivers high-quality, error-free work.

Data Analysis & Critical Thinking -


Analyzes data to identify trends, investigate issues, and make informed, evidence-based recommendations.

Communication & Stakeholder Engagement

Builds collaborative relationships and communicates findings, recommendations, and risks clearly with internal and external stakeholders.

Planning & Execution

Effectively prioritizes work, manages competing priorities, and delivers quality results within established timelines.

Confidentiality

Identifies opportunities to improve processes, strengthen safety practices, and enhance operational effectiveness

Work Environment & Travel

Remote: This role operates in a remote work environment and requires the ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods, operate a computer and standard office equipment, and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders. Must be located in the Pacific region (WA, OR, ID, CA, NV, UT, AZ, AK, HI)

• Travel (including overnight and weekend travel) is estimated at 75%.
• The individual selected for this position must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and be able to navigate areas of the country by using a map or other direction methods.

COMPENSATION

The salary range for this role is $75,000 to $90,000. BGCA takes into consideration a combination of a candidate's education, training and experience, as well as the position's scope and complexity, the discretion and latitude required for the role and other external and internal data when establishing a salary level. We are highly invested in every employee's total well-being and offer a substantial and comprehensive total rewards package.

BGCA. An Employer of Choice

• Purpose that Inspires: At BGCA, purpose isn't abstract, it's actionable. Every national role contributes to strengthening local Clubs and expanding opportunity for young people across the country. Employees join because they want their work to matter, and they stay because they can see the impact of their expertise in real communities, every day.
• Energy. Well-Being: We know meaningful work requires sustainability. BGCA supports flexible ways of working that recognize life outside of work, protect well-being, and honors thriving, not just outcomes. Our culture encourages balance, trust, and care, so people can bring their best selves to work over the long term.
• Empowering Your Growth: Growth at BGCA is enabled through meaningful work, exposure, and trust. Employees are encouraged to stretch, learn, and deepen their expertise while contributing to complex, mission-critical initiatives. Development happens through experience, collaboration, and leaders who invest in people, not just tasks.
• Supportive Leaders: Our leaders lead with integrity, clarity, and respect. They value partnership, listen actively, and create space for thoughtful decision-making. Employees stay because they feel supported, trusted to lead with expertise, and influence.
• Total Rewards Package: Our comprehensive total rewards package supports employees holistically, professionally and personally. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BGCA offers education and learning reimbursement, recognizing that investing in our people's development strengthens our collective impact.

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