SAFETY SPOTLIGHT
Kara Moss
Director of Risk and Special Projects
Kara Moss , Director of Risk and Special Projects , plays a pivotal role in ensuring the safety and well-being of both employees and visitors across the district ’ s diverse facilities . Kara oversees comprehensive safety protocols , emergency response planning , and staff training programs that span the district ’ s varied environments , from historic farms to ice centers .
What are your main responsibilities as the Director of Risk & Special Projects at the Glenview Park District ? My main responsibility is keeping employees and visitors safe while enjoying the Glenview Park District . This includes developing emergency response plans for facilities and special events , implementing safety and risk management policies and procedures , planning and conducting staff safety trainings and conducting facility inspections .
What sparked your interest in safety and risk management ? I ’ ve always worked in the park and recreation field , starting my career in aquatic operations , which is heavily dependent on exceeding safety standards . Keeping patrons safe at the facility was something that was engrained in me since I was a lifeguard at age 15 . As I continued to work in the aquatic industry , I really enjoyed my work but I was looking to expand my knowledge and to impact other areas outside of aquatics .
What part of your job do you find most rewarding ? The most rewarding part of my job is meeting all of the staff members . I enjoy being able to go to all of our facilities where I can meet part-time staff like our fitness instructors , frontline customer service teams and camp counselors , or while collaborating with full-time program managers for their safety training or facility / program needs .
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