School Co-Director

Paul Mitchell Schools • Fort Myers, FL

4d • $50,000 - $60,000

About The Position

Paul Mitchell The School Fort Myers is seeking a School Co-Director to join its team. The school is part of a network of more than one hundred schools and describes its culture as “One Size Fits All” and “Be Nice,” with an emphasis on putting Future Professionals first. The school offers opportunities for personal and communal growth, including FUNraising, monthly team trainings, student clubs and activities, fashion shows, and photo shoots.

The School Co-Director is involved in all areas of the school, sets a positive tone for students and staff, manages daily operations, and guides the school’s alignment with Paul Mitchell School systems and applicable franchise, state, and federal requirements. The role leads staff hiring, training, coaching, and performance evaluation. It also involves analyzing data and reports, creating marketing tools, forecasting outcomes, identifying trends, and implementing appropriate systems. The Co-Director oversees facilities, operations, budgets, sales, customer service, marketing, culture, and quality of education while providing visionary leadership.

The ideal candidate has a strong management background and can handle the varied demands of a busy, high-energy cosmetology school. They build relationships in the local community and Paul Mitchell network, embody the school’s culture, and motivate and inspire others.

Requirements

• High school graduate.
• 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.
• Ability to manage the varied demands of a busy, high-energy cosmetology school.

Nice To Haves

• College degree in Business, Marketing, Education, or Human Resources, or comparable job experience.
• At least 2 years of leadership or management experience in the beauty industry.
• Cosmetology license and/or instructor experience.
• Knowledge of Paul Mitchell Schools’ cultural and technical systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the school.
• Guide the school’s alignment with Paul Mitchell School systems and applicable franchise, state, and federal laws, rules, policies, and procedures.
• Manage staff hiring, training, coaching, and performance evaluation.
• Collect and analyze complex data, create marketing tools, and forecast outcomes.
• Analyze reports and data to identify trends and implement appropriate systems.
• Manage school facilities, operations, budgets, sales, customer service, marketing, culture, and quality of education.
• Set a positive tone for students and staff.
• Network and build relationships in the local community and within the Paul Mitchell network.
• Motivate and inspire others to reach their potential in the workplace.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED