Athletic Center General Manager — Growth, Events & Ops

The Sports Facilities Advisory & Management; Gadsden (AL); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Gadsden Athletic Center is seeking a General Manager to lead the operations of the Gadsden facility. You will drive profitability, oversee food and beverage and events, and build a high-performance team.

Reporting to VP of Venue Management, you will set budgets, develop policies, engage with clients and community partners, and ensure compliance while delivering exceptional guest experiences. This leadership role requires at least 7 years of management experience in sports or entertainment

Qualifications

• Prior responsibility in daily P&L management and budget oversight of $4MM or greater.
• Proven experience organizing, booking, and operating sports tournaments and events; including baseball, softball, soccer and similar activities.
• Operational knowledge of F&B, entertainment, and sport clubs as well as parties, corporate events, and teambuilding preferred.
• Experience working with convention & visitor bureaus, regional sports commissions, and/or regional event management booking in a regional sports setting.
• Minimum of 7 years of management experience.
• Operational knowledge of risk management, kitchen operations, entertainment, and sports clubs, as well as parties, corporate events, teambuilding, and leadership development.
• Sports programming and sports event operations expertise required.
• Bachelor's degree in business management, sports management, marketing, hospitality, food and beverage, related field, or equivalent experience.

Responsabilités

• Analyze operations to evaluate performance and identify cost reductions, program improvements, or policy changes.
• Appoint department heads or managers and delegate responsibilities.
• Confer with ownership, advisors and staff to discuss issues, coordinate activities, and resolve problems.
• Coordinate budgetary control systems and recordkeeping processes.
• Direct and coordinate financial and budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, and increase efficiency.
• Oversee major administrative plans, staff selection, and establishment of departments.
• Lead policies and activities to maximize returns on investments and productivity.
• Prepare and present reports on activities, expenses, budgets, and regulatory compliance.
• Represent the organization at official functions and with stakeholders.
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers, distributors, and agencies.
• Prepare budgets for approval and monitor funding for programs.
• Schedule and supervise staff training on operational, safety, and legal responsibilities.

Connaissances

P&L management

Budget oversight

Event operations

Sports programming

Staff development

Vendor negotiation

Formation

Bachelor's degree in business management or related field

Description du poste

Gadsden Athletic Center is seeking a General Manager to lead the operations of the Gadsden facility. You will drive profitability, oversee food and beverage and events, and build a high-performance team.

Reporting to VP of Venue Management, you will set budgets, develop policies, engage with clients and community partners, and ensure compliance while delivering exceptional guest experiences. This leadership role requires at least 7 years of management experience in sports or entertainment