Graduate Assistant - Soccer

ABOUT THE ROLE

Maharishi 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 Men's Soccer 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 Men's Soccer Coach Ruben Sanchez and Associate Head Coach Caio Moreira Pereira, the GA supports training, recruiting, and game-day operations for the men's soccer program as it builds toward NAIA membership.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree completed prior to the start date
• Acceptance into and continuous enrollment in an MIU graduate program for the duration of the assistantship
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with coaches, student-athletes, and athletics staff in a fast-paced, early-stage program
• Openness to learning and integrating Consciousness-Based Sports (CBS) principles into daily coaching and team culture
• Availability to work a maximum of 20 hours per week, including evenings and weekends as the competition schedule requires
• Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and willingness to drive university vehicles (including the team van/bus) for practices, competitions, and recruiting travel

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior playing or coaching experience at the collegiate, club, or competitive level
• Experience assisting with recruiting or evaluating prospective student-athletes
• Experience with photography, videography, graphic design, or live-stream production
• Familiarity with NAIA or collegiate athletics compliance standards
• Personal practice of Transcendental Meditation or genuine interest in mindfulness-based performance training (not required)

RESPONSIBILITIES

Coaching & Team Management

• Assist the Head Coach with on-field coaching, practice planning, and player development
• Support training sessions and contribute to game-day operations, including warm-ups, substitutions support, and statistics
• Duties may include recruiting, coaching, and team management as assigned by the Head Coach

Game-Day & Program Operations

• Support training and game-day operations, including field setup, equipment management, and match-day logistics
• Drive the team van/bus to practices, matches, and recruiting events as needed

Content Creation & Media

• Create graphics, photos, and video content to promote the program across MIU Athletics channels
• Assist with photography and video coverage of practices, competitions, and special events
• Support live-streaming and game-day broadcast operations

Consciousness-Based Sports (CBS) Integration

• Participate in CBS coaching workshops to learn the Four Levels of Performance framework
• Help integrate CBS principles, including meditation and mental training, into daily practice and competition routines
• Represent the program's values and the "Pioneer Way" in all interactions with student-athletes, families, and the campus community

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Coaching expertise and ability to communicate technical and tactical concepts to student-athletes
• Organizational skills to manage practice, travel, and game-day logistics
• Comfort working in a lean, startup athletics environment with evolving systems and support
• Basic content creation skills (photo, video, graphics, or live-stream production)
• Genuine interest in holistic, consciousness-based approaches to athletic performance