Sports Programs Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

Maharishi International University is seeking a professional and mission-aligned Sports Programs Coordinator to help lead the next phase of development for our growing collegiate athletics program. This uniquely integrated role combines program coordination, recruiting leadership, and student-athlete admissions support to create a seamless experience for student-athletes and coaches alike.

The position will report directly to the Associate Athletic Director and have a leadership role within the department. They will oversee day-to-day operations of all varsity sports, including leading and coordinating recruiting efforts, ensuring a unified and strategic approach to building strong, mission-aligned teams. This includes managing systems and processes, supporting coaches, and ensuring compliance with NAIA recruiting regulations.

They will also serve as a bridge between Athletics and Admissions, ensuring that every prospective student-athlete receives outstanding guidance and support throughout their journey—from recruitment and application to enrollment and performance on the field. This position is ideal for a leader who is ready to grow with an emerging athletics department—and who sees themselves taking on increasing leadership responsibility, with the long-term potential to move into the Associate Athletic Director and eventually Athletic Director role.

Key Responsibilities

Sports Program Oversight

• Manage day-to-day operations of all varsity sports programs
• Support coaches in scheduling, budgeting, logistics, and internal communication
• Ensure alignment of each program with the university’s Consciousness-Based Sports principles
• Facilitate interdepartmental collaboration between Athletics, Academics, and Student Life
• Assist in long-term planning and visioning with the Associate Athletic Director & Athletic Director

Recruiting Strategy & Coordination

• Develop and implement a coordinated recruitment strategy for all varsity sports
• Partner with coaches to identify, engage, and track prospective student-athletes
• Oversee recruiting tools, systems, and events such as campus visits and ID camps
• Generate reports from accurate recruiting records and performance data
• Ensure all recruitment activity is in full compliance with NAIA regulations

Sports Admissions Liaison Duties

• Act as the primary point of contact for prospective student-athletes throughout the admissions process
• Build strong working relationships with the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid
• Assist prospective students in navigating their application, including paperwork, eligibility, and enrollment
• Help create a welcoming and mission-aligned admissions experience rooted in care and clarity
• Track and report recruitment pipeline data in collaboration with Admissions and coaching staff

Culture & Leadership Development

• Be an active leader in fostering a department culture rooted in inner development
• Model and promote the use of the Consciousness-Based Sports methodology, including the Transcendental Meditation technique
• Support student-athletes in their growth as individuals and team members
• Serve as a visible ambassador for MIU Athletics and its holistic mission

Job Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Enthusiastic about joining a new and growing athletics program with a mission to reimagine sports through a holistic lens
• Openness to learning and supporting our Consciousness-Based Sports methodology, including integration of practices such as the Transcendental Meditation technique
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred
• Familiarity with NAIA compliance systems and protocols strongly preferred
• Proven organizational, communication, and leadership skills
• Experience working across departments with diverse student-athlete populations
• Strong Project Management abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong network within collegiate athletics
• Demonstrated track record of successful recruiting
• 2+ years of experience in collegiate athletics operations, recruiting, or compliance

This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of collegiate sports while contributing to a movement that places consciousness and human development at the heart of competition. If you’re ready to build something meaningful from the inside out, we invite you to apply.

Learn more about MIU Sports https://sports.miu.edu/