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The Sports Facilities Companies · 1 month ago

Operations Director – Sprowls Horizon Sports Park

Pinellas Park, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

5+ years exp

The Sports Facilities Companies is a leading resource for managing and developing sports and recreation facilities. The Operations Director will oversee the management of events, provide direction to front-line managers, and ensure compliance with policies and safety regulations.

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Responsibilities

Oversees front-line managers/supervisors to ensure compliance with SFM Policies and additional applicable laws

Participates in planning/strategic meetings

Oversees effective communications with event owners pre and post event

Oversees the administration and high level of detail required in the organization of events

Assists with labor law compliance and adherence

To be on-site at events and take responsibility for the various aspects of managing personnel and production

Assist General Manage in negotiating and produces contracts for relevant vendors building a good working relationship

Builds an overall understanding of the events in the company portfolio, their operational aims and their revenue streams

Closes liaison and communication with other departments within the events team including marketing and sales

Ensures all health & safety, quality control, expense management, security, procedures, and, facility maintenance

Oversees proper cash handling procedures

Assists sports and tournament manager with proper communication with the venues from contracts and dates to all onsite logistics

Ensures events comply with safety regulations

Assist General Manager in hiring, training, and support of all operations personnel (staff, interns, volunteers)

Creates and monitors operations team schedule

Assist the General Manager in developing and managing budgets and exercises control in expense management and facility maintenance

Analyze event performance and prepare metrics presentation

Promotes company culture and expectations to staff

Ensures staff is adequately prepared for the event

Works with General Manager and Finance Manager to develop KPI reports

Contributes to Facility Business Plan and execution

Gives operational approval for event set-up

Oversees proper reporting of inventory

Serves as MOD on nights and weekends

All additional tasks assigned by management

Qualification

Event managementOperational managementProject managementFood service managementBudget managementComputer skillsInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving skillsTeam playerVerbal communicationWritten communicationOrganizational skillsFlexibility

Required

Bachelor's degree in management, sports management, business or related field with 5-7 years experience in a leadership role in operational management and/or event management

Must have excellent interpersonal, project management and problem-solving skills

Must be a team player

Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills

Must have excellent computer skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc

Must be able to work flexible schedules including weekends, nights, and holidays

Must be willing to obtain CPR certifications

Well organized, efficient, flexible, and able to meet deadlines

Able to cope with many tasks at once and work to tight schedules

Must be able to lift 50 pounds waist high

May be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time in various conditions

Limited travel may be required

Weekends, nights and holidays required

Preferred

Food service and food service management experience preferred

Company

The Sports Facilities Companies

The Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) is the nation’s leading resource for the management and development of sports, recreation, wellness, and events facilities.

Founded in 2003

Clearwater, Florida, USA

1001-5000 employees