Graduate Assistant - Tennis

Graduate Assistant TennisMaharishi International University (MIU) Athletics is building the MIU Pioneers program from the ground up, integrating competitive excellence with Consciousness-Based Sports (CBS) — a methodology that trains athletes across four levels of performance: Spiritual, Emotional, Mental, and Physical. As MIU pursues NAIA membership, the Graduate Assistant Tennis plays a hands-on role in day-to-day program operations while gaining real coaching, recruiting, and athletics administration experience in a startup environment.Working alongside Head Tennis Coach Eric Sturgis, the GA supports both the men's and women's tennis programs, gaining direct experience in on-court coaching, recruiting, and the daily operations of a varsity collegiate program.Minimum QualificationsBachelor's degree completed prior to the start dateAcceptance into and continuous enrollment in an MIU graduate program for the duration of the assistantshipStrong written and verbal communication skillsAbility to work collaboratively with coaches, student-athletes, and athletics staff in a fast-paced, early-stage programOpenness to learning and integrating Consciousness-Based Sports (CBS) principles into daily coaching and team cultureAvailability to work a maximum of 20 hours per week, including evenings and weekends as the competition schedule requiresValid driver's license, clean driving record, and willingness to drive university vehicles (including the team van/bus) for practices, competitions, and recruiting travelPreferred QualificationsPrior playing or coaching experience at the collegiate, club, or competitive levelExperience assisting with recruiting or evaluating prospective student-athletesExperience with photography, videography, graphic design, or live-stream productionFamiliarity with NAIA or collegiate athletics compliance standardsPersonal practice of Transcendental Meditation or genuine interest in mindfulness-based performance training (not required)ResponsibilitiesCoaching & Team ManagementAssist the Head Coach with on-court coaching, practice planning, and player developmentSupport training sessions and contribute to game-day operations, including warm-ups, substitutions support, and statisticsDuties may include recruiting, coaching, and team management as assigned by the Head CoachGame-Day & Program OperationsSupport training and match-day operations, including court setup, scoring, and officiating supportDrive the team van/bus to practices, matches, and recruiting events as neededContent Creation & MediaCreate graphics, photos, and video content to promote the program across MIU Athletics channelsAssist with photography and video coverage of practices, competitions, and special eventsSupport live-streaming and game-day broadcast operationsConsciousness-Based Sports (CBS) IntegrationParticipate in CBS coaching workshops to learn the Four Levels of Performance frameworkHelp integrate CBS principles, including meditation and mental training, into daily practice and competition routinesRepresent the program's values and the "Pioneer Way" in all interactions with student-athletes, families, and the campus communitySkills and CompetenciesCoaching expertise and ability to communicate technical and tactical concepts to student-athletesOrganizational skills to manage practice, travel, and game-day logisticsComfort working in a lean, startup athletics environment with evolving systems and supportBasic content creation skills (photo, video, graphics, or live-stream production)Genuine interest in holistic, consciousness-based approaches to athletic performance