Stadium Operations Manager
Position Overview:
The Bowling Green Hot Rods are seeking to fill the role of Stadium Operations Manager. This position will be responsible for maintaining Bowling Green Ballpark – a 5,000-seat facility in beautiful downtown Bowling Green, Kentucky. Individual is responsible for ensuring the facility operates effectively during all Hot Rods home games as well as non-baseball related events. Individual must have strong management skills, be enthusiastic, organized, attentive, and team-oriented leading the Bowling Green Hot Rods in achieving facility goals.
During the 2019 off-season, the Hot Rods invested $2.5 Million dollars in capital improvement including renovations to the Performance Foodservice Club, installed one of the largest video boards in all of MiLB, finished the 360 degree concourse walkway, brand new playing surface and installed a splash pad. The Hot Rods averaged over 2,500+ fans per game during the 2021 season, while adding another 150 special events throughout the year! With that, growth comes a great opportunity to mold and help lead our organization as a high energy, dedicated operations professional, and key member of our team.
Position Responsibilities:
- Oversee stadium cleanliness and keep a working inventory of janitorial supplies to guarantee Bowling Green Ballpark is always first class and “game ready”
- Manage game day staff for the Kids Play Area, Bat Boys and Fan Host.
- Set up/tear down for games and stadium special events including company picnics, parties, concerts, weddings, company outings/meetings, etc.
- Complete preventative and routine maintenance according to daily, weekly, and annual maintenance schedule for Bowling Green Ballpark. This includes basic upkeep of HVAC, plumbing, painting, winterization/de-winterization and all other building and facility needs.
- Ability to communicate with vendors in regard to maintenance issues, services and products.
- Install and manage all stadium signage including outfield wall pads, concourse, exterior/interior, suite façade, concession, etc. This position needs to be comfortable operating heavy machinery such as a scissor and boom lift.
- Maintain an organized shop as well as operations supply inventory.
- Ability to use power tools and ensure tools and equipment are properly maintained and repaired.
- Troubleshoot facility problems in a quick and effective manner
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications:
- One to Two years of facility or operations management experience
- Strong work ethic and goal-orientated
- General understanding of the everyday workings of a facility
- Extended hours from February to September
- Able to handle multiple projects at once
- Enthusiastic attitude, willing to assist others as needed
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds and work in a fast-paced environment
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
