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General Manager

The Sports Facilities Companies
Huntsville, AL
Expired: June 03, 2023 Applications are no longer accepted.
  • Full-Time

GENERAL MANAGER - AAM SFM, LLC at Alabama A&M University

Sports Facilities Management, LLC

LOCATION: Huntsville, AL

DEPARTMENT: OPERATIONS

REPORTS TO: ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

STATUS: FULL-TIME (EXEMPT)


ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University (AAMU) is a historic, student-friendly, and community-focused institution of higher learning. Reflecting on its heritage as a historical black college and university (HBCU) and a traditional 1890 land-grant institution, AAMU functions as a teaching, research, and public service institution, including extension. Founded in 1875 by a former slave, Dr. William Hooper Councill, AAMU is a dynamic and progressive institution with a strong commitment to academic excellence. SFC will be managing operations within the campus at the Alabama A&M event center, Louis Crew Stadium, Clyde Foster auditorium, ARC auditorium, and the Elmore gymnasium.

AAM SFM, LLC at Alabama A&M University is a member of The Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) and 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 was 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. The objectives for this position include:

  • Creating a positive relationship with client and stakeholders
  • Creating a culture of accountability which supports organizational values.
  • Meeting or exceeding annual growth objectives.
  • Facilitating interdepartmental collaboration
  • Team Member 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 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, record keeping 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 seminars for staff on various operational, safety, and legal responsibilities.
  • Any additional duties assigned by the Account Executive

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Prior responsibility in daily facility management and budget oversight
  • Proven experience in organizing, event production, and logistics of sports events; including but not limited to basketball, volleyball, cheerleading events, wrestling meets, and similar activities
  • A minimum of 7 years of management experience
  • Operational knowledge of risk management, team building, and leadership development
  • Bachelor's degree in business management, sports management, related field, or equivalent experience

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Some travel involved.

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.
  • Ability to travel to national events and regional events.

Address

The Sports Facilities Companies

Huntsville, AL
35811 USA

Industry

Retail

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