The Sports Facilities Companies · 1 week ago
Director of Operations-Scheels Sports Park at Legacy Pointe
Springfield, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$52K/yr - $62K/yr
8+ years expThe Sports Facilities Companies is a leading resource for managing and developing sports, recreation, wellness, and events facilities. The Operations Director will oversee the management of operations at SCHEELS Sports Park, focusing on maintenance, events, security, and staff management to enhance the facility's effectiveness and community engagement.
ConsultingRecreationSports
Responsibilities
Directly aligning with the SFM Mission Statement and Core Values
Hiring, training and developing the Operations Team
Providing direct oversight & leadership to the Operations Manager and Tournaments & Programming Manager roles
Serving as an integral member of the SFM Leadership Committee
Providing necessary operational support to every department when needed
Creating and developing relationships with rights-holders who produce events that align with the SFM Mission
Effectively managing the Operations Team budget year-over-year
Assisting with new Team member orientation
Striving for consistent growth in events & sports tournaments
Providing valuable operational input during venue-wide scheduling decisions
Effectively managing the Emergency Action Plan
Effectively managing the security & parking operations for the entire property
Assisting with managing the access card/building key distribution & return process
Ensuring venue-wide safety, risk management and OSHA compliance
Taking a tremendous amount of pride in meeting the daily SFM Guest 1st standards
Serving as Manager-on-Duty (MOD) during scheduled shifts
All other duties as assigned by management
Qualification
Required
Proven success in effectively managing a multi-faceted sports venue
8-10 years' experience in high volume Food and Beverage operations
Experience in managing staff scheduling and training
Experience and success in delivering excellent customer service, executing high operational standards, leadership, and promoting a positive environment
Action-oriented personality with a 'get it done' attitude and proficiency for efficiency
Proven ability to evaluate team member performance based on established KPI's
Proven ability to achieve goals in a fast-paced professional environment
Bachelor's degree or the equivalent in relevant experience
Must have excellent interpersonal, problem-solving and negotiating skills
Must be a team player
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must have excellent computer skills, to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc
Must be able to work a flexible work schedule (e.g., nights, weekends, holidays and long hours)
Must possess current CPR / FIRST AID certifications or must be willing to obtain them within a specified timeframe
Prior responsibility in daily P&L management and budget oversight
Must be able to lift 50 pounds waist high
May be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time whether indoors or outdoors, and squat, stoop or bend
Will be required to operate a computer
Facility has intermittent noise
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.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jason Clement
Founding Partner, CEO of Sports Facilities Companies
Brianna Padron
Events Partner Manager
Recent News
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