General Manager – Sports Facility

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General Manager – Sports Facility

Centennial, CO
Posted 1 day ago

About the job

Seeking a dynamic, hands-on General Manager to lead operations at a top sports and entertainment venue, developing teams, boosting revenue, and creating memorable guest experiences.

Requirements

  • Proven sales success
  • Leadership experience
  • Customer service skills
  • Ability to manage schedules
  • Fast-paced environment experience

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • 18+ years old
  • Bilingual in Spanish/English
  • Recreation or sports experience

Full job description

We're looking for a dynamic, hands-on General Manager to lead a premier sports and entertainment destination. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love developing high-performing teams, driving sales, and creating unforgettable guest experiences, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.


General Manager Benefits:


  • Bonus potential
  • Medical, dental, vision, and mental health benefits
  • 401(k) match
  • Unlimited PTO
  • C12 Leadership development and training
  • Professional certification opportunities


General Manager Responsibilities:


  • Lead, hire, train, schedule, coach, and develop facility team members
  • Drive revenue through league participation, memberships, field rentals, local partnerships, and repeat customer engagement
  • Manage daily sports facility operations, including scheduling, vendors, maintenance, safety, cleanliness, and compliance
  • Build strong relationships with players, parents, teams, referees, schools, clubs, and community partners
  • Set clear expectations for service, operations, accountability, and team performance
  • Resolve customer issues quickly and professionally, with strong follow-through
  • Support the front desk, staff, referees, and guests during peak business periods
  • Create a safe, fun, and welcoming environment where players feel valued and excited to return


General Manager Requirements:


  • Proven sales success and experience in a lead, supervisor, assistant manager, operations manager, or general manager role
  • Strong people leadership skills with the ability to hire, train, coach, and hold a team accountable
  • Experience in customer service, sales, operations, hospitality, recreation, fitness, sports, entertainment, or facility management
  • Ability to manage schedules, staffing, customer issues, facility needs, and business priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Comfortable working nights, weekends, and peak business hours based on facility demand
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience in sales, customer service, operations, or leadership
  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • Spanish/English bilingual ability is a plus
  • Team sports, recreation, fitness, or sports facility experience is a plus
  • This role requires availability during peak facility hours, including nights and weekends.
  • Shifts vary based on business needs, league schedules, staffing, and facility demand.
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