General Manager

General Manager - Gadsden Athletic Center GAC SFM, LLCLOCATION: Gadsden, ALPOSITION SUMMARY:The General Manager is responsible for the financial and operating performance. The objectives for this position include:Optimizing overall profitabilityCreating a positive relationship with client and stakeholdersCreating a culture of accountability which supports the organizational valuesMeeting or exceeding annual growth objectivesFacilitating interdepartmental collaborationEmployee retention and staff developmentDevelopment of Team Members and operating policiesImplementation of major business initiativesManage overall Food and Beverage operationsManage overall event operationsPRIMARY 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 changeAppoint department heads or managers and assign or delegate responsibilities to themConfer with ownership, Sports Facilities Management advisors & support team, and staff members to discuss issues, coordinate activities, and resolve problemsCoordinate the development and implementation of budgetary control systems, recordkeeping systems, and other administrative control processesDirect and coordinate an organization's financial and budget activities in order to fund operations, maximize investments, and increase efficiencyDirect administrative activities, including the approval of administrative plans and activities, the selection of directors and other high-level staff, and establishment and organization of major departmentsDirect, plan and implement policies, objectives, and activities of organizations or businesses in order to ensure continuing operations, maximize returns on investments, and increase productivityImplement corrective action plans to solve organizational or departmental problemsPrepare and present reports concerning activities, expenses, budgets, government statutes and rulings, and other items affecting businesses or program servicesRepresent the organization and promote its objectives at official functions, or delegate representatives to do soServe as liaisons between organizations, shareholders, community shareholders, and outside organizationsEffectively communicate and regularly present to tourism commission and community groupsAdminister programs for selection of any site location, potential construction needs, and provision of equipment and suppliesDirect and coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with production, pricing, sales, and/or distribution of productsNegotiate or approve contracts and agreements with suppliers, distributors, federal and state agencies, and other organizational entitiesPrepare budgets for approval, including those for funding and implementation of programsReview reports submitted by staff members in order to recommend approval or to suggest changesSchedule and monitor continued training seminar for staff on various operational, safety, and legal responsibilitiesAny additional duties assigned by the VP of Venue ManagementMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Prior responsibility in daily P&L management and budget oversight responsibility of $4MM or greaterProven experience in organizing, booking, and operating sports tournaments and events; including but not limited to baseball, softball, soccer and other similar activitiesOperational knowledge of F&B, entertainment, and sport clubs as well as parties, corporate events, and team building preferredExperience working with convention & visitor bureaus, regional sports commissions, and/or regional event management booking in a regional sportsA minimum of 7 years of management experienceOperational knowledge of risk management, kitchen operations, entertainment, and sports clubs, as well as parties, corporate events teambuilding, and leadership developmentSports programming and sports event operations expertise requiredBachelor's degree in business management, sports management, marketing, hospitality, food and beverage, related field, or equivalent experienceTRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:Some travelWORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Will be required to sit for extended periods of time operating a computerOffice and facility have intermittent noiseMust be able to lift 40 pounds waist highMust be available to work nights and weekends