PART TIME POOL - COUNSELOR (ATHLETICS)
About The Position
The Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District is seeking a Part Time Pool Counselor specializing in Athletics. This role is part of the Counseling Department faculty and is committed to the academic success, personal growth, and self-actualization of student athletes. The counselor will provide services related to transfer, vocational/occupational programs, career and academic skills development. This position requires comprehensive knowledge of NCAA/NAIA eligibility standards, transfer requirements, recruitment processes, admission timelines, and academic planning strategies to support student-athletes in transferring to four-year institutions. The counselor will assist students in developing and achieving their academic and occupational goals, teach counseling courses, lead workshops, orientations, and seminars, and assist in developing and implementing retention programs. The role involves participating in the planning of support programs for student athletes in partnership with campus clubs, community, and advocacy groups. Active participation on campus and within the broader community through committee service and leadership roles is expected. Assignments may include a combination of day and evening hours. Grossmont College is committed to providing open access and serving a diverse student population.
Requirements
- Master's in counseling, rehabilitation counseling, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, guidance counseling, educational counseling, social work, career development, marriage and family therapy, or marriage, family and child counseling, OR The equivalent.
- Experience and proficiency in educational, career, and personal counseling at a community college, university or clinical setting.
- Experience advising student athletes about certificates, associate degrees, and transfer requirements.
- Training and experience working with individuals and groups in providing personal and crisis counseling.
- Ability to use technology in providing counseling services.
- Experience teaching career planning, college success, workshops or other personal development courses at the post-secondary level.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Applicants must demonstrate a sensitivity to, and an understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity backgrounds of community college students.
Nice To Haves
- Experience advising student athletes about certificates, associate degrees, and transfer requirements in accordance with NCAA, 3C2A, and NAIA.
- Experience developing and maintaining professional relationships between campus programs and community agencies.
- Experience that demonstrates active participation in community and professional organizations and institutions of higher education.
- An understanding of current theories and best practices related to supporting student success in the areas of basic skills, retention, academic goal completion, and transfer.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a generalist and a regular member of the Counseling Department faculty committed to the academic success, personal growth, and self-actualization of student athletes.
- Provide counseling services related to transfer, vocational/occupational programs, career and academic skills development.
- Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of NCAA/NAIA eligibility standards, transfer requirements, recruitment processes, admission timelines, and academic planning strategies that support student-athletes in transferring to four-year institutions.
- Assist student athletes and other students in developing and achieving their immediate and long-range academic and occupational goals.
- Teach counseling courses, lead workshops, orientations, and seminars.
- Assist in developing and implementing necessary retention programs to meet the program participant needs.
- Participate in the planning of support programs for student athletes, in partnership with on campus clubs, community, and other related advocacy and support groups.
- Actively participate on campus and within the broader community by serving on departmental and college committees and taking a leadership role in campus, community, and professional organizations.
- Perform other duties consistent with their faculty job description as stated in the AFT contract.
Benefits
- Optional part time faculty benefits program
- Membership in the State Teachers' Retirement System (STRS) or the Pension Eligible Alternative Retirement (PEAR) Plan
- Medical coverage for eligible employees and their dependents at no charge
- Dental coverage for eligible employees and their dependents at no charge
- Vision coverage for eligible employees and their dependents at no charge
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
