About V3 Center

In November 2022, V3 broke ground on Phase One of the future V3 Center, a 120,000 square foot recreation, wellness and aquatic center that will be a North Minneapolis community asset and a regional destination when fully developed. The focus of Phase One is to provide a place for Northside residents of all ages to access health, wellness, equity, and opportunity through fitness, water safety, education, and economic impact. Phase Two, which V3 is actively fundraising for, will be a regional destination for sporting events, career fairs, community events, and other drivers of economic stability. The V3 Center will serve the Northside community and the broader region and will host programs from partner organizations, including schools, nonprofits, youth development and sports organizations. At the V3 Center, Northside youth and families will access programming that supports their career and economic aspirations and builds the skills they need to make their dreams reality. 

V3 Center will attract 45,000 spectators, visitors, and families annually for events, training and athletic competitions, generating $5.2 million in annual impact for the local economy. Construction of V3 Center will generate 300-500 direct and indirect jobs worth $4.3 million over five years. Nearly  60  year-round  part-time  and  full-time  jobs  will  be  created  for residents in North Minneapolis.

When fully developed, V3 Center will include: 

• Aquatic center with three pools - 50 meter competition and recreational pool, 25-yard instructional pool, and warm-water hydrotherapy pool
• Indoor track, workout areas, fitness activity rooms, and four multi-purpose courts
• A kitchen and cafeteria focused on healthful options 
• Study areas, classrooms, and community meeting and event spaces
• Sustainability/green features including solar panels, a green roof, energy-efficient design and building materials; and eco-friendly landscaping

• Programming with community partners including Minneapolis Public Schools, Minneapolis Parks and Recreation, Boys & Girls Club, YMCA, Youthprise, Great Wolf Swim Team, Youth and Families Determined to Succeed/Maximum Impact Training, Homegrown Lacrosse, Bolder Options, The Sanneh Foundation, Ebony Mermaids, MN Water Polo, and many more

About the Facilities Director role

The V3 Center Facilities Director is a senior-level position. This position is responsible for overseeing all aspects of facility operations, including planning, budgeting, purchasing, maintenance, and more. The Facilities Director will manage several direct reports who will be responsible for various functional areas, and may also be involved with other areas of V3 Center operations, such as human resources or marketing. The Facilities Director will work with the Executive Director and senior staff to ensure V3’s overall goals are met and employees have a safe and healthy place to work.

Specific areas of responsibility include: 

• Developing and implementing long-term facility plans that align with V3’s business goals, including major systems and equipment management, maintenance and replacement schedule
• Hiring, supervising and scheduling facility staff, provide training and development opportunities and ensuring they are performing all required tasks in a timely and excellent manner to ensure a clean, safe, and properly functioning center and landscape
• With staff input, preparing and managing budgets for all facility-related expenses monthly, quarterly and yearly
• Developing and implementing policies and procedures (including emergency action plans), safety standards, and risk management, required for efficient operation and maintenance of the facilities and equipment; serving as point of contact for all V3 facility-related issues; handling customer inquiries and complaints in a professional and courteous manner
• Ensuring compliance with city, state, and federal regulations 
• Monitoring energy usage and developing strategies for reducing costs and ensuring V3 Center maximizes environmental sustainability
• Overseeing facility security measures such as: input into doorway entry systems, security cameras, etc., during design; hiring security staff; supporting facility staff to be prepared and equipped for various situations
• Negotiating and managing contracts with vendors and service providers
• Overseeing management of V3’s inventory of supplies, materials, and equipment (e.g. computers, tools, chemicals, IT, machinery, etc.), including managing contractors for outsourced services
• Oversee coordination and successful execution of events at V3, e.g. sporting events (including major events such as state and regional meets), career fairs, community celebrations, and more 
• Overseeing development of membership structure and implementation of membership tracking system; determine member fees and other revenue generating strategies to support V3 Center’s financial sustainability
• In coordination with the design/build team, overseeing the planning and construction of V3 Center and providing critical insight into design elements, particularly for Phase Two

Functional areas reporting to the Facilities Director include:

• Design/Build liaison (during construction): Design/Build team includes RJM Construction, TRI Construction, and LSE Architects 
• Facilities management, operations, budget
• Facilities programming including aquatics, fitness, cafeteria, multi-purpose spaces, drop-in childcare
• Exterior management including parking and landscape
• Facilities Revenue Generation and Agreement Fulfillment including:
• Membership
• Sponsorships
• Corporate partnerships
• Meets and events
• Facility rentals
• Comprehensive member experience  

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in recreation management, business, engineering, or related field, or comparable relevant experience
• 10+ years experience in facilities management or a similar role
• Proven track record of successful budget development and oversight
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a team
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills
• Strong organizational, time-management, and multitasking skills
• Proven track record of working with diverse clientele 
• Enthusiastic entrepreneurial skills; comfortable being part of a start-up initiative

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Master’s or other advanced degree in recreation management, business, engineering, or related field
• 15+ years experience in facilities management or a similar role
• Credentials such as Certification in Facilities Management (CFM), Certified Facility Manager (FMP), and/or Certification in Pool Operations (CPO)
• Working knowledge of computer-aided design (CAD) software
• Experience with energy management and sustainability initiatives
• Experience opening a recreational or comparable facility

This is a salaried position with full benefits. Salary is targeted at $100,000. To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, and three references to HR@v3sports.org. (References will not be contacted without applicant permission.) Applications preferred by February 14, 2023; review is ongoing until the position is filled. 

Questions? Email HR@v3sports.org or give us a call at 833-837-7678. 

V3 Sports, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. 

About V3 Sports, Inc.

OUR MISSION: Providing health, wellness, equity, and opportunity through fitness, water safety, education, and economic impact. OUR VISION: Where children come to learn, teens find inspiration, and adults access opportunity and equity through health, wellness, and community. V3 Center will be a place where Northside children come to learn, teens find inspiration, and adults discover new opportunities through health, wellness, and community. With 120,000 square feet of space dedicated to community programming, there will be a full range of options for wellness and active recreation. The Center will have three pools - the 50-meter competition pool in which USA Swimming Olympians were selected in 2021, one of the best pools in the world; a 25-yard instructional pool; and a warm-water therapy pool. The kitchen and café will offer healthy meals and snacks and will be equipped to host cooking and nutrition workshops. V3 Center will provide drop-in childcare, study areas, community meeting spaces, and an experiential learning center that will be used by youth development programs. An indoor track, workout area, spin room and multipurpose courts will offer opportunities for group and indi...vidual exercise. Finally, V3 Center will include incubator spaces for community start-up healthy lifestyle businesses. V3 Center is the embodiment of a bold idea: wellness can be a catalyst and engine for economic growth, driven by community. In addition to hosting V3 Sports programs and activities for community organizations, V3 Center will be available to host regional youth athletic competitions, which will generate earned income to support Center operations as well as attracting visitors to the neighborhood.

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