Opportunity
Love cutting hair and helping other stylists grow? Step into a role where your skills and enthusiasm help build strong, confident teams.
The Trainer supports training and development across a group of independently owned and operated Great Clips® salons. In this role, you'll help oversee technical training, certification, and ongoing professional development for stylists.
**********TEST********** Why you'll love it here: Great Clips salons give you everything you need to succeed: Competitive compensation Flexible scheduling with dependable retail hours Skill training, one-on-one technical coaching, and ongoing development through Great Clips University (GCU) Exclusive discounts on professional salon tools and products Potential for career growth, development opportunities, and recognition for great performance Innovative salon technology — like Online Check-In and the Great Clips app — that helps take care of the busy work so you can focus on what you love most: delivering great haircuts and training stylists A team environment where stylists help each other succeed Employee offerings like medical benefits and paid time off (PTO) may be available at certain locations.
What you'll do: You'll support the growth and development of salon teams through hands-on training, coaching, and leadership support. Responsibilities may include: Leading and coordinating technical training and haircut certification Providing in-salon coaching, demonstrations, and real-time feedback Coaching stylists to strengthen their skills, confidence, and efficiency, while adapting training approaches to meet the needs of new, developing, and experienced stylists Supporting onboarding and ongoing development for new hires Reinforcing brand standards and operational best practices, while serving as a role model for stylists and managers Partnering with salon managers to identify development opportunities Encouraging a culture of learning, teamwork, and professionalism Staying current on cutting and styling techniques and systemwide training resources Other duties as assigned
What you bring to the team: A valid Cosmetology or Barber License (requirements vary by state/province) Passionate about cutting hair and committed to continuous learning Confident demonstrating techniques and coaching others in an encouraging, supportive way Experience mentoring, training, or leading stylists Strong understanding of salon operations and delivering positive customer experiences Organized and comfortable guiding team members at all experience levels Proud to support and deliver the Great Clips brand