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What is a lead assistant manager and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
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Steve Wages Ph.D.,
Kerem Cakirer Ph.D.
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The average lead assistant manager salary is $58,223. The most common degree is a bachelor's degree degree with an business major. It usually takes 4-6 years of experience to become a lead assistant manager. Lead assistant managers with a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) certification earn more money. Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 6% and produce 189,200 job opportunities across the U.S.

What general advice would you give to a lead assistant manager?

Steve Wages Ph.D.Steve Wages Ph.D. LinkedIn profile

Director, Cloverdale Center for Youth and Family, Faulkner University

As soon as possible, establish a formal mentoring relationship with someone who is seasoned in pastoral counseling. Generally, the research demonstrates that the performance of employees with mentors is of a higher quality, they advance in their responsibilities and careers faster, and they avoid common mistakes exhibited by other employees. Establish short-term goals (6 months) for your position and a plan for overcoming obstacles; then ask your mentor to hold you accountable for implementing your plan. As part of your self-care. you also need to be proactive in developing a few close friendships, perhaps including colleagues, who can be a source of emotional support and encouragement to you personally.

You should be confident in your training while also being realistic and transparent about your limitations. There is still a lot that you do not know and much you will learn with experience. Until then, be willing to say "I don't know" when faced with problems you have not addressed before. Then commit to learning more about the issue through personal study and/or consulting with a more experienced colleague or mentor. In some cases, you may need to invite a more experienced counselor to meet with a client or where appropriate refer them to someone else.

You need to equip yourself to address structural changes to the delivery of pastoral care and counseling as a consequence of the pandemic. You will need to adapt to providing pastoral counseling virtually perhaps via Zoom sessions. Give thought as to how the virtual context impacts the counseling process and the spiritual resources you employ. For example, if you are comfortable praying with a client in your office, will you be equally inclined to pray with them online or over a phone. In light of the pandemic, Dr. Chuck Lawless noted, "Good pastoral care has required being more proactive than reactive." Ordinarily, pastoral counselors are reactive in that they respond to needs when they hear about them or when they are
ScoreLead Assistant ManagerUS Average
Salary
4.5

Avg. Salary $58,223

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
9.4

Growth rate 6%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
8.4
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.65%

Asian 6.91%

Black or African American 8.39%

Hispanic or Latino 17.72%

Unknown 4.64%

White 61.69%

Gender

female 53.78%

male 46.22%

Age - 42
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 42
Stress level
9.4

Stress level is very high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
5.2

Complexity level is intermediate

7 - challenging

Work life balance
4.6

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Lead assistant manager career paths

Key steps to become a lead assistant manager

  1. Explore lead assistant manager education requirements

    Most common lead assistant manager degrees

    Bachelor's

    36.8 %

    High School Diploma

    27.3 %

    Associate

    23.8 %
  2. Start to develop specific lead assistant manager skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Customer Service26.48%
    Customer Satisfaction8.44%
    Payroll7.00%
    Food Safety6.64%
    Leadership6.16%
  3. Complete relevant lead assistant manager training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New lead assistant managers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a lead assistant manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real lead assistant manager resumes.
  4. Gain additional lead assistant manager certifications

    Lead assistant manager certifications can show employers you have a baseline of knowledge expected for the position. Certifications can also make you a more competitive candidate. Even if employers don't require a specific lead assistant manager certification, having one may help you stand out relative to other applicants.

    The most common certifications for lead assistant managers include Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) and Medical Assistant.

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  5. Research lead assistant manager duties and responsibilities

    • Maintain customer base by providing excellent customer service, maintaining facilities cleanliness, preparing daily reports and managing other cashiers.
    • Operate POS systems responsible for accurate cash consolidation.
    • Perform opening and closing procedures including deposit verification using POS system and ordering all currency for store function and operations.
    • Handle attendance and punctuality, performance evaluations, implement policies and procedures, provide guidelines for database clean-up and informal training.
  6. Get lead assistant manager experience

    Generally, it takes 4-6 years to become a lead assistant manager. The most common roles before becoming a lead assistant manager include cashier, assistant manager team lead and sales associate.
  7. Prepare your lead assistant manager resume

    When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your lead assistant manager resume.

    You can use Zippia's AI resume builder to make the resume writing process easier while also making sure that you include key information that hiring managers expect to see on a lead assistant manager resume. You'll find resume tips and examples of skills, responsibilities, and summaries, all provided by Zippi, your career sidekick.

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  8. Apply for lead assistant manager jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a lead assistant manager job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average lead assistant manager salary

The average lead assistant manager salary in the United States is $58,223 per year or $28 per hour. Lead assistant manager salaries range between $37,000 and $90,000 per year.

Average lead assistant manager salary
$58,223 Yearly
$27.99 hourly

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A zippia user wrote a review on Apr 2022
Pros

I have leadership skills I always hire employees who like to work in a team I like to see sales increase and love to see the best customer service is given

Cons

In reality, i do not complain as its who i am


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A zippia user wrote a review on Jul 2020
Pros

Ability to resolve issues, timely delivery on goals and mantainance of inter personal relationship and organizing.

Cons

Insurbordination, failure to deliver on tasks and targets.


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A zippia user wrote a review on Jun 2020
Pros

Educating employees and getting everyone on the same mindset about what it takes for a company to succeed.

Cons

I don't like it when moral is low and nothing seems to perk employees up to become more productive at work.


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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.