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General Manager – Texas Agricultural Center at East Texas A&M University

The Sports Facilities CompaniesCommerce, TX, USA
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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 :

  • Some travel
  • 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
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