Director of Operations, Parks & Recreation

The Sports Facilities Companies; Starkville (MS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) manages Starkville Parks & Recreation and Cornerstone Sports Complex and is headquartered in Starkville, MS. The Operations Director will lead the facility’s daily operations, including maintenance, housekeeping, retail, and events, while coordinating with other departments on staffing and training.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in recreation or sports management and have 3–5 years of related experience, excellent communication, and strong

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in recreation, sports management or related field and 3–5 years experience preferred.
• Food service and food service management experience preferred.
• Must have excellent interpersonal, problem solving and negotiating skills.
• Must be a team player.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have excellent computer skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Must be able to work a flexible work schedule (nights, weekends, holidays and long hours).
• Must possess current CPR/FIRST AID certifications or willing to obtain them within a specified period.
• Prior responsibility in daily P&L management and budget oversight.
• Well organized, efficient, flexible, and able to meet deadlines.
• Able to cope with many tasks at once and work tight schedules.

Responsibilities

• Hiring, train and schedule all facility team members.
• Manager Department level budget.
• Provide Budget assessments and KPI.
• Oversees front-line facility supervisors to ensure compliance with policies and laws.
• Oversees the administration with a high level of detail required in facility operation, customer rentals and event operations.
• Primary contact for all facility events, rentals and program registration.
• Event development in-house and co-partnerships.
• Assisting with sponsorship sales as needed.
• Serving as Manager-on-Duty on nights and weekends.
• Negotiates and produces contracts for relevant vendors.
• Closes liaison with Marketing and Sales in events team.
• Oversees proper cash handling procedures.
• Hires, trains, and educates staff on operations, events and safety.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Negotiation

Team player

Verbal communication

Written communication

Flexible schedule

Education

Bachelor's degree in recreation/sports management or related field

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) manages Starkville Parks & Recreation and Cornerstone Sports Complex and is headquartered in Starkville, MS. The Operations Director will lead the facility’s daily operations, including maintenance, housekeeping, retail, and events, while coordinating with other departments on staffing and training.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in recreation or sports management and have 3–5 years of related experience, excellent communication, and strong