Hairstyling Mentor

NIWE Academy Inc; Calgary; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental and vision care

Wellness program

Opportunity to shape careers of future

Job summary

NIWE Academy Inc. in Calgary is seeking a Hairstyling Mentor to train diploma and apprenticeship students.

You will deliver practical and theory-based hairstyling instruction and coach students toward professional readiness, with supervision of clinic services and a focus on a positive guest experience. The role requires Alberta Journeyperson Hairstylist Certificate or Red Seal, 3+ years of hairstyling, and prior teaching or mentoring experience.

Qualifications

• Confident, organized and approachable with a genuine interest in helping students succeed.
• Alberta Journeyperson Hairstylist Certificate or Red Seal endorsement is required.
• 3+ years of professional hairstyling experience.
• Previous teaching, training or mentoring experience, in-salon or formal.

Responsibilities

• Deliver practical and theory hairstyling instruction.
• Coach students on technical skills, professional conduct and career readiness.
• Supervise student clinic services and maintain a positive guest experience.
• Provide clear, constructive feedback.
• Keep attendance, grades and student records accurate and up to date.
• Work with Academy leadership to align training with industry trends.

Skills

Confident

Organized

Approachable

Education

Alberta Journeyperson Hairstylist Certificate/Red Seal

Job description

Hairstyling Mentor| $23–$30 per hour | Calgary, AB – CORE Shopping Centre | Full-Time

Are you an experienced hairstylist who enjoys helping others develop their skills? Ready to take your industry experience and use it to train the next generation of hairstylists?

NIWE Academy is looking for a Hairstyling Mentor to join its Calgary team, supporting both diploma and apprenticeship students as they build the technical skills, confidence and professionalism needed for a successful career.

About NIWE Academy

Since 2012, NIWE Academy has trained more than 3,500 graduates across hairstyling, barbering, esthetics and wellness. We are a licensed private career college and the only AIT-approved apprenticeship hairstyling provider in Southern Alberta.

The Role

You’ll deliver practical and theory-based training across the Hairstyling Diploma and AIT Apprenticeship programs, helping students progress from the classroom into employment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering practical and theory hairstyling instruction
• Coaching students on technical skills, professional conduct and career readiness
• Supervising student clinic services and maintaining a positive guest experience
• Providing clear, constructive feedback
• Keeping attendance, grades and student records accurate and up to date
• Working with Academy leadership to keep training aligned with industry trends

What We’re Looking For

You’ll be confident, organized and approachable, with a genuine interest in helping students succeed.

You will need:

• Alberta Journeyperson Hairstylist Certificate or Red Seal endorsement
• 3+ years of professional hairstyling experience
• Previous teaching, training or mentoring experience, either formally or in-salon

Experience training apprentices, an adult education qualification or experience using an LMS such as D2L would be an advantage.

What We Offer

• $23–$30 per hour
• Dental and vision care
• Wellness program
• Opportunity to help shape the careers of future industry professionals

Hours are scheduled between 8:30am and 5:00pm, Monday to Sunday, with weekend availability required.