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GENERAL MANAGER - Texas Agricultural Center at East Texas A&M University
Sports Facilities Management, LLC
LOCATION: Commerce, TX
DEPARTMENT: OPERATIONS
REPORTS TO: VP OF VENUE MANAGEMENT
STATUS: FULL-TIME (EXEMPT)
ABOUT THE COMPANY:
East Texas A&M Agricultural center a premier destination focused on improving the health and economic vitality of Commerce, TX. 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.
East Texas A&M Agricultural is a managed facility 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 General Manager is responsible for the financial and operating performance of both the East Texas A & M Agricultural Center and the East Texas A & M Arena. 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 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, recordkeeping systems, and other administrative control processes
- Direct and coordinate an organization's financial and budget activities in order to fund operations, maximize investments, and increase efficiency
- Direct human resources activities, including the approval of human resource plans and activities, the selection of directors and other high-level staff, and establishment 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
- 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
- Administer programs for selection of any site location, potential construction needs, and provision of equipment and supplies
- 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
- Schedule and monitor continued training seminar for staff on various operational, safety, and legal responsibilities
- Any additional duties assigned by the VP of Venue Management
LIVESTOCK OPERATIONS OVERSIGHT
- Ensure department-level management oversees day-to-day care and handling of livestock (e.g., cattle, horses, goats, pigs, or sheep) in alignment with safety and welfare standards.
- Ensure compliance with animal welfare regulations and biosecurity protocols.
- Provide leadership and support for supervision and training of animal care staff.
- Monitor and manage budgets related to livestock operations, including feed, veterinary costs, and supplies.
- Oversee coordination with veterinarians for routine care and medical emergencies.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- A minimum of 7 years of management experience
- Bachelor's degree in business management, sports management, marketing, hospitality, food and beverage, related field, or equivalent experience
- Sports programming and sports event operations expertise required
- 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, and similar activities
- Operational knowledge of F&B, entertainment, and sport 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 sports and/or convention center
- Operational knowledge of risk management, kitchen, entertainment, and sports clubs, as well as parties, corporate events, teambuilding, and leadership development
- Possess current CPR/First Aid/AED certifications or must be willing to obtain them within 90 days of being hired
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
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
- Ability to travel to national events and regional events
