General Manager - Nicholasville Community Center

NJCC SFM, LLC, managing the Nicholasville Community Center in Nicholasville, KY, is a cornerstone of community recreation, sports, and entertainment. As a managed facility under Sports Facilities Management, LLC, which operates under Sports Facilities Companies, it belongs to a distinguished portfolio recognized nationally as a Top Workplace and a leader in managing and developing sports, recreation, wellness, and event facilities. This company prides itself on a culture fostering collaboration, accountability, excellence, and service, making it a choice workplace for professionals eager to excel in a fast-growing industry. Employees at NJCC SFM, LLC benefit from a supportive environment that encourages career growth and learning from some of the industry's best, positioning the Nicholasville Community Center as both a community asset and a pivotal career launchpad.

The General Manager serves as a full-time exempt-position leader reporting directly to the Vice President of Venue Management. This role holds the critical responsibility of steering the financial and operational success of the Nicholasville Community Center. The role demands a strategic thinker and proactive leader capable of optimizing profitability while fostering a positive client and stakeholder relationship. Central to this position is the creation of a culture of accountability aligned with organizational values and championing staff development and retention. The General Manager also plays a pivotal role in interdepartmental collaboration, ensuring seamless integration and communication across diverse operational areas to meet or exceed annual growth objectives. Key responsibilities extend to the management of food and beverage operations alongside event operations, highlighting the multifaceted nature of this leadership role. This position involves substantial strategic and administrative oversight—analyzing operational performance, appointing and delegating to department heads, coordinating with ownership and management teams, and enhancing budgetary and administrative controls. The General Manager will also direct financial activities, human resources strategies, policy development, and corrective action initiatives. Practical skills in contract negotiation, budget preparation, staff training, and report presentation complement the managerial expertise needed in this role. The ideal candidate brings a wealth of experience, including a minimum of seven years in management preferably within sports, recreation, hospitality, or convention settings, and a demonstrated history of managing sizable budgets and profitable operations, particularly in sports tournaments and event execution. Educational qualifications preferentially include a bachelor's degree in business, sports management, hospitality, or related fields, paired with practical, senior-level operational knowledge. The role additionally demands resilience and physical capability to meet job demands such as lifting and extended computer use. In sum, this General Manager opportunity at Nicholasville Community Center represents a dynamic career pathway for those seeking to combine leadership, operational excellence, and community impact in a thriving and supportive environment.