General Manager

Lil’ Kickers

$85K — $115K *
Hospitality & Recreation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years in leadership, management in sports, recreation, or related fields
  • Experience in fast-paced operations and team accountability
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Preferred experience in sales, marketing, or business development
  • Understanding of youth-focused sports programming
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office; facility management software knowledge is a plus
  • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily operations and customer experience at the facility
  • Establish procedures and standards for efficient operations
  • Track facility performance metrics and report to the President
  • Drive revenue through programs, partnerships, and events
  • Build relationships with community organizations and schools
  • Hire, train, and supervise staff to uphold performance and service standards
  • Ensure programming aligns with business goals and community needs

Benefits

  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Employee discounts
Full Job Description
Benefits:
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Competitive salary
  • Employee discounts


General Manager - K-Sports Complex (Manassas, VA)

Job Summary

K-Sports Complex is seeking a hands-on General Manager to lead daily operations, staff performance, customer experience, and revenue growth. This role is responsible for building a strong team culture, maintaining high operating standards, and expanding business through programming, partnerships, rentals, events, and community.

The General Manager will report directly to the President and serve as the top on-site leader for the facility. The ideal candidate is someone who can manage the day-to-day business effectively while also helping grow participation, strengthen programming, and create new revenue opportunities with outside organizations and customers.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Operations

  • Lead all day-to-day facility operations, including staffing, scheduling, service standards, cleanliness, maintenance, and overall customer experience.
  • Establish and maintain clear procedures, policies, and standards to support efficient and consistent operations.
  • Track facility goals and key performance metrics and provide regular updates to the President.
  • Ensure the facility operates in a professional, safe, organized, and cost-effective manner.

Revenue Growth and Business Development

  • Help drive revenue through programs, leagues, camps, clinics, rentals, events, memberships, and strategic partnerships.
  • Build relationships with schools, teams, clubs, trainers, event operators, and community organizations.
  • Identify opportunities to expand programming, increase participation, and generate new business from outside customers and organizations.
  • Support sales, marketing, and promotional efforts that strengthen awareness and increase repeat business.

Staff Leadership

  • Hire, train, supervise, and develop managers, program leaders, front desk staff, facility staff, concessions staff, and approved subcontractors.
  • Maintain staff schedules, training materials, operational manuals, and role expectations.
  • Hold employees accountable to policies, performance standards, and customer service expectations while supporting professional growth.
  • Foster a culture where staff understand their role in the success of the facility and contribute to team goals.

Programming and Department Oversight

  • Oversee program and sports leaders to ensure each area is meeting participation, service, and performance goals.
  • Review programming performance and work with staff to improve scheduling, execution, and customer experience.
  • Ensure programs and services align with the facility's overall business goals and community demand.

Facility and Administration

  • Maintain the appearance and functionality of the facility inside and out.
  • Oversee minor repairs, vendor services, contracted work, and other operational needs.
  • Manage administrative procedures, internal signage, and facility systems.
  • Work with accounting and leadership to monitor financial performance, control expenses, and support profitability.

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of leadership or management experience in sports, recreation, fitness, hospitality, facility operations, or a related customer-facing environment.
  • Experience leading teams, managing operations, and driving accountability in a fast-paced setting.
  • Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Sales, marketing, business development, or partnership-building experience is preferred.
  • Understanding of youth sports programming, leagues, camps, clinics, rentals, or membership-based operations is preferred.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; experience with facility management software is a plus.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.


Compensation: $85,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

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