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Sport Advisory

General Manager - Destination KP

Sport Advisory, New York, New York, us, 10261


**GENERAL MANAGER****Sports Facilities Management, LLC - Destination KP***LOCATION:* *Kings Park, NY***DEPARTMENT: OPERATIONS****REPORTS TO: ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE****STATUS: FULL-TIME (EXEMPT)****ABOUT THE COMPANY:**The Sports Facilities Advisory, LLC (SFA), Sports Facilities Development, LLC, and Sports Facilities Management, LLC (SFM) are headquartered in Clearwater, FL. Founded in 2003, SFA has served more than 2,000 communities, produced more than $10 billion in institutional-grade financial forecasts, and provided funding strategies and solutions for more than 70+ youth and amateur sports and recreation complexes worldwide. SFD serves facility owners through owner's representation, venue planning, and procurement services during pre-development and construction. SFM provides industry-leading, results-driven management solutions for sports, fitness, recreation, and event venues nationwide. Since 2014, SFM-affiliated venues have hosted more than 100 million visitors and generated hundreds of millions of dollars in economic impact. For more information, visit: sportsfacilities.com and sfnetwork.com.Destination KP is strategically located in Long Island, New York, one of the largest hubs for youth sports in the United States. Destination KP's location makes it easily accessible through a variety of different transportation options catering to both New York residents and teams traveling from games and tournaments from out of state. The complex will boast 42.6 acres that includes 10 outdoor turf fields, a 65,000 square foot indoor facility, full-service caf, 50,000 square foot medical building and commercial space, a state of the art health club, and retail space. Destination KP is one of the newest members of the SFM Network, the nation's largest and fastest growing network of sports facilities and is operated by the industry-leader in outsourced operations, The Sports Facilities Companies.**POSITION SUMMARY:**The General Manager is responsible for the financial and operating performance of Morristown Landing. 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**PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:*** 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 personnel 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 seminar for staff on various operational, safety, and legal responsibilities* Any additional duties assigned by the Account Executive**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:*** Prior responsibility in daily P&L management and budget oversight responsibility of $1MM 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* 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* 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* Operational knowledge of risk management, kitchen, entertainment, and sports clubs, as well as parties, corporate events, team building, and leadership development* Sports programming and sports event operations expertise required* Bachelor's degree in business management, sports management, marketing, hospitality, food and beverage, related field, or equivalent experience**TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS*** 2-3 weeks annually**WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS*** Will be required to sit for extended periods of time operating a computer* Office and facility have intermittent noise* Must be able to lift 50 pounds waist high