Athletic Counselor, Part-Time

Rio Hondo Community College; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Rio Hondo College in Whittier, CA is seeking an hourly part-time Counselor to support General Counseling, Dual Enrollment & Outreach, Welcome Center and other programs. Varied schedule: M-TH 8:00am-7:00pm, F 8:00am-2:00pm.

A Master’s degree and a California CC Counselor Credential are required, plus commitment to diversity. Position is part-time not to exceed 24 hours per week; applications must be submitted online with transcripts.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling or related field as listed in the job description.
• Valid California Community College Counselor Credential or equivalent.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to diverse backgrounds of community college students.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses assigned during day/evening/weekends or online.
• Commit to professional excellence and ongoing growth in teaching.
• Perform other duties as described by Board Policies and the California Education Code.

Skills

Counseling experience

Student advising

Diversity awareness

Education

Master’s degree in counseling or related field

California Community College Counselor Credential

Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) license

Job description

Varies: M-TH 8:00am- 7:00pm, F 8:00am-2:00pm

Salary Range

Dependent upon academic background and educational experience. Please visit our website at http://www.riohondo.edu/hr/hr-documents/ to see the faculty salary schedule.

Shift Differential

FLSA

FLSA Non-Exempt

Location

Location Main Campus

Department

Department Counseling

Open Date

Open Date 08/18/2026

Closing Date

Closing Date 09/18/2026

Open Until Filled No

About Río Hondo College
Río Hondo College welcomes and embraces all students in their educational and career pathways. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution ( HSI ), our College has a student population of 22,000, of which 18,000 are Latinx students. We were the first college in Los Angeles County to provide two years of free tuition to first-time, full-time college students through our Río Promise program. We are proud to acknowledge that many of our students have transferred to high ranked institutions such as Harvard, Stanford, USC and UCLA , UC Berkeley, UC Irvine, Cal State LA, Cal State Long Beach, and Whittier College to name a few.
Río Hondo College is committed to the recruitment of qualified and diverse employees who are dedicated to our students’ success. We recognize that diversity in an academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for our students. We are steadfast in our hiring practices and staff development processes which reinforce the goals of equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion. Our practices and processes also support the importance of a workforce that reflects the community and the diverse student population we serve.
Río Hondo College employs approximately 55% tenured track faculty of color; 60% part-time faculty of color; 85% classified staff of color; and 50% administrators of color.
Río Hondo College offers 30 associate degrees that guarantee transfer (ADTs) to Cal State Universities, a bachelor’s degree in Automotive Technology, more than 60 certificates, a Pathway to Law School, dual enrollment with K-12 districts, state championship speech & debate team, top-notch athletic teams, student leadership opportunities, travel abroad experiences and more.
In collaboration with the communities in Pico Rivera, Santa Fe Springs, El Monte, South El Monte, Whittier, portions of Norwalk, La Mirada, Downey, La Puente, the City of Industry, Los Nietos and Avocado Heights, Río Hondo College provides an exceptional academic curriculum to meet the unique needs of our region and strengthen our communities.

Basic Function/Definition

This recruitment is to fill part-time assignment.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in counseling, rehabilitation counseling, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, guidance counseling, educational counseling, social work, or career development , marriage and family therapy, or marriage, family and child counseling. A bachelor’s degree in one of the above listed degrees and a license as a Marriage and Family Therapist ( MFT ) is an alternative qualification for this discipline, pursuant to Title 5, Section 53410.1.
OR
A valid California Community College Counselor Credential
OR
The equivalent.
AND
Demonstrate a sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

A Masters degree in education with an emphasis in counseling that includes a minimum of 24 graduate level units in counseling courses AND a graduate level counseling practicum or internship in a community college setting.

Responsibilities

Assignment may include teaching courses as assigned during day or evening, weekday or weekends or online.
Have a commitment to professional excellence and continuous growth in the fields of teaching.
Other professional responsibilities and activities normally expected of members of community college faculty as described by Board Policies and the California Education code.

Any degree from a country other than the United States, including Canada and Great Britain, must be evaluated by an Evaluation Service prior to the closing date. Certification must be attached with copies of transcripts.

License Certificates/Credentials

Desired Qualifications

Experience advising and counseling student athletes about certificates, associate degrees, and transfer requirements.

Working Conditions

Position Description

Applications are now being accepted for Counselor, Hourly Part-Time (Not to exceed 24 hours per week) to fulfill current and anticipated needs in General Counseling, Dual Enrollment & Outreach, Welcome Center, and other special population programs.

Application Procedure

Applicants must submit a complete online application that includes the items listed.

• Rio Hondo College online application (which includes supplemental questions)
• Cover Page (one page)
• Complete transcripts of all colleges/university studies, including degree earned (copies will be accepted)
• Transcripts must include degree awarded and confer date (please circle conferral date on transcripts) .Transcripts without this information and online applications without transcripts will be disqualified.
• PAPER APPLICATIONS AND APPLICATION MATERIALS SENT VIA MAIL , FAX , OR EMAIL WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED .

Special Instructions to Applicants

Additional Information

• The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires the District obtain documentation from every individual who is employed which verifies identity and authorizes his/her right to work in the United States.
• Successful candidate is responsible for verifying all prior work experience and providing all academic transcripts for purposes of salary placement.
• As a condition of employment, the selected applicant must provide a set of fingerprints (at the applicant’s expense) taken by an official LiveScan agency.
• Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial employment (The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment).
• For positions requiring a valid California driver’s license, proof of insurability is required.
• Applicants who are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act and require accommodations for completing the application process, testing (if required for position), or the interview, please notify the Human Resources Office.
• A copy of this announcement will be provided in Braille to visually impaired applicants upon request.

Commitment to Diversity

All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff.

Cancel RTF Policy

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO RE- OPEN , RE- ADVERTISE , DELAY OR CANCEL FILLING THIS POSITION .
THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL FUTURE VACANCIES .

EEO Statement

Rio Hondo College is committed to employing qualified administrators, faculty and staff members who are dedicated to student success. The Board recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students. The Board is committed to hiring and staff development processes that support the goals of equal opportunity and diversity, and provide equal consideration for all qualified candidates.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Describe your experience in providing counseling and academic advisement to community college students.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Describe your familiarity with California Community College Athletic Association eligibility rules for student athletes.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Describe your training and/or experience that demonstrates your sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

  (Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial Transcript (Undergraduate)
• Unofficial Transcript (Graduate)
Optional Documents
• Cover Letter
• License or Credential
• Other Documents
Rio Hondo College - Human Resources
3600 Workman Mill Road A-113
Whittier, CA 90601 Phone: [phone]
FAX: [phone]