DIRECTOR, FACILITY OPERATIONS
San Diego FC (San Diego FC) is the newest member of the MLS family. As part of the unique Right to Dream model and the Sycuan Tribe’s deep roots, we are proud to be building a San Diego-centric soccer organization that honors our history and celebrates emerging excellence.
Summary: The Director, Facility Operations for SDFC’s Right to Dream Academy and Training Facility (“campus”) will oversee and manage all aspects of campus operations, ensuring a safe, clean, and well-maintained environment for our athletes, student athletes, staff, and visitors. This role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and effective management of various vendors, including security, groundskeeping, food and beverage services, janitorial services, facilities maintenance, and custodial services. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in facilities management, vendor relations, and a passion for creating an elite academic and soccer training environment. Candidates must pass background checks and be able to work amongst a residential youth population.
Key Responsibilities
- Operational Oversight: Lead and manage all campus operations, ensuring a high standard of service and efficiency across all facilities.
- Vendor Management: Oversee and coordinate with external vendors providing services such as security, groundskeeping, food and beverage, janitorial, maintenance, and custodial services.
- Budget Management: Develop and manage the operational budget, including the utility budget, ensuring cost-effective solutions and financial accountability. Develop operating budget requests and recommend priorities for departments and functions.
- Contract Negotiation: Negotiate contracts and monitor expenditures to ensure funds are used effectively and appropriately.
- Facility Maintenance: Ensure the proper maintenance of all campus facilities, including sports fields, buildings, and common areas. Direct the energy conservation program and other initiatives to reduce operational costs.
- Safety and Security: Implement and maintain safety and security protocols to protect athletes, staff, and visitors.
- Policy Development: Develop and implement campus policies and procedures related to facilities, maintenance, and custodial services.
- Staff & Vendor Supervision: Influence and manage campus operations staff, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment. Develop and recommend staffing and training plans to address campus needs.
- Coordination: Provide coordination between maintenance and custodial services functions and campus departments, promoting positive interactions and addressing departmental needs.
- Record Keeping: Oversee record keeping and documentation for campus facilities, including physical space inventory. Establish a record-keeping system and implement processes for the selection of consultants.
- Event Coordination: Oversee the logistical planning and execution of campus events, ensuring seamless operations and exceptional guest experiences.
- Compliance and Standards: Ensure all operations comply with local, state, and federal regulations, as well as industry standards and best practices.
- Strategic Planning: Develop and implement strategic plans for campus operations to support the academy's mission and growth.
- Emergency Response: Provide effective emergency or crisis response in matters related to campus facilities.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as a primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders regarding campus operations and services.
- Other duties as assigned by management.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates can meet the qualifications for this role with a combination of education, experience and skills:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Facilities Management, Operations Management, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
- Experience: Minimum of 7 years of experience in facilities management, operations, or a related field, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
- Skills:
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Proficient in budgeting and financial management.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to negotiate and manage vendor contracts.
- Knowledge of safety and security protocols.
- Proficient in relevant software and technology tools.
- Detail-oriented: Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards.
- Problem-solver: Ability to anticipate and solve problems proactively.
- Team Player: Strong collaborator with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams.
- Adaptable: Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and conditions.
- Passionate: Enthusiasm for creating a positive and productive operational environment.
ABOUT SAN DIEGO FC:
We value community, diversity, and acting with purpose. We are looking for leaders at all levels to co-create the culture of a new organization that is built on the premise that you can discover, understand, and re-define excellence by nurturing talent and creating opportunity anywhere – specifically though soccer.
Globally, Right to Dream partners with talented young people to give them a nurturing environment to flourish and thrive. We do this through a holistic model of athletic development, where young people grow as human beings and great footballers. RTD’s promise is set out in their Manifesto: a set of 8 commitments which will be central to the San Diego FC ethos from the front office to the field, when games start at Snapdragon Stadium in 2025.
This is an opportunity to be a part of a great team building something meaningful for San Diego. We offer excellent benefits including health coverages with generous company contributions, over 30 days of paid time off, and a 4% company match on your 401(k).
We encourage all individuals who share our commitment to community and soccer to apply. Please reference the position title in your email. Soccer is humanity and together, we can make a meaningful impact both on and off the field, fostering a culture that embraces excellence and equal opportunities. SDFC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
