Occupation · SOC 39-1022
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers
Supervise and coordinate activities of personal service workers.
Median wage
$47,080
$32,150–$73,800
Projected growth
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Annual openings
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per year
Employed (US)
107,060
Job Zone 3
Typical preparation
Medium preparation
Stackable credential programs
39 mapped
Core skills
Critical ThinkingActive ListeningTime ManagementSpeakingSocial PerceptivenessManagement of Personnel ResourcesCoordinationService OrientationReading ComprehensionPersuasionWritingMonitoringJudgment and Decision MakingInstructingLearning StrategiesComplex Problem SolvingActive LearningSystems EvaluationSystems AnalysisNegotiationQuality Control AnalysisOperations MonitoringMathematicsManagement of Material ResourcesManagement of Financial ResourcesTroubleshootingOperations AnalysisOperation and ControlTechnology DesignScienceProgrammingRepairingInstallationEquipment SelectionEquipment Maintenance
Knowledge areas
Customer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguageAdministration and ManagementPublic Safety and SecurityPsychologyPersonnel and Human ResourcesEducation and TrainingAdministrativeComputers and ElectronicsMedicine and DentistrySales and MarketingMathematicsTherapy and CounselingCommunications and MediaSociology and AnthropologyTransportationChemistryFood ProductionLaw and GovernmentProduction and ProcessingMechanicalTelecommunicationsEngineering and TechnologyBuilding and ConstructionBiologyEconomics and AccountingPhilosophy and TheologyPhysicsForeign LanguageGeographyDesignFine ArtsHistory and Archeology
Technology & tools
Inventory management systemsMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordPoint of sale POS softwareTimekeeping softwareWeb browser softwareWork scheduling software
Representative tasks
Getting InformationCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesIdentifying Objects, Actions, and EventsWorking with ComputersMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsDocumenting/Recording InformationEvaluating Information to Determine Compliance with StandardsInspecting Equipment, Structures, or MaterialsPerforming Administrative ActivitiesMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsTraining and Teaching OthersUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeJudging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or PeopleStaffing Organizational UnitsEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsCommunicating with People Outside the OrganizationCoaching and Developing OthersProcessing InformationScheduling Work and ActivitiesPerforming for or Working Directly with the PublicResolving Conflicts and Negotiating with OthersInterpreting the Meaning of Information for OthersGuiding, Directing, and Motivating SubordinatesCoordinating the Work and Activities of OthersOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkEstimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or InformationAssisting and Caring for OthersAnalyzing Data or InformationDeveloping Objectives and StrategiesDeveloping and Building TeamsThinking CreativelyHandling and Moving ObjectsSelling or Influencing OthersPerforming General Physical ActivitiesProviding Consultation and Advice to OthersMonitoring and Controlling ResourcesControlling Machines and ProcessesOperating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or EquipmentRepairing and Maintaining Electronic EquipmentRepairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Competency framework
Skill expectations by proficiency level.
emerging
Company policies and operational procedures — explain and demonstrate to new personal service workers under direct supervisor guidance in a salon, spa, or care facility setting.Work schedules and shift assignments — assist in distributing using calendar and scheduling software under close supervision in a personal service environment.Service area cleanliness and equipment condition — inspect against established checklists under direct oversight on a personal care facility floor.Customer complaints regarding service quality — receive, document, and escalate to a senior supervisor in a front-facing personal service setting.Staff attendance and punctuality records — track and enter using time accounting software with guidance from department management.Team communications and policy updates — relay messages from managers to service workers accurately in a personal service workplace.Basic training activities — support lead trainers by demonstrating standard operating procedures to new hires in a supervised personal service environment.Office suite and email software tools — use to compose routine internal correspondence and scheduling reminders under supervisory direction.Employee performance concerns — recognize and report observable issues to management following established escalation protocols.Point-of-sale and inventory management software — enter basic service transactions and supply usage data under direct supervision at a personal service workstation.
