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The Sports Facilities Advisory & Management

Baseball Operations Manager - Ballparks of America/Sho-Me

The Sports Facilities Advisory & Management, Branson, Missouri, United States, 65616

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Operations Manager - Ballparks of America/Sho-Me

Sports Facilities Management, LLC

LOCATION: Branson, MO

DEPARTMENT: OPERATIONS

REPORTS TO: GENERAL MANAGER

STATUS: FULL-TIME (EXEMPT)

ABOUT THE COMPANY Ballparks of America and Sho-Me Baseball delivers the ultimate tournament experience for players, families, and coaches for Branson West, MO. You will be joining a championship level team focused on fun, fulfillment and service built to enrich the community as well as your career and personal growth.

Ballparks of America and Sho-Me are managed facilities by Sports Facilities Management, LLC, a Sports Facilities Companies SFC company. 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. Together, we will carve a path in a hyper‑growing industry where you will enjoy the journey and learn from the industry's best while having some fun.

SFC has been awarded national recognition as a Top Workplace and is considered a workplace of choice. Our mission‑focused company is highly entrepreneurial, team‑oriented with a culture centered on collaboration, accountability, excellence, and service. We are growing rapidly and looking for high performers at every level to grow with us.

POSITION SUMMARY The Operations Director will be responsible for the overall management of events at the complex. This position provides direction, training and development opportunities to front‑line managers and part‑time staff during events. The Director will work closely with outside event owners, other leaders and the Finance Manager in order to successfully accomplish these responsibilities.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

Oversees front line managers/supervisors to ensure compliance with SFM policies and additional applicable laws

Participates in planning/strategic meetings

Oversees effective communications with event owners pre and post event

Oversees the administration and high level of detail required in the organization of events

Assists with labor law compliance and adherence

To be on‑site at events and take responsibility for the various aspects of managing personnel and production

Negotiates and produces contracts for relevant vendors building a good working relationship

Builds an overall understanding of the events in the company portfolio, their operational aims and their revenue streams

Closes liaison and communication with other departments within the events team including marketing and sales

Ensures all health & safety, quality control, expense management, security, procedures, and, facility maintenance

Oversees proper cash handling procedures

Assists sports and tournament manager with proper communication with the venues from contracts and dates to all onsite logistics

Lead cross‑functional teams

Ensures events comply with safety regulations

Hires, trains, and educates staff on proper event and safety procedures

Creates and monitors leadership team schedule

Develops and manages budgets and exercises control in expense management and facility maintenance

Analyze event performance and prepare metrics presentation

Promotes company culture and expectations to staff

Ensures staff is adequately prepared for the event

Works with General Manager and Finance Manager to develop KPI reports

Contributes to Facility Business Plan and execution

Gives final operational approval for event set‑up

Oversees proper reporting of inventory

Serves as MOD on nights and weekends

All additional tasks assigned by management

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in management, sports management, business or related field with 3‑5 years of experience in a leadership role in operational management and/or event management

Food service and food service management experience preferred

Must have excellent interpersonal, project management and problem‑solving 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 flexible schedules including weekends, nights, and holidays

Must be willing to obtain CPR certifications

Well organized, efficient, flexible, and able to meet deadlines

Able to cope with many tasks at once and work to tight schedules

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must be able to lift 50 pounds waist high

May be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time in various conditions

Limited travel may be required

Weekends, nights and holidays required

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