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General Manager – Indoor Family Entertainment Center (Trampoline Park)
Location: Lawton, OK
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Evenings, Weekends & Holidays Required
Pay: $40,000 – $50,000 per year
Overview
A new indoor family entertainment venue in Lawton is seeking an experienced General Manager (GM) to oversee daily operations, team leadership, and guest experience.
This role is responsible for maintaining a strong team culture while ensuring operational excellence and delivering a consistently outstanding guest experience. The General Manager plays a critical role in leading staff, managing facility operations, and driving overall performance in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead by example and support the team by stepping into operational roles when needed
- Develop Assistant Managers and Team Leads into strong leaders and operational experts
- Build and maintain a positive workplace culture that motivates and recognizes team members
- Oversee hiring, training, scheduling, coaching, and performance management
- Remain visible on the floor to ensure guests have a memorable and engaging experience
- Manage and resolve guest concerns with professionalism and follow-up
- Oversee operational performance including expenses, purchasing, inventory, and P&L management
- Drive revenue growth through events, group bookings, and promotional programs
- Support marketing initiatives and build relationships within the local community
- Ensure all safety procedures and operational policies are consistently followed
- Monitor attractions and equipment daily to ensure safe and efficient operation
- Maintain inventory levels for facility operations, events, and food & beverage
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required (degree preferred)
- 5 years of management experience required
- Strong background in high-volume, guest-facing environments such as:
- Indoor recreation or entertainment venues
- Fitness or gymnastics facilities
- Family entertainment centers (FECs)
- Hospitality, restaurant, or retail operations
- Experience managing attractions, activity zones, or structured guest flow environments strongly preferred
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, physically active role (on your feet for extended periods)
- Proficient with POS systems and basic office software
- Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking a hands-on leader who:
- Thrives in high-energy, guest-focused environments
- Has strong team leadership and development experience
- Understands the importance of safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction
- Can balance operational oversight with being actively present on the floor
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
- Night shift
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to work weekends and holidays?
Experience:
- Fitness, retail, restaurant, hospitality, or FEC: 5 years (Required)
- Management: 5 years (Required)
Language:
- Spanish (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Required)
- Overnight Shift (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Lawton, OK 73505: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $40,000 - $50,000