The objectives for this position include:Optimizing overall profitability Creating a positive relationship with client and stakeholdersCreating a culture of accountability which supports the organizational values Meeting or exceeding annual growth objectives Facilitating interdepartmental collaboration Employee retention and staff developmentDevelopment of employee and operating policies Implementation of major business initiatives Implementation of solutions and systems that support the seven areas aboveManage overall food and beverage operationsManage overall event and meeting operationsPRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING: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 changeAppoint department heads or managers and assign or delegate responsibilities to themConfer with ownership, Sports Facilities Management advisors & support team, and staff members to discuss issues, coordinate activities, and resolve problemsCoordinate the development and implementation of budgetary control systems, record keeping systems, and other administrative control processesDirect and coordinate the organization's financial and budget activities in order to fund operations, maximize investments, and increase efficiencyDirect human resources activities, including the approval of human resource plans, the selection of directors and other high-level staff, and organization of major departmentsDirect, plan and implement policies, objectives, and activities of organizations or businesses in order to ensure continuing operations, maximize returns on investments, and increase productivityImplement corrective action plans to solve organizational or departmental problemsPrepare and present reports concerning activities, expenses, budgets, government statutes and rulings, and other items affecting businesses or program services to supervisors and County Fiscal CourtRepresent the organization and promote its objectives at official functions, or delegate representatives to do soServe as liaisons between organizations, shareholders, and outside organizationsDirect and coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with production, pricing, sales, and/or distribution of productsNegotiate or approve contracts and agreements with suppliers, distributors, federal and state agencies, and other organizational entitiesPrepare budgets for approval, including those for funding and implementation of programsReview reports submitted by staff members in order to recommend approval or to suggest changesServe 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 responsibilitiesAny additional duties assigned by the VP of Venue ManagementMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's degree in business management, sports management, marketing, hospitality, food and beverage, related field, or equivalent experiencePrior responsibility in daily P&L management and budget oversight responsibility of $1M or greaterProven 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 activitiesOperational knowledge of F&B, family entertainment centers, and fitness clubs as well as parties, corporate events, and team building preferredExperience working with convention & visitor bureaus, regional sports commissions, and/or regional event management booking in a regional sport and/or convention centersA minimum of 7 years of management experience, preferably in the sports, recreation and/or facilities, hotel, convention center and entertainment industrySenior level experience in large multi-purpose arenas or stadiumsOperational knowledge of risk management, kitchen, entertainment, and sports clubs, as well as parties, corporate events, team building, and leadership developmentSports programming and sports event operations expertise requiredTRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:2-3 weeks annuallyWORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Will be required to sit for extended periods of time operating a computerOffice and facility have intermittent noiseMust be able to lift 50 pounds waist high.