General Manager - Romulus Athletic Center

The Sports Facilities Companies•Romulus, MI

12d

About The Position

The General Manager is responsible for the financial and operating performance of Romulus Athletic Center. The objectives for this position include: Optimizing overall profitability Creating a positive relationship with client 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 food and beverage operations Manage overall event and meeting operations

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business management, sports management, marketing, hospitality, food and beverage, related field, or equivalent experience
Prior responsibility in daily P&L management and budget oversight responsibility of $1M or greater
Proven experience in organizing, booking, and operating sports tournament and events; including but not limited to basketball tournaments, volleyball tournaments, cheerleading events, wrestling meets, trade shows and similar activities
A minimum of 7 years of management experience, preferably in the sports, recreation and/or facilities, hotel, convention center and entertainment industry
Senior level experience in large multi-purpose arenas or stadiums
Sports programming and sports event operations expertise required
2-3 weeks annually

Nice To Haves

Operational knowledge of F&B, family entertainment centers, and fitness clubs as well as parties, corporate events, and team building preferred
Experience working with convention & visitor bureaus, regional sports commissions, and/or regional event management booking in a regional sport and/or convention centers
Operational knowledge of risk management, kitchen, entertainment, and sports clubs, as well as parties, corporate events, team building, and leadership development

Responsibilities

Analyze operations to evaluate the performance of the company and its staff in order to meet objectives, and to determine areas of potential cost reduction, program improvement, or policy change
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, record keeping systems, and other administrative control processes
Direct and coordinate the organization's financial and budget activities in order to fund operations, maximize investments, and increase efficiency
Direct human resources activities, including the approval of human resource plans, the selection of directors and other high-level staff, and organization of major departments
Direct, plan and implement policies, objectives, and activities of organizations or businesses in order 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 to supervisors and City Council
Represent the organization and promote its objectives at official functions, or delegate representatives to do so
Serve as liaisons between organizations, shareholders, and outside organizations
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 in order to recommend approval or to suggest changes
Serve as a liaison between the facility and the Parks and Recreation Department.
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