Basketball Operations Assistant - Work-Study

Maharishi International University; Fairfield (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Maharishi International University in Fairfield, IA is seeking a Basketball Operations Assistant for Fall 2026. This student work-study role supports daily administrative and operational needs of MIU’s basketball programs, including equipment prep, scheduling, and travel coordination.

The position offers hands-on experience in athletics administration, event support, and teamwork within a collegiate program.

Qualifications

• Must be a currently enrolled student who is eligible to participate in the university’s work-study program.

Responsibilities

• Assist coaches and athletics staff with the daily operations of the basketball program.
• Prepare the court and equipment before practices, workouts, team meetings, and special events.
• Organize and maintain basketballs, cones, training equipment, practice jerseys, clipboards, and other program materials.
• Help create, print, distribute, and update practice schedules, team calendars, travel itineraries, rosters, and announcements.
• Assist with setting up and breaking down benches, chairs, tables, scoreboards, locker rooms, and other game-day areas.
• Maintain organized records for equipment, uniforms, travel materials, attendance, and other approved team information.
• Communicate schedule changes, assignments, and program information to players and staff as directed by the coaching staff.
• Assist with team travel preparation, including equipment checklists, passenger lists, meal counts, and travel packets.
• Maintain clean, orderly, and professional basketball offices, storage spaces, locker rooms, and team areas.
• Complete assigned tasks accurately, record work-study hours properly, and maintain confidentiality when handling team information.
• Demonstrate punctuality, reliability, professionalism, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Perform other basketball operations and administrative duties assigned by the coaching or athletics staff.

Skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Team player

Professionalism

Job description

Maharishi International University in Fairfield, IA is seeking a Basketball Operations Assistant for Fall 2026. This student work-study role supports daily administrative and operational needs of MIU’s basketball programs, including equipment prep, scheduling, and travel coordination.

The position offers hands-on experience in athletics administration, event support, and teamwork within a collegiate program.