Counselor Kinesiology

Primary Purpose
Duties and responsibilities as presented are intended to be representative and not restrictive. The District reserves the right to modify the assignment and allocation of duties in accordance with operational needs.

Job Description
The Counselor in this role will instruct COUN 140 C freshman orientation specified for student athletes. This counselor will have the opportunity to work with the Kinesiology/Athletics faculty as well as district administrative members on and off campus in support providing these students with a robust academic and social experience. The Counselor will teach COUN 140C and related courses to a diverse student population. Provide academic personal and career exploration with students in preparation towards their goals. Work collaboratively with Kinesiology administrators faculty staff coaches and all units that represent this department following 3C2A requirements rules and regulations. The Kinesiology/Athletics Counselor will have at minimum a 1:1 counseling relationship with each caseload student and will provide counseling support as needed throughout the students experience at Cypress College. Counselor will work with students to create and complete a student education plan SEP and discuss topics related to major requirements life planning career exploration and transfer requirements. Support recruitment efforts as well as providing high efforts of securing student retention. Participate in curriculum development and serve on department division college and district committees as necessary to maintain and improve the instructional program; participate in appropriate professional development activities. Participate in cocurricular activities including planning implementing and teaching in special programs designed to support student success. Participate in the formulation of Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) and the Student Learning Outcomes assessment cycle. Maintain formal office and campus hours; participate in department and division meetings. Maintain current knowledge of instructional methods and new technologies pertinent to areas of assignment; learn and apply emerging technologies and advances (e.g. computer software applications) as necessary to perform duties in an efficient organized and timely manner. Teach scheduled classes and perform related duties as assigned including timely compliance with clerical and administrative responsibilities; comply with district college and division policies in the performance of duties. Instruct and assist in the growth and success of a diverse population of students through careful preparation of course materials effective teaching methodologies and informed critical feedback on assignments and discussions. Develop culturally relevant course content culturally responsive pedagogical techniques and effective practices for engaging students who are diverse and/or are students who are historically underserved. The ideal candidate should have experience in this area with African American Latinx Native Americans Pacific Islanders and other disproportionately impacted students. Work cooperatively with staff and students. On campus online evening and/or Saturday assignments may be required as part of the regular contract.

Essential Functions
Examples of essential functions are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature.

Desirable Qualifications
Specific and intentional outreach to historically and socially minoritized/marginalized communities such as African American/Black Hispanic Pacific Islander Native American women LGBTQIA and people with disabilities. Examples need not relate to Athletics but would be exemplary. Experience designing and teaching curricula responsive to the needs of historically underrepresented and/or marginalized students. At least 2 years providing Academic Advisement to Community College students. Active participation in the 3C4A. At least 2 years providing Athletic Advisement in a Community College or extensive background in the athletic recruiting process and knowledge of 3C2A eligibility requirements.

Minimum Qualifications
Masters 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 Possess a valid California teaching credential authorizing service in a community college in the appropriate subject matter area. OR The equivalent. Equivalent qualifications may include related education training employment and professional experience that would be equal to the required degree(s) and experience in this field as determined by the District Equivalency Committee. Commitment to diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic socioeconomic cultural disability gender gender identity sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students faculty and staff. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how these factors relate to the need for equity minded practices within the classroom. NOTE : A bachelors degree in one of the listed degrees and a license as a Marriage and Family Therapist MFT is an alternative qualification for this discipline.

Work Schedule
Full Time Tenure Track