General Manager - West Chester Baseball Complex

The Sports Facilities Companies • West Chester Township, OH

3d

About The Position

The General Manager is responsible for financial and operating performance. 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

Requirements

• A minimum of 7 years of management experience
• Bachelor's degree in business management, sports management, marketing, hospitality, food and beverage, related field, or equivalent experience
• Sports programming and sports event operations expertise required
• Prior responsibility in daily P&L management and budget oversight responsibility of $1M 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
• Possess current CPR/First Aid/AED certifications or must be willing to obtain them within 90 days of being hired

Nice To Haves

• 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 center
• Operational knowledge of risk management, kitchen, entertainment, and sports clubs, as well as parties, corporate events, teambuilding, and leadership development

Responsibilities

• 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 VP of Venue Management

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager