Licensed Assistant Salon Manager

Sport Clips, Inc.; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

AD&D insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Critical illness coverage

401K

Paid vacation

Sick pay

Anniversary bonuses

Mental health support

Training

Flexible scheduling

Career advancement

Job summary

Sport Clips Haircuts in Gastonia, NC is seeking an Assistant Salon Manager to support daily salon operations, lead a high-performing team, and deliver an exceptional client experience. This role suits an experienced licensed hair stylist, barber, or cosmetologist looking to grow leadership while continuing to cut hair.

Responsibilities include coaching staff, managing scheduling, and upholding salon standards, with focus on creating a welcoming team culture and MVP client service.

Qualifications

• Active North Carolina Cosmetology or Barber license is required.
• Experience as hair stylist or barber with leadership exposure is preferred.
• Past salon leadership or team lead experience is a plus but not required.
• Strong customer service and team development mindset required.

Responsibilities

• Support salon leadership with daily operations and team coordination.
• Coach stylists to deliver a consistent MVP client experience.
• Assist with scheduling, opening/closing duties, and salon standards.
• Provide high-quality men’s haircuts and grooming services.
• Foster a positive, welcoming, and team-focused salon culture.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Coaching

Customer service

Scheduling

Education

North Carolina Cosmetology or Barber License

Job description

Sport Clips Haircuts in Gastonia (on E. Franklin Blvd near Target) is now hiring an Assistant Salon Manager to support daily salon operations, lead a high-performing team, and deliver an exceptional client experience. This role is perfect for an experienced licensed hair stylist, barber, or cosmetologist ready to grow their leadership career while still doing what they love, cutting hair.

Compensation & Perks

• $31– $36+ hourly earnings, including tipsand performance commissions
• Instant clientele—no need to build your own book
• Medical, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance options
• Short-term disability, critical illness, and accident coverage
• 401K benefits
• Up to 3 weeks PAID VACATION + sick pay + anniversary bonuses
• Employer-paid mental health support
• Paid leadership, technical, and business training
• Flexible scheduling with a strong work-life balance
• Clear career paths with advancement opportunities within Sport Clips

What You’ll Do

• Support salon leadership with daily operations and team coordination
• Coach and develop stylists to deliver a consistent MVP client experience
• Assist with scheduling, opening/closing duties, and salon standards
• Provide high-quality men’s haircuts and grooming services
• Help foster a positive, welcoming, and team-focused salon culture

What We’re Looking For

• Active NORTH CAROLINA Cosmetology or BarberLicense
• Experience as a hair stylist or barber (men’s cutting preferred)
• Previous salon leadership or team lead experience preferred (but not required)
• Passion for customer service and team development
• Availability to work evenings and weekends as needed

Join a locally owned, family-operated Sport Clips salon where your leadership matters, your skills are valued, and your career can grow.

Location Information:

2230 East Franklin Blvd.

Gastonia, NC 28054