General Manager

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Job Summary

GENERAL MANAGER

Sports Facilities Management, LLC- Bridgeport Recreation Complex

LOCATION:                         Bridgeport,WV

DEPARTMENT:                  SFM, LLC

REPORTS TO:                   ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

STATUS:                             FULL-TIME (EXEMPT)

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Sports Facilities Management, LLC ("SFM") is emerging as the global leader in youth and adult sport, fitness, leisure and entertainment management (www.sportadvisory.com). SFM manages the day-to-day operations of world-class, community-focused sports and recreation centers, sports tourism and event-focused destinations, and sports and entertainment complexes with the mission to "improve the health and economic vitality of the communities we serve". SFM affiliated facilities hosted more than 20 million visits last year. Sports Facilities Advisory, LLC ("SFA") is the leading resource for those seeking to plan, fund, manage, and optimize sports, recreation, event and entertainment centers. 

The Bridgeport Sports and Recreation Complex is located in beautiful and historic Bridgeport, West Virginia, two hours north of the state capital, Charleston, WV and two hours south of Pittsburgh, PA.  Bridgeport's history is a story of steady advancement, beautiful homes, great city services, the finest of schools, and unequaled recreational amenities.

The facility is planned to be open in the Fall of 2020. The multisport facility will feature 6 basketball/volleyball courts, indoor turf field, competition swimming pool, full fitness center, indoor track, climbing area, and more. The 150,000+ square foot facility plans to feature first-class amenities such as locker rooms, full cafe and meeting/party rooms.

The facility will provide an atmosphere of community to sports clubs, event organizers, and participants and will focus on five principle offerings: 

• Youth sports training programs, clinics, and camps
• Sports performance and fitness training
• Youth and adult leagues, tournaments, and events
• Fun, affordable, family entertainment and food & beverage
• Facility rental for corporate meetings and social gathering events

POSITION SUMMARY:

The General Manager is responsible for the financial and operating performance of SFM, LLC.  The objectives for this position include:

• Optimizing overall profitability 
• Creating a positive relationship with client and stakeholders
• Creating a culture of accountability which supports the organizational values 
• Meeting or exceeding annual growth objectives 
• Facilitating interdepartmental collaboration 
• Employee retention and staff development
• Development of employee and operating policies 
• Implementation of major business initiatives 
• Implementation of solutions and systems that support the seven areas above
• Manage overall Food and Beverage operations
• Manage overall event operations

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Analyze operations to evaluate the performance of the company and its staff in order to meet objectives, and to determine areas of potential cost reduction, program improvement, or policy change
• Appoint department heads or managers and assign or delegate responsibilities to them
• Confer with ownership, Sports Facilities Management advisors & support team, and staff members to discuss issues, coordinate activities, and resolve problems
• Coordinate the development and implementation of budgetary control systems, recordkeeping systems, and other administrative control processes
• Direct and coordinate an organization's financial and budget activities in order to fund operations, maximize investments, and increase efficiency
• Direct human resources activities, including the approval of human resource plans and activities, the selection of directors and other high-level staff, and establishment and organization of major departments
• Direct, plan and implement policies, objectives, and activities of organizations or businesses in order to ensure continuing operations, maximize returns on investments, and increase productivity
• Implement corrective action plans to solve organizational or departmental problems
• Prepare and present reports concerning activities, expenses, budgets, government statutes and rulings, and other items affecting businesses or program services
• Represent the organization and promote its objectives at official functions, or delegate representatives to do so
• Serve as liaisons between organizations, shareholders, and outside organizations
• Administer programs for selection of any site location, potential construction needs, and provision of equipment and supplies
• Direct and coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with production, pricing, sales, and/or distribution of products
• Negotiate or approve contracts and agreements with suppliers, distributors, federal and state agencies, and other organizational entities
• Prepare budgets for approval, including those for funding and implementation of programs
• Review reports submitted by staff members in order to recommend approval or to suggest changes
• Schedule and monitor continued training seminar for staff on various operational, safety, and legal responsibilities
• Any additional duties assigned by the Account Executive

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior responsibility in daily P&L management and budget oversight responsibility of $1MM or greater
• Proven experience in organizing, booking, and operating sports tournament and events; including but not limited to basketball tournaments, volleyball tournaments, cheerleading events, wrestling meets, and similar activities
• Operational knowledge of F&B, entertainment, and sport clubs as well as parties, corporate events, and team building preferred
• Experience working with convention & visitor bureaus, regional sports commissions, and/or regional event management booking in a regional sports and/or convention centers
• A minimum of 7 years of management experience, preferably in the sports, recreation and/or facilities, hotel, convention center and entertainment industry.
• Senior level experience in large multi-purpose arenas or stadiums
• Operational knowledge of risk management, kitchen, entertainment, and sports clubs, as well as parties, corporate events, teambuilding, and leadership development
• Sports programming and sports event operations expertise required
• Bachelor's degree in business management, sports management, marketing, hospitality, food and beverage, related field, or equivalent experience

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Minimal to no traveling

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Will be required to sit for extended periods of time operating a computer
• Office and facility have intermittent noise
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds waist high