General Manager - Empower Adventures

at  The Sports Facilities Companies

POSITION SUMMARY:

The General Manager is responsible for the financial and operating performance of the facility. The objectives for this position include:

• Optimizing overall profitability
• Creating a positive relationship with clients and stakeholders
• Creating a culture of accountability which supports the organizational values
• Meeting or exceeding annual growth objectives
• Facilitating interdepartmental collaboration
• Employee retention and staff development
• Development of employee and operating policies
• Implementation of major business initiatives
• Implementation of solutions and systems that support the seven areas above
• Manage overall event operations

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in business management, sports management, marketing, hospitality-related field, or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 5 years of management experience
• Prior responsibility in daily P&L management and budget oversight of $1MM or greater
• Proven experience in organizing, booking, and operating in the outdoor recreation and leisure industry
• Operational knowledge of adventure sports, retail and merchandising, entertainment as well as parties, corporate events, and teambuilding preferred
• Prior experience managing adventure, sports, recreation or entertainment venue
• Prior experience managing marketing programs and campaigns
• Operational knowledge of risk management group events, team building, corporate events, and leadership development
• Skilled at identifying and creating opportunities to deliver revenue goals

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimal travel

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Analyze operations to evaluate the performance of the company and its staff to meet objectives and determine areas of potential cost reduction, program improvement, or policy change
• Represent the organization and promote its objectives at official functions, or delegate to representatives
• Appoint department heads or managers and assign or delegate responsibilities to them
• Confer with ownership, Sports Facilities Management advisors & support team, and staff members to discuss issues, coordinate activities, and resolve problems
• Coordinate the development and implementation of budgetary control systems, recordkeeping systems, and other administrative control processes
• Direct and coordinate an organization’s financial and budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, and increase efficiency
• Direct 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 departments
• Direct, plan and implement policies, objectives, and activities of organizations or businesses in to ensure continuing operations, maximize returns on investments, and increase productivity
• Implement corrective action plans to solve organizational or departmental problems
• Prepare and present reports concerning activities, expenses, budgets, government statutes and rulings and other items affecting businesses or program services
• Serve as liaisons between organizations, shareholders, and outside organizations
• Administer programs for selection of any location, potential construction needs, and provision of equipment and supplies
• Direct and coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with production, pricing, sales, and/or distribution of products
• Negotiate or approve contracts and agreements with suppliers, distributors, federal and state agencies, and other organizational entities
• Prepare budgets for approval, including those for funding and implementation of programs
• Review reports submitted by staff members to recommend approval or suggest changes
• Schedule and monitor continued training seminars for staff on various operational, safety, and legal responsibilities
• Any additional duties assigned by the VP of Venue Management

The General Manager is responsible for the financial and operating performance of the facility. The objectives for this position include:

• Optimizing overall profitability
• Creating a positive relationship with clients and stakeholders
• Creating a culture of accountability which supports the organizational values
• Meeting or exceeding annual growth objectives
• Facilitating interdepartmental collaboration
• Employee retention and staff development
• Development of employee and operating policies
• Implementation of major business initiatives
• Implementation of solutions and systems that support the seven areas above
• Manage overall event operation