Site Safety & Operations Coordinator

Boys & Girls Clubs of San Leandro; San Francisco (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Site Safety and Operations Coordinator to ensure a safe and structured environment for youth. In this vital role, you will oversee daily operations, implement safety protocols, and manage staff training. Your leadership will foster a culture of safety and compliance, ensuring that the program runs smoothly and effectively. If you are passionate about youth development and have a proactive approach to safety and operations, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a significant impact in the lives of young people.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Time-off

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience working with school-aged youth in educational settings.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily site operations and ensure adherence to safety protocols.
• Implement safety procedures and conduct regular drills.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Some College Coursework

Tools

Incident Reporting Software

Scheduling Platforms

Job description

Description

Title: Site Safety and Operations Coordinator

Organization: Boys and Girls Clubs of San Leandro

Location: School–based Site

Department: Programming

Reports to: Program Manager

Direct Reports: None

Exempt Status: Non-Exempt

Position Type: Full-Time, On-Site

Compensation: Hourly Rate - $23-$33 / 30-35 hours

Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Time-off

About Boys & Girls Clubs of San Leandro

For more than 75 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of San Leandro (BGCSL) has proudly served as the leading provider of youth services in San Leandro and surrounding communities. Our mission is to inspire and enable all young people—especially those who need us most—to reach their full potential in a safe, positive, and engaging environment.

When school is out, Clubs are in! BGCSL offers a wide range of programs for youth ages 4 to 18, including after-school programs, school break day camps, summer camps, and more. We take pride in providing supportive spaces where our youth can learn, grow, and thrive.

Today, BGCSL serves more than 5,000 youth across 25 Clubs, including 24 school-based Clubs in San Leandro, San Lorenzo, Hayward, and Union City, and our dedicated Teen Clubhouse.

Position Overview:

The Site Safety & Operations Coordinator (SSOC) is a key leader in fostering a safe, structured, and welcoming after-school environment for youth and staff. This role ensures smooth daily operations by overseeing safety protocols, managing site logistics, and supporting staff in upholding the highest standards of care. Through proactive training, incident response, and collaboration with school and organizational leadership, the SSOC plays a vital role in creating an environment where students can learn and thrive.

This position is central to the BGCSL’s mission by ensuring that safety and operational excellence are seamlessly integrated into the program. By maintaining compliance, training staff in emergency procedures, and strengthening site security, the SSOC helps sustain a program where students feel secure and supported, allowing them to fully engage in enriching after-school experiences.

What makes this role unique is its dynamic blend of safety leadership, hands-on operational management, and staff development. The SSOC not only ensures compliance and emergency readiness but also plays a key role in coaching staff and fostering a culture of safety. This is a role for a proactive, solutions-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about creating a safe and structured space for youth development.

Essential Functions:

• Daily Operations & Compliance: Oversee daily site operations, ensuring adherence to BGCSL, School Site, and District policies while maintaining a structured and efficient environment.
• Safety Protocols & Emergency Preparedness: Implement and lead safety procedures, conduct regular drills, and work closely with the Director of Club Safety and Operations to align on best practices.
• Incident Management & Reporting: Investigate, document, and implement corrective actions for safety incidents while ensuring compliance with safety standards through monthly inspections.
• Staff Training & Development: Lead onboarding, ongoing training, and certification programs for staff in collaboration with Learning & Development and HR, ensuring CPR and first aid compliance.
• Student & Facility Oversight: Manage student enrollment, class assignments, and check-in/out processes through MyClubHub while ensuring a safe, organized, and functional site environment.
• Regulatory Compliance & Documentation: Maintain accurate safety records, incident reports, and compliance documentation while coordinating with school administration for facility access and resources.
• Collaboration & Communication: Provide regular updates to leadership on safety improvements and operational needs while partnering with district safety teams to align protocols and best practices.
• Culture of Safety & Teamwork: Foster a proactive, safety-focused environment where all staff are engaged in maintaining security, order, and student well-being.

Qualifications & Experience:

Required:

• Experience: At least two years of experience working with school-aged youth in an educational or after-school setting (excluding daycare environments).
• Certifications: Current First Aid and CPR certification or willingness to obtain before the start date.
• Commitment: Availability for the entire academic school year, including training sessions and after-school closeout operations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with students, staff, parents, and external partners.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Preferred:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or some college coursework in a relevant field.
• Safety & Operations Experience: Prior experience in site safety, operations, or facility management in an educational or youth development setting.
• Incident Management: Experience in incident investigation, root cause analysis, and reporting, with the ability to communicate safety and operational concerns to leadership and external stakeholders.
• Technical Skills: Familiarity with facility management, safety monitoring, and communication tools (e.g., incident reporting software, scheduling platforms).
• Leadership & Budgeting: Experience managing budgets, prioritizing daily tasks, and balancing short-term needs with long-term safety and operational goals.
• Driver’s License: Valid California driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Work Environment:

The Site Safety and Operation Coordinator will work primarily in a school-based site at the Boys & Girls Club of San Leandro. This role may as needed require flexibility to accommodate organizational events or deadlines. Key aspects of the work environment include:

• Frequently required to stand.
• Frequently required to walk.
• Frequently required to sit.
• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl.
• Continually required to talk or hear.
• Frequently exposure to outside weather conditions.
• Occasionally exposure to bloodborne and airborne pathogens or infectious materials (Communicable diseases in an office environment including COVID-19, common cold, and flu viruses. Negative TB screen required).
• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment may vary from location, light to moderate.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds.