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.

•National Letter of Intent program administration.

•NCAA legislative process and proposal tracking support.

•Participate in preparations for meetings and conference calls, as appropriate.

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.

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

•Specific duties as assigned at the 2026 WCC Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament in Las Vegas.

•Other opportunities to work at WCC championships and events.

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

The start date of the internship is tentatively August 1, 2025, and the end date is June 30, 2026. This is a 20-hour-a-week internship with hours arranged with a supervisor. The intern will be paid $17.50/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 2025-26 WCC Championship dates are listed below and availability to attend is expected for some or all of the following championship dates: Fall 2025: Cross Country Nov. 1; Men’s Water Polo Nov. 21-23 Winter 2026: Men’s and Women’s Basketball March 5-10 Spring 2026: Women’s Golf April 24-27; Beach Volleyball April 23-24; Tennis April 23-25; Men’s Golf April 30-May 3; Rowing May 15-16; Baseball May 20-23

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. Applications will be accepted through May 30, 2025, and interviews will occur in June.

About the West Coast Conference The West Coast Conference was formed in 1952 and has evolved and grown to become a nationally recognized and competitive force in Division I intercollegiate athletics. The WCC is fueled by the conviction to achieve its goals with strong core values of integrity, respect, collaboration, innovation, and inclusiveness that create a holistic student-athlete experience across the Conference. The Conference sponsors 16 sports and has nine member institutions – Gonzaga, LMU, Pacific, Pepperdine, Portland, Saint Mary’s, San Diego, San Francisco, and Santa Clara – over a three-state footprint on the west coast. In the WCC, We Create Champions on the fields of competition and leaders for life.

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.

About West Coast Conference

About the West Coast Conference The West Coast Conference was formed in 1952 and has evolved and grown to become a nationally recognized and competitive force in Division I intercollegiate athletics. The WCC is fueled by the conviction to achieve its goals with strong core values of integrity, respect, collaboration, innovation, and inclusiveness that create a holistic student-athlete experience across the Conference. The Conference sponsors 16 sports and has nine member institutions – Gonzaga, LMU, Pacific, Pepperdine, Portland, Saint Mary’s, San Diego, San Francisco, and Santa Clara – over a three-state footprint on the west coast. In the WCC, We Create Champions on the fields of competition and leaders for life.

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