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Director of Occupational Risk & Safety

Branch: 
YSF Association Office
Type: 
Full time
Competency level: 
Team Leader
Salary range: 
$80,000 to $100,000

Careers with a Cause

Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively influences the lives of people and communities. As the nation's leading nonprofit organization committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the YMCA of San Francisco offers more than just a job -- we offer you a career with a future and the chance to make a lasting difference in your community. At the Y, you can discover your passion and a lifelong career helping to solve some of the nation's most pressing social issues.

About the Job

Responsible for implementing policies, procedures, processes, and training necessary to help prevent and reduce incidents, occupational illnesses, and exposure to long-term health hazards by YMCA employees, members, youth participants, and guests. Develop and direct safety initiatives/projects within all branches, camps, and facilities owned and/or leased by the YMCA of San Francisco.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent experience.
  • Two (2) years of professional work experience in a related field.
  • Experience working with and knowledge of local, state, and federal safety rules and regulations (CAL OSHA, OSHA).
  • Experience with root cause analysis, incident investigation, safety assessments, and developing, implementing, and evaluating written safety plans.
  • Experience collaborating with multiple disciplines to implement policies and procedures.
  • Experience in communicating with members of the public in a service environment.
  • Ability to communicate risk-related concepts to a broad range of technical and non-technical staff.
  • Experience with aquatic safety and/or facility management.
  • Experience with camp facility safety and/or management.
  • Critical thinking and analytical skills with the ability to identify and analyze trends/issues. 
  • Excellent leadership, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
  • Proficient with Office 365.
  • Ability to travel throughout San Francisco, Marin, and San Mateo Counties.
  • Must have reliable transportation.
  • Ability to make sound business judgments promptly and demonstrated experience with prioritizing under time pressures. 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in related field or equivalent experience.
  • Insurance or OSHA experience, training, certifications.
  • Bilingual skills in English and Spanish

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All employees working with the YMCA are considered to have supervisory or disciplinary action relationship over minors.  Job offers are conditional and contingent upon background clearance. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and CA Fair Chance Act, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Everything you need to know about us

We offer the following benefits:

  • Competitive compensation
  • Comprehensive health benefits - medical and dental plans for full time employees
  • Retirement benefits – 12% employer contribution after completion of eligibility requirements
  • Employee Assistance Program for all employees
  • Commuter Benefits via pre-tax payroll deductions
  • Flexible Spending Account – Medical and Dependent Care on a pre-tax basis  
  • Use of YMCA of San Francisco Fitness facilities
  • Paid time off benefits for part time and full time employees upon completion of eligibility requirements
  • Training and staff development for all employees