Compliance and Governance Intern

Unit: Governance and Compliance
Position: Governance and Compliance Intern
Reports To: Assistant Commissioner

This internship will provide the opportunity to receive sports administration education and training in one of the premier Division I collegiate athletic conference offices. This position will be exposed to and involved in the ongoing development of West Coast Conference initiatives, providing hands-on experience and learning opportunities, particularly in the areas of compliance, student-athlete involvement, and governance.

Principal Functions:

65% Assistance with the Conference’s compliance services. Examples of associated tasks include:

• NCAA and WCC compliance record management, education and interpretations.
• NCAA and WCC waiver administration.
• NCAA violation administration.
• NCAA legislative process and proposal tracking support.
• Participate in preparations for meetings and conference calls, as appropriate.
• NCAA committee tracking and reporting.

15% Assist with the Conference’s governance and student-athlete services. Examples of associated tasks include:

• Governance process and proposal administration support.
• WCC Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) support.
• Conference research related to governance recommendations and/or sport administration.
• Participate in preparations for meetings and conference calls with WCC Cabinets, Committees, and Head Coaches groups, as appropriate.
• Attend the Executive Council meetings in October and June.

10% Assist with the Conference’s championships and events. Examples of associated tasks include:

• Specific duties as assigned at the 2027 WCC Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championship in Las Vegas.
• Other opportunities to work at WCC championships and events.

10% Other projects and responsibilities based on areas of interest and experience.

Preferred Qualifications and Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience with the WCC’s core values of integrity, servant leadership, inclusion, excellence, innovation, communication, and collaboration.
• Demonstrated enrollment towards or completion of, a Bachelor’s, Master’s or equivalent degree required.
• Athletics administration and/or sports management experience or related volunteer experience preferred.
• Demonstrated high-level proficiency in Microsoft programs (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Proficiency and experience with Apple computers and operating systems and Adobe Creative Suite preferred.
• Effective professional communication, both orally and in writing. Proficiency in drafting and editing written communications.
• Working knowledge of intercollegiate athletics, the West Coast Conference and its institutions’ programs and/or higher education preferred.

Additional Information:

The start date of the internship is tentatively August 3, 2026, and the end date is June 30, 2027. This is a 20-hour-a-week internship with hours arranged with a supervisor.

The intern will be paid $18.00/hour, and the internship does not include benefits.

This position will be based out of the WCC Office in San Bruno, CA. Some travel will be required.

The 2026-27 WCC Championship dates are listed below and availability to attend is expected for some or all of the following championship dates:

Fall 2026: Cross Country Oct. 30; Men’s and Women’s Soccer Nov. 11-14; Men’s Water Polo Nov. 20-22

Winter 2027: Men’s and Women’s Basketball March 4-9

Spring 2027: Women’s Golf April 23-25; Beach Volleyball April 29-30; Men’s and Women’s Tennis April 29-May 1; Men’s Golf April 30-May 2; Softball May 13-15; Rowing May 14-15; Baseball May 26-29

The West Coast Conference is an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a diverse working environment. Employment is contingent on successful completion of a background check and skills assessment. The candidate must be able to lift at least 30 pounds.

To apply, please email a cover letter, resume, and contact information of at least two references to jobs@westcoast.org (or click 'Apply Now' to start your email). Applications will be accepted through May 29, 2026, and interviews will occur in June.

About the West Coast Conference

The West Coast Conference, founded in 1952, is a premier NCAA Division I conference with a longstanding history of national competitive excellence and institutions of great academic distinction. Guided by its “We Rise in the West” identity, the conference is represented throughout the Western region’s largest cities with a pronounced coastal footprint. Conference membership is driven by championship ambition and core values of integrity, respect, collaboration, innovation, inclusiveness and the holistic well-being of its student-athletes. For more information, visit WCCsports.com and follow the West Coast Conference on X, Instagram, Facebook and TikTok @WCCsports.