developing
New employee onboarding and operational training — conduct independently using structured lesson plans and company policy documentation in a personal service facility.Weekly work schedules — assign and adjust based on service demand and staff availability using scheduling software with minimal oversight in a mid-size personal service team.Customer complaints about worker performance — investigate, resolve, and document outcomes following management guidelines in a personal service business setting.Routine equipment and workspace inspections — perform independently against cleanliness and maintenance standards across all service areas of a personal care facility.Disciplinary conversations — initiate and document using established progressive discipline procedures for performance issues in a personal service workplace.Staff recruitment activities — screen applications, conduct initial interviews, and coordinate hiring paperwork using office suite and email tools in a personal service organization.Inventory levels and supply usage — monitor and reorder as needed using inventory management software to maintain uninterrupted service delivery.Supervisory meetings with department managers — attend and relay relevant operational changes to service workers promptly in a personal service setting.Employee complaint investigations — gather facts, apply management rules, and communicate resolutions to affected parties in a structured personal service environment.Team productivity and service quality metrics — monitor using spreadsheet software and identify patterns requiring corrective action in a personal service facility.
proficient
Full-scope staff training programs — design and deliver independently, incorporating active learning strategies and real service scenarios across all roles in a personal service facility.Complex customer escalations involving staff conduct — resolve autonomously through structured inquiry, mediation, and documentation aligned with company policy and public safety standards.Multi-team shift scheduling and workload distribution — manage across peak and off-peak periods using time accounting and calendar software to optimize service quality in a large personal service operation.Formal disciplinary and performance improvement processes — lead end-to-end, including documentation, counseling sessions, and follow-up monitoring in compliance with HR regulations.Recruitment, selection, and onboarding cycles — oversee the full lifecycle using applicant tracking tools, structured interviews, and orientation programs for personal service workforce needs.Operational standards and compliance audits — conduct comprehensive inspections of equipment, cleanliness, and safety procedures, generating written reports and corrective action plans.Cross-departmental manager meetings — represent the personal service team, contribute analytical insights from service data, and translate strategic decisions into team-level operational changes.Employee grievance resolution — investigate thoroughly, apply deductive reasoning to assess policy compliance, and deliver equitable outcomes within management rules in personal service contexts.Service performance data — analyze using spreadsheet and presentation software to identify trends, gaps, and improvement opportunities across a personal service department.Staff retention and engagement — apply psychology and human resources knowledge to proactively address morale issues and build a cooperative personal service team culture.
advanced
Organizational workforce strategy — develop and implement staffing models, succession plans, and training frameworks that align personal service workforce capacity with long-term business goals.Supervisory team development — mentor and coach first-line supervisors in leadership orientation, personnel management, and decision-making to elevate leadership capability across a personal service organization.Enterprise service quality standards — define, communicate, and institutionalize cleanliness, safety, and operational benchmarks adopted across all locations or departments of a personal service enterprise.Cross-functional management collaboration — lead regular forums with senior managers and department heads to drive operational alignment and translate organizational change into frontline personal service practice.Disciplinary and HR policy frameworks — advise senior leadership on revisions to progressive discipline, grievance procedures, and compliance protocols based on observed workforce trends in personal service settings.Talent acquisition and retention systems — architect organization-wide recruitment pipelines, onboarding curricula, and retention programs that reduce turnover across a multi-unit personal service business.Technology adoption and workflow optimization — evaluate and champion implementation of point-of-sale, scheduling, and inventory management platforms that modernize personal service operations at scale.Customer experience strategy — set the vision for service recovery protocols and staff conduct standards that drive measurable customer satisfaction outcomes across a personal service brand.Organizational culture and integrity — model and reinforce values of cooperation, self-control, and dependability through visible leadership behaviors and policy governance in a personal service organization.Performance management ecosystem — design and oversee metrics, review cycles, and accountability structures that link individual worker outcomes to departmental and organizational KPIs in a personal service enterprise.
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