School Co-Director

Paul Mitchell Schools; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Paul Mitchell The School Fort Myers is seeking a qualified School Co-Director to lead daily operations and ensure alignment with Paul Mitchell systems and franchise requirements. The role involves hiring, training, coaching, evaluating staff, analyzing data, forecasting outcomes, and driving marketing, sales, and student success through visionary leadership.

The ideal candidate will have strong management experience in beauty education, a college degree, and a passion for the Paul Mitchell

Qualifications

• High School Graduate as minimum education.
• College degree in Business, Marketing, Education, or Human Resources preferred or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years leadership/management experience in the beauty industry preferred.
• Cosmetology license and/or instructor experience is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in leadership, management, finance, and business concepts.
• Commitment to honesty, professionalism, and quality education.
• Knowledge of Paul Mitchell Schools' cultural and technical systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day school operations and ensure alignment with Paul Mitchell School systems and franchise, state, and federal rules.
• Lead staff hiring, training, coaching, and performance evaluation.
• Collect and analyze data, forecast outcomes, and implement effective systems.
• Develop marketing tools and oversee facilities, budgets, sales, customer service, culture, and education quality with visionary leadership.

Skills

Leadership/Management

Written and verbal communication

Cosmetology license / instructor

Relationship building

Education

High School Graduate

College degree in Business, Marketing, Education, or Human Resources

Job description

Paul Mitchell The School Fort Myers is seeking a qualified School Co-Director to join our family! With over one hundred schools nationwide, Paul Mitchell Schools is growing faster than ever. Our "One Size Fits All" and "Be Nice" culture creates a uniquely wonderful learning environment that attracts the most qualified staff team members who always put our Future Professionals first. Not only do we offer an education second to none, we also make time for personal and communal growth through opportunities such as FUNraising, monthly team trainings, student clubs and activities, fashion shows, photo shoots and much more.

School Director Role

The School Co-Director is extremely involved in all areas of the school and sets the positive tone for successful and happy students and staff. He or she manages the day-to-day operations of the school and guides the alignment of the school with Paul Mitchell School systems and all franchise, state, and federal governing agency laws, rules, policies, and procedures. A School Director's job is never done! All staff hiring, training, coaching, and evaluation of performance is managed by the School Director. He or she must be able to collect and analyze complex data, create marketing tools, and forecast outcomes, as well as quickly analyze reports and data to identify trends and implement correct systems. He or she manages school facilities, operations, budgets, sales, customer service, marketing, culture, and quality of education with visionary leadership.

What We Are Looking For

School Co-Directors are power houses. These leaders approach their high-demand positions with balance and confidence, and recognize that they make a daily difference in people's lives. He or she networks and builds relationships in the local community and within the Paul Mitchell network. The ideal candidate will have a strong management background and the ability to juggle the small and large demands of a busy, high-energy cosmetology school. He or she will embody the Paul Mitchell culture, have an exceptional work ethic, and find joy in motivating and inspiring others to reach their potential in the workplace.

Skills/Competencies Required:

• High School Graduate
• College degree in Business, Marketing, Education, Human Resources preferred or comparable job experience.
• At least 2+ years leadership/management experience in the beauty industry preferred.
• Cosmetology license and/or instructor experience a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated proficiency in leadership, management, finance, and business
• Passion for the beauty industry
• Honesty and professionalism
• Solid work history with verifiable references
• Knowledge in Paul Mitchell Schools' cultural and technical systems is preferred

Paul Mitchell The School Fort Myers is an equal opportunity employer.