Vice President of Safety and Enterprise Risk Management
Company: YMCA
Location: Conshohocken
Posted on: January 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Every team member at the Greater Philadelphia YMCA is guided by
our principle of Connecting People to Healthier Lives. Job
Description A member of the GPY leadership team, this position is
responsible for identifying, evaluating, and analyzing risks
inherent to the operations of the Association; formulate,
implement, administer, and evaluate risk management strategies to
efficiently and cost effectively manage risks; responsible for
educating, advising, and counseling staff to reduce or transfer
risks; remain informed of the dynamic changes that occur within the
community and make the best risk mitigation method decisions based
on the changes; participate in forums, risk management educational
programs and other educational opportunities to stay abreast of
emerging issues affecting the Y. Qualifications Bachelors Degree
with ARM, CPCU or comparable designation, 10 years of risk
management or related insurance industry experience. Knowledge of
insurance markets and experience working with underwriters and
brokers in connection with large, complex insurance programs.
Experience analyzing data and creating metrics to identify trends
and opportunities for improvement. Knowledge of occupational health
and safety regulations, best practices and policies. Commitment to
working positively anu energetically in a collaborative,
cross-functional environment. Willing and able to handle multiple
tasks and shifting priorities without sacrificing quality or client
service. Able to communicate effectively with all levels of company
management and operations, insurance brokers, government agencies
and customers; able to listen well and seek clarification,
anticipate and respond well to questions, and communicate thoughts
clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Exhibit strong
leadership skills; possess a passion for member service, building
and maintaining a culture of member service excellence Essential
Functions Ensure that children in the care of GPY and participating
programming are kept safe from harm Evaluate the Associations
operations and analyze incident/claim data to identify actual and
potential exposures Plan, develop and collaborate with the branches
to implement solutions that minimize the frequency and severity of
loss exposure to the Association. Supervise company adjusters and
third-party administrators to ensure excellent and cost-effective
handling of all claims or occurrences, including general liability,
property, workers compensation; in conjunction with counsel, manage
litigation that arises from these claims. Market, select and
maintain all the Associations commercial insurance products;
continuously evaluate these insurance products and recommend
adjustment as needed. Review, monitor and respond to health and
safety requirements, including regulatory (e.g., OSHA) and
insurance-related obligations, and participate in emergency
preparedness planning. Maintain knowledge of Association policies
and procedures, risk management, safety practices and applicable
laws. Lead by example at all times. Interact with a high level of
professionalism and accountability Run monthly enterprise-wide
safety meetings Develop and implement budget. Lead the Praesidium
Guardian Program, including recertifications Required
Certifications Bachelors Degree with ARM, CPCU or comparable
designation, 10 years of risk management or related insurance
industry experience.
Keywords: YMCA, Newark , Vice President of Safety and Enterprise Risk Management, Accounting, Auditing , Conshohocken, New Jersey
