Risk & Compliance Manager

YMCA of the Chippewa Valley; Eau Claire, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FREE YMCA Membership

Discounts on YMCA programs

Flexible schedules

Competitive paid time off

Paid trainings & certifications

Strong retirement contribution

Child Care discounts

Job summary

The YMCA of the Chippewa Valley is seeking a Risk & Compliance Manager to lead efforts in safety, risk management, and regulatory compliance. This role involves close collaboration with branch leaders and senior leadership.

You will drive initiatives that protect people and programs while conducting audits, coordinating incident responses, and ensuring adherence to OSHA standards. A Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of relevant experience are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in risk management, safety, compliance, or insurance.
• Ability to conduct audits and ensure corrective actions.
• Knowledge of OSHA and workplace safety principles.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate insurance claims, incident reporting, and investigations.
• Conduct safety audits and identify improvement opportunities.
• Prepare locations for inspections and track corrective actions.

Skills

Risk management

Safety compliance

Operational problem-solving

Insurance knowledge

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management or related field

Job description

The YMCA of the Chippewa Valley is seeking a Risk & Compliance Manager to lead and coordinate organization-wide efforts related to safety, risk management, regulatory compliance, and loss prevention. This is a hands-on role that works closely with branch leaders, Human Resources, Facilities, Operations, and senior leadership.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

At the YMCA, safety and risk management is about more than just compliance, it's part of our commitment to creating environments where children, families, members, employees, and volunteers can thrive.

In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Make an impact across the entire organization.
• Partner with leaders and staff throughout our YMCA locations.
• Solve real-world operational and safety challenges.
• Help prevent incidents before they happen.
• Strengthen practices that protect our people, programs, and the organization.
• Balance independent responsibility with collaborative problem-solving.

What You’ll Do

Serve as the YMCA’s primary resource for day-to-day risk, safety, and compliance matters.

Coordinate insurance claims, incident reporting, investigations, documentation, and follow-up.

Conduct branch and program safety audits and identify opportunities for improvement.

Monitor workplace safety and support compliance with OSHA and other applicable requirements.

Support child protection and participant safety, including Praesidium standards and practices.

Monitor aquatics safety and compliance in partnership with Aquatics leadership.

Prepare YMCA locations for insurance, regulatory, and safety inspections.

Document and track corrective actions through completion.

Monitor required safety and risk-management training.

Identify trends in incidents, claims, audits, and safety concerns and recommend preventive actions.

Participate in applicable YMCA of the USA risk-management initiatives and bring best practices back to the organization.

Provide regular risk and compliance updates to senior leadership.

Key Qualifications

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Safety, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

3+ years of experience in risk management, safety, compliance, operations, insurance, or a related field.

Knowledge of workplace safety and risk-management principles.

Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with demonstrated follow-through.

Ability to conduct audits, document findings, and ensure corrective actions are completed.

Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with employees and leaders at all levels.

Ability to travel between YMCA of the Chippewa Valley locations.

Experience with insurance claims, OSHA/workplace safety, aquatics safety, child protection, Praesidium, regulatory audits, risk-management programs, or YMCA operations is a plus.

Full-Time Employee Benefits

• FREE YMCA Membership (includes Household Membership)
• Discounts on YMCA programs and services for you and your household

Work-Life Balance

• Flexible schedules for work-life harmony
• Competitive paid time off program

Professional Growth

• Paid trainings & certifications (CPR, First Aid, YMCA Leadership)
• Gain valuable experience in customer service, problem solving, and people skills
• Strong employer retirement contribution (12% after qualifying)

Family Support

• Incredible discounts on Child Care Center, School Age Child Care, Camp Manitou & Summer Day Camps

Community & Connections

• Build lasting relationships with members and staff
• Connect and make a difference in your community