Job Description

General Manager - America’s Outdoor Adventure Park

Location: On-site (Jay, OK)

Career Path: Direct trajectory to Regional General Manager within 18 months as the portfolio scales.

Compensation and Benefits

• Base Salary: $100,000 – $110,000 (Based on experience)
• Total Package Value: ~$150,000 (Includes performance bonuses and benefits)
• Relocation Stipend: Up to $1,500/month for 12 months.
• Paid Time Off: 80 hours annually, plus holidays.
• Health & Retirement: Participation in Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA) and 401(k) plan with company match up to 3%.
• Growth: Ground-floor entry into a rapidly scaling resort portfolio with regional leadership opportunities.

About America’s Outdoor Adventure Park

America’s Outdoor Adventure Park (AOAP) is a premier experiential destination offering a unique blend of outdoor recreation, lodging, events, food & beverage, and adventure-based amenities. Our property includes cabins, RV sites, race tracks, ATV/UTV rentals, restaurants and bars, events, and seasonal programming—all designed to create unforgettable guest experiences.

AOAP is owned by a growing corporate hospitality group, Odyssey Resorts, which provides strategic support while allowing on-site leadership to operate with autonomy and accountability.

Position Summary

We are looking for a powerhouse General Manager who is a "builder" and a "leader of leaders." This is the senior on-site leadership role responsible for overseeing all day-to-day operations. This is not a standard hotel management role; America’s Outdoor Adventure Park is a complex,  asset-heavy resort featuring race tracks, vehicle fleets, and adventure-based amenities.

We need a GM who arrives with an  established "Rolodex"—someone who has a proven network of high-performing managers and specialized staff they can bring with them to hit the ground running. As Odyssey Resorts expands to multiple properties over the next 18 months, this individual will be groomed to transition into a  Regional General Manager role. The ideal candidate is a hands-on, guest-centered hospitality leader who partners closely with corporate leadership while maintaining total direct ownership of park operations.

Key ResponsibilitiesOperational Leadership & Asset Management

• Asset-Heavy Oversight: Direct responsibility for high-value physical assets, including an ATV/UTV rental fleet, race tracks, and specialized outdoor infrastructure. Manage maintenance schedules, safety protocols, and asset longevity.
• Daily Operations: Oversee all park amenities, including lodging, retail, private event management, food & beverage, vehicle/pool rentals, and off-site attractions.
• Standardization: Develop and maintain the "AOAP Playbook"—standard operating procedures (SOPs) that ensure the flagship property can run autonomously as you transition into regional oversight.

Team Leadership & Recruitment

• Network-Driven Recruitment: Leverage your existing professional network to quickly staff key positions with trusted, high-level talent.
• Development: Lead, develop, and hold accountable department managers and supervisors. Foster a culture of hospitality, safety, and teamwork.
• HR Partnership: Partner with the corporate HR Director on hiring, onboarding, performance management, and employee relations.

Guest Experience & Culture

• Experience Ownership: Own the end-to-end guest journey across all touchpoints. Address escalated guest concerns with professionalism and care.
• Innovation: Continuously identify opportunities to enhance experiential offerings and seasonal programming.
• Community Relations: Foster long-term relationships with guests, staff, vendors, and local stakeholders.

Financial & Performance Management

• P&L Ownership: Complete accountability for the property’s financial performance. Manage complex margins across diverse revenue streams (lodging, rentals, F&B, retail).
• Budgeting: Manage departmental budgets, control operating costs, and partner with the corporate Finance team on forecasting, reporting, and KPI tracking.

Safety, Compliance & Risk

• Regulatory Standards: Ensure 100% compliance with local, state, and federal regulations across all departments.
• Incident Management: Oversee safety standards, emergency procedures, and incident reporting. Maintain constant readiness for inspections and audits.

Strategic Growth & Execution

• Regional Scaling: Execute strategic initiatives from ownership and provide on-the-ground insight to inform long-term planning for future resort acquisitions.
• Collaboration: Work extensively with marketing and sales teams to drive revenue and support new amenity rollouts.

Qualifications & Requirements

• The "Asset-Heavy" Expert: 5+ years of hospitality leadership with direct experience in experiential or destination-based resorts (adventure parks, campgrounds, or multi-amenity resorts). Candidates with  only standard hotel experience will not be considered.
• Proven P&L Mastery: Demonstrated success in managing complex budgets and driving profitability across multiple departments.
• The "Rolodex": A clear track record of recruiting and retaining high-level talent through your own professional connections.
• Operational Grit: Ability to be highly visible and present on-property, managing a 24/7 destination environment in Jay, OK.
• Strategic Ambition: The desire and capability to scale from a single-site GM to a Regional Leader within 18 months.

Preferred Experience

• Outdoor recreation, resort, or adventure-based environments.
• Seasonal operations and managing fluctuating staffing models.
• Food & Beverage oversight, including alcohol and events.
• Ticketing, memberships, or activity-based revenue models.

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