Safety Analyst

Safety Analyst

The Safety Analyst plays a key role in achieving Boys & Girls Clubs of America's quality assurance goals of maintaining a 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

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 assessment findings and conclusions are based on objective evidence only.
• Prepare detailed reports summarizing 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 assessment results 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.

Supervision Exercised

• No direct reports. May monitor and coordinate the work of temporary employees and student interns.

Success Measures

• 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

Core 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 - Gathers and analyzes data, identifies trends, and applies critical thinking to make sound, informed decisions.
• Builds Networks; Communication & Stakeholder Engagement - Builds and maintains strong working relationships, communicates clearly and effectively, and actively engages stakeholders to support outcomes.
• Professional Judgment, Impartiality & Objectivity - Exercises sound judgment, makes fair and unbiased decisions, and evaluates situations based on facts, standards, and evidence.
• Confidentiality - Handles sensitive information with discretion, maintains confidentiality, and adheres to applicable policies and requirements.
• Conflict Resolution & Influence - Addresses conflicts constructively, considers diverse perspectives, and influences others toward positive and collaborative solutions.
• Planning & Execution - Prioritizes and organizes work effectively, manages resources efficiently, and executes tasks to meet deadlines and objectives.
• Continuous Improvement Mindset - Actively seeks opportunities to improve processes and performance and applies new ideas and learnings to enhance outcomes.
• Customer Focus - Anticipates and responds to customer needs, delivers timely and high-quality service, and contributes to a positive customer experience.
• Nimble Learning - Quickly adapts to new information, learns from experience, and applies new knowledge to improve performance.
• Manages Ambiguity - Operates effectively in uncertain situations, adjusts approach as needed, and makes decisions with available information.

People Leadership Competencies

• Drives Engagement- Ability to actively contribute to team participation, foster collaboration, and encourage involvement to support a positive and productive work environment.
• Balances Stakeholder Needs- Ability to consider and manage competing priorities, aligning stakeholder expectations while supporting organizational goals and objectives.

Qualifications

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.

Education & Experience

• 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.

Safety, Physical Requirements & Work Environment

Office / Remote-Based Roles: 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 SW region (MT, WY, CO, NM, KS, OK, AR, TX)

• Normal internal working environment.
• 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.

Travel Safety & Health Requirements: Adhere to company travel safety policies and approved travel procedures

Use safe transportation practices, including:

• Wear seat belts when provided
• Follow traffic laws and avoid distracted and impaired driving
• Use approved transportation providers
• Maintain situational awareness in unfamiliar environments (e.g., hotels, airports, Club communities)
• Be familiar with emergency procedures relevant to travel locations (e.g., evacuation routes, local emergency numbers)
• Carry required emergency contact information and report incidents promptly to supervision
• Determine