Licensed Assistant Salon Manager — Lead & Grow

Sport Clips, Inc.; Wood River (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay 26–36

Instant clientele

Medical Vision Dental

Mental health support

Leadership training

Flexible scheduling

Career advancement

Job summary

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

Join a locally owned, family-operated Sport Clips salon where your leadership matters and your career can grow with clear advancement paths.

Qualifications

• Active Illinois Cosmetology or Barber License is required.
• Experience as a hairstylist/barber with leadership exposure is preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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, team-focused salon culture.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Team development

Customer service

Education

Cosmetology license or barber license

Job description

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

Join a locally owned, family-operated Sport Clips salon where your leadership matters and your career can grow with clear advancement paths.