Austin Educator Coach at Beauty Basics Incorporated in Austin, Texas

Job Description:

At the heart of our business is AVEDA.
We are the distributor for a 7-state region in the US: Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee and Alabama. We have partnered with AVEDA because of their dedication to the high-end salon and spa network and AVEDA’s beliefs and values.

We are also known
as an education company.
We seek out talented artists, the most inspirational speakers, and collaborate with our network to devise innovative programs to create transformational experiences.

Our ideas, our products and our passion
come from our collaboration with our salon and spa partners, some of the most profitable, successful salons in the world. We believe in sharing ideas, successes and lessons learned. Every salon and spa that succeeds makes our industry, and our world, better – one guest at a time.

Primary Objective:             

This position works in partnership with the Institute Director, and provides leadership and coaching support to the Cosmetology Educators to ensure a well-trained, empowered and motivated Educator team that is scheduled to effectively create first choice professionals for market leading salons, who upon graduation, will demonstrate their ability to create guest experiences and provide services that meet or exceed Aveda Institute standards in technical skill accomplishment, guest service delivery, professional behaviors and achievement of productivity benchmarks.

Responsibilities:

?         Finalize and implement orientation plans for every new educator, act as their coach and Buddy, making any necessary adjustments in a timely manner.

?         Review educator performance on a regular basis, and coach to enhance performance and professional development.

?         In partnership with the Director, create an effective educator schedule to meet the needs of the current student enrollment, and manage absenteeism to ensure classes are appropriately covered at all times.

?         When required, teach classes in accordance with the Position Description for Cosmetology Educator.

?         In partnership with the Director, forecast student enrollment and flow, and plan hiring and training accordingly.

?         Monitor clinic/classroom standards to ensure Aveda standards achieved at all times.

?         Coach educator team to meet Aveda Benchmarks, utilizing the Aveda teaching methods.

?         Partner with Institute Director to deliver annual reviews and deliver any performance enhancement coaching for educators.

?         Provide on-going recognition, support, and motivation for Education team.

?         Facilitate weekly educator meetings, and ensure training is a key component.

?         Track student progress through the curriculum, and mobilize the resources necessary to address any challenges.

?         Collaborate with other institute departments as needed to facilitate the retention of students.

?         Coach educators regarding any highly challenging student situations.

?         Ensure compliance with Aveda Institute policies and procedures, and educate where appropriate.

?         Monitor back bar use and educational supplies, and ensure usage is within budget.

?         Perform other duties as assigned

General:

?         Due to our commitment to the environment, a strong alignment to the Aveda mission is essential.

?         Adhere to company policies and procedures.

?         Manage expenses within fiscal guidelines

?         Participate in team meetings

Minimum Requirements:

?         5+ years behind the chair.

?         Cosmetology License and in states where applicable, Cosmetology Educator License.

?         Passionate about learning and teaching.

?         Highly developed presentation & communications skills.

?         Passion for Aveda?s mission.

?         Experience in training and coaching preferred.

?         Flexible to work evenings and weekends.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

There are no direct supervisory responsibilities for this position.  This role does co-partner with the Director in the delivery of performance-related conversations with education team members.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and smell.  The employee is occasionally required to sit.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work is performed in a variety of environments.  These include but are not limited to driving in the employee's car and working in various salons or spa environments.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.  They are not intended as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

"Our mission at Aveda is to care for the world we live in, from the products we make to the ways in which we give back to society. At Aveda, we strive to set an example for environmental leadership and responsibility, not just in the world of beauty, but around the world."