Safeguarding Coordinator

**Job Title:** Safeguarding Coordinator **Department:** Soccer – Team – Colorado Rapids **Business Unit:** KSE **Location:** Commerce City, CO—Dick’s Sporting Goods Park **Reports To:** Safeguarding Director **Employment Type:** Full Time– Hourly – Non-Exempt **Supervisor Position:** No **Posting End Date:** 07/31/2026 **\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_** Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) is an American Sports and Entertainment holding company based in Denver, Colorado. KSE is committed to providing world class sports and entertainment for both live and broadcast audiences. We are the employer of choice as the owner and operator of Ball Arena, DICK’S Sporting Goods Park, the Paramount Theatre, 1STBANK Center, Denver Nuggets (NBA), the Colorado Avalanche (NHL), Colorado Mammoth (NLL), Colorado Rapids (MLS), Altitude Sports & Entertainment, Major League Fishing/Fishing League Worldwide (MLFLW), Winnercomm, Outdoor Sportsman Group and SkyCam. **The Colorado Rapids Soccer Club based in Commerce City, CO, aspires to be a global leader in club safe sport practices. We believe in the importance of safeguarding all club stakeholders from abuse, harassment, and other types of misconduct and are dedicated to providing educational opportunities to individuals who share our passion for safe sport.** **Position Summary** The Safeguarding Coordinator will support the Safeguarding Director in the day-to-day delivery of the Club's safeguarding program by helping coordinate safeguarding operations, education, compliance, and player wellbeing initiatives across all levels of the Club, including the First Team, Rapids 2, and Academy. The role will contribute to fostering a positive safeguarding culture by supporting the implementation of safeguarding policies, procedures, and education throughout the Club. **Examples of work performed** - Assist the Safeguarding Director in reviewing, updating, and implementing the Colorado Rapids' SafeSport policies and procedures that safeguard the Club's First Team, Rapids 2, and Academy. - Collaborate with staff across the Club's First Team, Rapids 2, and Academy to support the implementation, communication, and consistent application of SafeSport policies, procedures, and best practices. - Work closely with the Club’s mental health practitioners to promote player wellbeing, ensuring a coordinated approach to safeguarding, mental health, and appropriate support pathways. - Coordinate the delivery and administration of SafeSport training across the Club, maintaining accurate completion records and supporting compliance with League and Club requirements. - Support the ongoing development and delivery of Club-specific safeguarding education (to supplement mandatory U.S. Center for SafeSport training) to raise awareness, strengthen the safeguarding culture, and improve the prevention and reporting of misconduct. - Assist with planning, coordinating, and delivering safeguarding initiatives and projects across the Club. - Assist with delivering SafeSport presentations to internal departments. - Serve as a key point of contact for safeguarding concerns by supporting timely reporting, documentation, and appropriate escalation in line with League, federal, and Club policies. - Assist the Safeguarding Director with the administration of confidential safeguarding concerns and investigations by maintaining accurate documentation, following established procedures, and applying a trauma-informed approach to support player wellbeing. - Assist with the Club's disciplinary processes, including preparing documentation and participating in disciplinary committee meetings as required. - Assist with implementing educational and restorative interventions following safeguarding concerns, as directed by the Safeguarding Director. - Maintain confidential safeguarding records, databases, and de…