Area Coach (Hair Stylist Educator)

Benefits 401(k) 401(k) matching Bonus based on performance Dental insurance Employee discounts Health insurance Opportunity for advancement Paid time off Vision insurance Wellness resources The mission of the Area Coach is to lead the delivery of a Championship haircut experience by ensuring operational excellence across all touchpoints, delivering training and development to managers and team members in assigned stores. The role involves leading high‑impact virtual and in‑person training sessions that enhance manager and stylist skill levels, with a relentless focus on an elevated client experience achieved through the 5‑Point Play. Must be located in the Albany, NY, Newark or Morristown, NJ area. Scope The primary role is to ensure excellent execution of training content to support operational and technical excellence. Area Coaches provide ongoing training and support to managers and their team members (stylists) so that every SportClips client receives a championship haircut, every service, every time, through the execution of the 5‑Point Play. This position reports to the Regional Coach and coordinates with business partners including the Regional Director, Senior Director of Training and Change Management Initiatives, Artistic Director, Director of Content Creation, VP of Franchise Operations, and Company Stores. Key Criteria/Requirements Current cosmetology or barber license 3–5 years of previous haircutting experience Mastery of the SportClips systems as demonstrated through personal and team metrics Proficient in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) Strong communication skills Strong training delivery, presentation, analytical, and relationship‑building skills Positive, supportive, and outgoing personality Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time Ability to lift 20–30 pounds frequently and bend frequently Ability to travel up to 75% Six months of previous experience with SportClips preferred Previous salon work experience preferred Compensation $55,000.00 per year We are an equal‑opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr