General Manager

JLR Assoc; Illinois; Presencial; USD 116.000 - 145.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Comprehensive benefits

Descripción de la vacante

JLR Associates seeks a General Manager to lead a large, mission-driven community recreation center in Chicago, IL. The role oversees operations, programs, facilities, and financial performance while ensuring a safe, welcoming experience for members and guests.

Ideal candidates have at least 10 years of leadership experience in similar facilities and a track record of managing multi-million dollar budgets and facilities over 50,000 sq ft. A bachelor’s degree is required; master’s is a plus.

Formación

• 10+ years of leadership experience in recreation/sports facilities.
• Experience budgeting at least $3 million for a large facility.
• Managing facilities over 50,000 square feet.
• Proven cross-functional leadership in a sales-focused organization.
• Bachelor’s in recreation management or related field; nonprofit experience a plus.
• Master’s degree preferred is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Strengthen financial performance through budgeting and identifying revenue opportunities.
• Lead a strong management team with clear priorities across programs, operations, facilities, and business.
• Deliver a consistent guest experience with service standards and issue resolution.
• Keep the facility safe through maintenance, risk management, and safety practices.
• Connect programs to community needs across departments to maximize space and resources.

Conocimientos

Leadership experience

Budget management

Facility management

Cross-functional leadership

Financial discipline & safety

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in recreation management or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Descripción del empleo

General Manager — Chicago, IL

Compensation: $116,000–$145,000 plus comprehensive benefits

JLR Associates is seeking a General Manager to lead a large, mission-driven community recreation center in Chicago. This leader will oversee operations, programs, facilities, and financial performance while building a safe, welcoming experience for members and guests.

What you’ll be expected to accomplish

• Strengthen financial performance. Develop and manage the annual operating budget, keep programs financially sound, and identify opportunities to improve revenue and use of the facility.

• Lead a strong management team. Set clear priorities for program, operations, facilities, and business leaders. Build effective staffing plans and hold teams accountable for service and results.

• Deliver a consistent guest experience. Establish service standards, evaluate performance, and address issues that affect members, families, and community partners.

• Keep the facility safe and ready to serve. Oversee maintenance, risk management, child safety practices, equipment needs, and capital improvement planning.

• Connect programs to community needs. Work across departments to maintain high-quality offerings and make full use of the center’s space and resources.

What you’ll bring

• At least 10 years of leadership experience in a comprehensive recreation, sports, athletic, educational, or similar facility, including experience as a General Manager or senior operations leader.

• Experience developing and administering a facility budget of at least $3 million and managing an indoor facility of at least 50,000 square feet.

• Experience leading teams across multiple functions and contributing to a sales-focused organization.

• The ability to balance financial discipline, operational detail, safety, and a service-centered mission.

• A bachelor’s degree in recreation management or a related field. Nonprofit management experience and a master’s degree are pluses.

This is an opportunity to lead a complex community facility where strong operations and thoughtful leadership can make a visible difference every day.