Weekend Hair Stylist

Great Clips•Wood River, IL

About The Position

Join a locally owned Great Clips salon as a hair stylist or barber, serving customers in a busy, high-energy salon environment. Weekend shifts may offer a steady flow of customers, opportunities to earn tips, and dependable retail hours. Part-time schedules are available and may be flexible; stylists may also be able to pick up additional shifts as they become available. Scheduling and employee offerings can vary by salon and may depend on hours worked. The salon provides customers through walk-in traffic and Online Check-In, so stylists do not need to bring their own clientele, self-market, manage appointments, or pay booth rent. Stylists work as part of a team and have access to skill training, one-on-one technical coaching, and ongoing development through Great Clips University. The role offers an hourly wage plus tips, with potential product bonuses and salon tool and product discounts. Medical benefits and paid time off may be available at certain locations. Great Clips is a salon brand with more than 4,400 locally owned and operated salons across the U.S. and Canada. Each salon is independently owned and operated by a third-party franchisee, who is responsible for hiring and personnel matters.

Requirements

Valid cosmetology or barber license; the posting specifically requires a valid Illinois State Cosmetology or Barber's license.
Passion for haircutting and helping customers look and feel their best.
Ability and desire to listen to customers and provide excellent customer service.
Team-oriented attitude and desire to contribute to a positive team culture.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a stylist; recent graduates and people returning after time away are also welcome.
Availability for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday shifts.
Interest in flexible part-time hours or picking up additional shifts as available.

Responsibilities

Provide haircuts to salon customers.
Listen to customers and provide excellent customer service while building genuine connections.
Contribute to a team-oriented salon culture and help the team succeed.

Benefits

Hourly wage plus tips; the posting advertises over $20 per hour.
Flexible part-time scheduling and dependable retail hours, with opportunities to pick up additional shifts as available.
Skill training, one-on-one technical coaching, and ongoing development through Great Clips University.
Steady customer flow supported by brand marketing, walk-ins, and Online Check-In.
No need for self-marketing, booth rent, or appointments.
Team environment and opportunities to grow.
Discounts on professional salon tools and products.
Product bonuses.
Paid holidays and vacation are advertised in the posting.
Medical benefits and paid time off may be available at certain locations and may depend on hours worked.