Job Details

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