General Manager

General Manager - Portland Sports ComplexPortland 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 SummaryThe 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 stakeholdersCreating a culture of accountability which supports the organizational valuesMeeting or exceeding annual growth objectivesFacilitating interdepartmental collaboration and constant positive collaborationEmployee retention and staff developmentDevelopment of employee and operating policiesImplementation of major business and financial initiativesManage overall Food and Beverage operationsManage overall event operations at the complexPrimary 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 changeAppoint department heads or managers and assign or delegate responsibilities to themCollaborate 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 teamCoordinate the development and implementation of budgetary control systems, recordkeeping systems, and other administrative control processes that align with processes and requirementsDirect and coordinate an organization's financial and budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, and increase efficiency while safeguarding the resources made availableDirect 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 departmentsDirect, plan and implement policies, objectives, and activities of organizations or businesses 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, and outside organizationsAdminister 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, and event rights holders subject to requirements and prioritiesPrepare budgets for approval, including those for funding and implementation of programs, which reflect the priorities and follow the requirements of SFMReview reports submitted by staff members to recommend approval or to suggest changesSchedule and monitor continued training seminars 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 $2 million or greaterProven experience in organizing, booking, and operating sports tournament and events; including but not limited to baseball, softball, multi purpose field, and similar activitiesOperational knowledge of food and beverage, sport travel tournaments, community sport programing, as well as parties, corporate events, and team building preferredOperational knowledge of facility management conceptsExperience working with convention & visitor bureaus, regional sports commissions, and/or regional event management booking in a regional sport and/or convention centerA minimum of 7 years of management experienceDemonstrated ability to integrate work teams to achieve organizational goalsOperational knowledge of risk management, incident reporting and general safety proceduresBachelor's degree in business management, sports management, marketing, or equivalent industry experienceTravel Requirements:Minimal travelWorking Conditions and Physical Demands:Will be required to sit for extended periods of time operating a computerFrequent night and weekend work hoursProlonged periods of standing or walkingOutdoor and indoor sports environmentMust be able to lift 50 pounds waist high