Safety Training Coordinator

POSITION SUMMARY: The Safety Training Coordinator provides leadership and management for the organization’s safety initiatives related to risk, safety training, aquatics training, child abuse prevention, and insurance initiatives. This role is responsible for identifying and controlling, eliminating or reducing the conditions and practices which cause loss and/or exposures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Coordinates, conducts, and monitors the training needs for Aquatics, Childcare and other employees to attain/maintain CPR, First Aid and AED certifications. Provides or schedules refresher training courses and post-accident follow-ups.
• Develops, implements and supervises department-wide training and safety activities; oversees scheduling of programs and instructors
• Advises staff about changes to certification and safety requirements. Maintains records and prepares reports as necessary to ensure compliance with applicable regulations..
• Serves as an information resource and advisor for staff regarding safety questions.
• Assesses on-the-job performance of safety best practices through observation and training.
• Provides appropriate courses of instruction in lifesaving operations, safety and security programs.
• Promotes safety through engagement of all employees by participating in safety committees and training programs.
• Plans, reviews and updates safety policies, guidelines, and standard operating procedures. Makes recommendations to management to minimize risk exposure.
• Reviews and maintains facility emergency plans; coordinates with Fire Department, police staff.
• Conducts facility risk assessments for main branch and satellite locations.
• Responsible for Safety Risk Assessments through the management of accident investigations and hazard identifications and coordination of employee injuries with the Employee Services Director.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required by business necessity.