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The Sports Facilities Companies

General Manager

The Sports Facilities Companies, Elizabethtown, Kentucky, United States, 42701

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About The Company

The Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) is the nation\'s leading resource for managing and developing sports, recreation, wellness, and events facilities. We provide a highly collaborative and supportive culture that raises our team members to new levels of career growth. We are growing rapidly and looking for high performers at every level to grow with us. SFC has been awarded national recognition as a Top Workplace and is a workplace of choice. Our mission-focused company is entrepreneurial, team-oriented, with a culture centered on collaboration, accountability, excellence, and service.

General Manager Company: Sports Facilities Management, LLC

Location: Elizabethtown, KY

Department: Operations

Reports to: VP of Venue Management

Status: Full-time (Exempt)

Position Summary The General Manager is responsible for financial and operating performance. Objectives include profitability, client and stakeholder relations, accountability aligned with values, growth achievement, interdepartmental collaboration, employee retention and development, and implementation of major business initiatives. Responsibilities also include managing overall Food & Beverage operations and overall event operations.

Primary Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

Analyze operations to evaluate performance, identify cost-reduction opportunities, and suggest policy changes

Oversee booking and execution of entertainment events including concerts, alternative entertainment, and community events

Develop and implement P&L structure for the venue and event settlements to ensure financial performance aligns with strategy

Appoint department heads or managers and delegate responsibilities

Coordinate with ownership, advisors, and staff to discuss issues and resolve problems

Develop and implement budgetary control systems and administrative processes

Direct financial and budget activities to fund operations and maximize investments

Direct human resources activities and establishment of major departments

Direct, plan, and implement organizational policies and activities to maximize returns and productivity

Implement corrective action plans for organizational or departmental problems

Prepare and present reports on activities, expenses, budgets, and applicable regulations

Represent the organization at official functions or delegate representation

Serve as liaison between organizations, shareholders, and outside entities

Administer site location selection, construction needs, and equipment/supplies provisioning

Coordinate activities related to production, pricing, sales, and distribution of products

Negotiate or approve contracts with providers, suppliers, and agencies

Prepare budgets for approval and program funding

Review reports and recommend changes as needed

Schedule and monitor staff training on operational, safety, and legal responsibilities

Any additional duties assigned by the VP of Venue Management

Minimum Qualifications

Prior responsibility in daily P&L management and budget oversight of $10M+

Proven experience in organizing, booking, and operating entertainment events (concerts, alternative entertainment, community functions)

Operational knowledge of F&B, entertainment, parties, corporate events, and team building (preferred)

Experience working with convention & visitor bureaus, promoters, and event management in an entertainment genre

Minimum of 7 years of management experience

Operational knowledge of risk management, kitchen, entertainment, parties, corporate events, teambuilding, and leadership development

Entertainment programming and event operations expertise, including production, ticketing, and event preparation

Bachelor\'s degree in business management, sports management, marketing, hospitality, food and beverage, or related field, or equivalent experience

Travel Requirements

Some travel involved

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Will be required to sit for extended periods while operating a computer

Office and facility have intermittent noise

Must be able to lift fifty pounds waist-high

Ability to travel to national and regional events

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