Earn $30–$36/Hour, Plus We Help Pay Your Student Loans
Just earned your barber or cosmetology license—or preparing to take your state exam? Start your career with a full schedule, extensive paid training, and a supportive team behind you.
Sport Clips Haircuts in Gurnee is hiring recent barbering and beauty school graduates who are ready to turn their education into a rewarding career. You do not need to bring clients or spend years building a clientele. Our steady walk-in traffic allows you to begin earning, improving your skills, and growing your career right away.
New Ownership. New Leadership. A Fresh Start.
Our Gurnee location is now under new ownership and new management, with a renewed commitment to creating a professional, supportive, and positive workplace.
We are building a team culture based on respect, strong communication, dependable leadership, and genuine investment in each team member’s success. This is an opportunity to join the salon during an exciting new chapter and help shape the kind of workplace where talented barbers and cosmetologists can learn, grow, and build rewarding careers.
What You Can Earn
- Approximately $30–$36 per hour in total compensation once trained, including hourly pay, tips, and bonuses
- Student loan repayment in addition to your regular compensation
- Consistent walk-in traffic to help keep your chair—and your schedule—full
- Opportunities to increase your earnings as your skills and experience grow
Why New Graduates Choose Sport Clips
- We pay your student loans
- Extensive paid training designed to build your confidence behind the chair
- Advanced training in men’s and boys’ haircuts, fades, clipper techniques, and current styles
- Free continuing education
- Instant clientele—no personal client book required
- Flexible full-time and part-time schedules
- Clear career paths into training, leadership, and management
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible team members
- Free mental health support benefit
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Supportive, team-oriented salon culture
- No chemical services—our focus is providing great haircuts and an outstanding client experience
You May Be a Great Fit If You:
- Recently received your Illinois barber or cosmetology license
- Have your state licensing exam scheduled or will be eligible to take it soon
- Enjoy working in an energetic, fast-paced environment
- Are friendly, dependable, professional, and team-oriented
- Want to continue learning and strengthening your haircutting skills
- Are committed to creating a great experience for every client
No previous salon experience is required. Recent graduates and experienced barbers and cosmetologists are encouraged to apply.
Start Your Career With Confidence
At Sport Clips Haircuts in Gurnee, you will work in a clean, organized salon with a steady flow of clients, proven systems, hands-on support, and leaders who are committed to earning the trust of their team.
You worked hard to earn your license. Now begin a career where you can strengthen your skills, earn reliable income, and grow without the pressure of finding your own clients.
Apply today and become part of the new team we are building at Sport Clips Haircuts in Gurnee.
Compensation estimates include hourly wages, tips, and applicable bonuses. Actual earnings may vary. Benefits and student loan repayment assistance are subject to eligibility requirements and program terms.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $32.00 - $36.00 per hour
Expected hours: 10.0 – 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Loan repayment program
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Store discount
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
