This is a "Flexible" position with a maximum of 19.5 hours per week. The selected candidate(s) will enter into the Barber Apprenticeship Program. The candidate will begin earning an hourly rate of pay of $18.44 per hour for up to 6 months. After that time the Apprentice will shift to 55% commission only. The shift to commission only can happen sooner if the apprentice has established client base.

Job Summary:

• As an apprentice performs a variety of barbering services at a main branch or location haircare facility for authorized military and civilian personnel. Works under the supervision of a licensed Barber.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Under the supervision of a higher graded and licensed Barber provides barbering hair care services for clients which include shampooing and conditioning cutting shaping sideburns nape of neck middle and top part of the head into various haircuts and styles to suit client shaves face styles mustache and beard. Massages neck face and scalp. Checks client s scalp and hair for visible disorders such as sores abrasions diseases which might interfere with requested barbering services. Consults with client on matters pertaining to their hair care needs.
• Maintains combs in solution and sanitizes equipment in chemical or physical agent. Responsible for the upkeep and cleanliness of designated work station and shop. Makes necessary preparations for shampoo and towels to be used to minimize delay of customer services.
• Makes minor repairs on equipment such as replacing switches plugs and cords etc.
• May operate cash register prepares hair care chits collects and accounts for cash received from clients balances daily sales using Salesperson s Daily Cash Report. Sells hair care products to clients and maintains Daily Appointment Book by name of client time and Stylist Barber assigned. May assist with monthly inventory.
• Carries out policy of courtesy and customer service. Ensures 100 client satisfaction.
• Works under the general supervision of a designated supervisor. Carries out assignments within prescribed policies and procedures exercises tact in dealing with clients. Work is reviewed in terms of quality of services provided and client satisfaction achieved.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL EFFORT Requires continual use of both arms and legs which involves frequent standing reaching and light lifting. Objects handled such as beauty service apparatus appliances etc. seldom weigh in excess of 5 pounds. Dexterity is required in applying manual techniques.

WORKING CONDITIONS Work is performed inside a haircare facility with proper lighting sufficient plumbing and heating adequate aisle space strong water pressure plenty of hot water adequate electric power and outlets for appliances and apparatus. Incumbent is subject to the possibility of cuts burns strains and electric shock and is exposed to hair cuttings skin conditions common colds and communicable diseases. Is required to wear a smock wash hands thoroughly and frequently with soap and water sanitize barbering tools after each use

EDUCATION AND LICENSE Proof of enrollment in a state accredited professional barber school or proof of completion of a military barber school. A valid state barber s license in the state were the position is located must be obtained within 2 years of employment in the Barber Apprentice Program.

PHYSICAL EFFORT Requires continual use of both arms and legs which involves frequent standing reaching and light lifting. Objects handled such as barber service apparatus appliances etc. seldom weigh in excess of 5 pounds. Dexterity is required in applying manual techniques.