General Manager
$1,000,000–$1,000,000 year
On-siteCatlettsburg, Kentucky, United States
Job Summary
Oversee the financial and operating performance of Boyd County Sportsplex, optimizing profitability and managing overall food and beverage and event operations. Direct human resources activities, approve department heads, and implement corrective action plans to solve organizational problems. Analyze operations for cost reduction, coordinate budgetary control systems, and prepare reports for the County Fiscal Court. Negotiate contracts with suppliers and agencies while serving as a liaison between the facility, the Parks and Recreation Department, and external stakeholders. Represent the organization at official functions and facilitate interdepartmental collaboration to meet annual growth objectives.
Required Qualifications
- 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
- Operational knowledge of risk management, kitchen, entertainment, and sports clubs, as well as parties, corporate events, team building, and leadership development
- 2-3 weeks annually
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds waist high
Desired Qualifications
- 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
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