Director of Child & Club Safety presso Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tampa Bay

Position Title: Director of Child & Club Safety

Department: Risk Management

Reports to: Vice President of Risk Management

Salary/FLSA Status: Exempt/Full-time

ORGANIZATION MISSION:

The mission of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tampa Bay is to provide high-quality, out-of-school Club experiences to ensure our young people, especially those who need us most, are on track to graduate from high school with a plan for their future, demonstrate good character & citizenship, and live a healthy lifestyle. 

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Director of Child and Club Safety is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing safety protocols and procedures to ensure the well-being of all club members and staff. This role involves managing risk assessments, emergency preparedness, transportation and compliance with safety regulations across all Boys & Girls Club locations. 

 MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIIES: 

 
Safety Protocol Development 

• Implement and oversee comprehensive safety policies and procedures for all club facilities and programs.  
• Ensure all safety protocols comply with local, state, federal, and BGCA regulations.  
• Regularly review and update safety procedures to address new risks and regulatory changes. 

Risk Management 

• Conduct regular risk assessments to identify potential hazards and implement strategies to mitigate risks.  
• Oversee emergency response plans, including fire drills, lockdown procedures, and evacuation plans.  
• Investigate incidents and accidents, ensuring appropriate corrective actions are taken. 
    

Training and Education 

• Provide training to staff on safety protocols, emergency procedures, and risk management.  
• Ensure all staff are knowledgeable about and adhere to safety policies and procedures.  
• Develop educational programs for club members on personal safety and emergency preparedness. 

COMPETENCIES:

• Demonstrated ability to identify potential hazards and conduct thorough investigations of accidents/ incidents in a timely fashion.
• Knowledge of BGCA safety standards, regulations, and membership requirements to ensure full organizational adherence.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree or a combination of education and experience. 
• 3-5 years previous experience with Boys & Girls Clubs Operations or experience with a similar nonprofit organization. 
• Highly organized and motivated. 
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal. 
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and to develop solutions to problems with limited supervision. 
• Adjust direction and priorities within a fast paced and multi-faceted work environment. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Club staff, Board members, community groups and other related agencies. 
• Must have positive work ethic, attention to detail, strong imitative and be reliable.
• Valid Florida state driver’s license and clean driving history.

TRAVEL:

Travel may be required to multiple Club facilities throughout Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas County for training and/or other business purposes.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, kneel, stoop, and use a keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to bend and lift and/or move up to 30 lbs. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate - high. Flexibility to working schedules may be required due to changing needs. 

DISCLAIMER:

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this job classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job. Reasonable accommodation will be possible and based on an individual basis.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without discrimination because of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Signed by: ____________________________________________________________________

Printed Name: ________________________________________________________________

Date: ________________________________