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General Manager - Portland Sports Complex

PSC SFM, LLC

LOCATION: Portland, TX

DEPARTMENT: OPERATIONS

REPORTS TO: VP OF VENUE MANAGEMENT

STATUS: FULL-TIME (EXEMPT)

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Portland Sports Complex is a premier sport, recreation and entertainment destination focused on improving the health and economic vitality of Portland, TX. You will be joining a championship level team focused on fun, fulfillment and service built to enrich the community as well as your career and personal growth.

Portland Sports Complex is a managed facility by Sports Facilities Management, LLC, a Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) company with outdoor turf diamonds and long fields. SFC is the nation's leading resource for managing and developing sports, recreation, wellness, and events facilities. We provide a highly collaborative and supportive culture that raises our team members to new levels of career growth. Together, we will carve a path in a hyper-growing industry where you will enjoy the journey and learn from the industry's best while having some fun.

SFC has been awarded national recognition as a Top Workplace and is considered a workplace of choice. Our mission-focused company is highly entrepreneurial, team-oriented with a culture centered on collaboration, accountability, excellence, and service. We are growing rapidly and looking for high performers at every level to grow with us.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The General Manager is responsible for the financial and operating performance of Portland Sports Complex. The objectives for this position include:

• 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 and constant positive collaboration
• Employee retention and staff development
• Development of employee and operating policies
• Implementation of major business and financial initiatives
• Manage overall Food and Beverage operations
• Manage overall event operations at the complex

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

• Analyze operations to evaluate the performance of the company and its staff 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
• Collaborate with stakeholders, Sports Facility Management corporate support team, and staff members to create solutions and improvements to arising issues, coordinate activities, and execute as a team
• Coordinate the development and implementation of budgetary control systems, recordkeeping systems, and other administrative control processes that align with processes and requirements
• Direct and coordinate an organization's financial and budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, and increase efficiency while safeguarding the resources made available
• 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 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, and event rights holders subject to requirements and priorities
• Prepare budgets for approval, including those for funding and implementation of programs, which reflect the priorities and follow the requirements of SFM
• Review reports submitted by staff members to recommend approval or to suggest changes
• Schedule and monitor continued training seminars for staff on various operational, safety, and legal responsibilities
• Any additional duties assigned by the VP of Venue Management

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior responsibility in daily P&L management and budget oversight responsibility of $2 million or greater
• Proven experience in organizing, booking, and operating sports tournament and events; including but not limited to baseball, softball, multi purpose field, and similar activities
• Operational knowledge of food and beverage, sport travel tournaments, community sport programing, as well as parties, corporate events, and team building preferred
• Operational knowledge of facility management concepts
• Experience working with convention & visitor bureaus, regional sports commissions, and/or regional event management booking in a regional sport and/or convention center
• A minimum of 7 years of management experience
• Demonstrated ability to integrate work teams to achieve organizational goals
• Operational knowledge of risk management, incident reporting and general safety procedures
• Bachelor's degree in business management, sports management, marketing, or equivalent industry experience

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimal travel

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Will be required to sit for extended periods of time operating a computer
• Frequent night and weekend work hours
• Prolonged periods of standing or walking
• Outdoor and indoor sports environment
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds waist high