Santa Barbara/Santa Maria, California
Menlo Park, California
Posted: 01-May-26
Location: San Bruno, California
Type: Part-time
Salary: $18.00/hour
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Position: Men’s and Women’s Basketball Intern
Reports To: Senior Associate Commissioners for Men’s Basketball and Women’s Basketball
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 NCAA basketball and sport management.
Principal Functions.
75% Primary support of men's and women's basketball operations. Provide day-to-day operational, analytical, and administrative support for WCC Basketball initiatives. Examples of associated tasks include:
•Conduct research and data analysis to track and evaluate comparative program data relative to team performance, scheduling, officiating, sportsmanship, and other key areas of emphasis.
•Develop materials and provide comprehensive support for Basketball Operations Cabinet and annual head coaches' meetings (research, reports, presentations, etc.)
•Provide key operational support for WCC Basketball Championship, including management of the championship operations manual, and assist with preseason media events
•Assist with conference monitoring and advocacy efforts related to NCAA postseason selection
•Support WCC Basketball officiating operations, including execution of regular season and postseason evaluations, coordinating logistics for the WCC Tournament, etc.
•Assist with schedule management via centralized online platform
•Maintain a composite schedule of all non-conference games across WCC programs
•Additional projects and responsibilities as assigned by basketball administrative staff
25% Support Conference sport administration and championships. Examples of associated tasks include:
•Assist with preparations and execution of other conference championships and events, including manual updates, planning meetings, and on-site operational support
•Support administrative efforts related to the Game Management Advisory Group
•Develop materials for head coaches and administrative meetings (notes, reports, etc.)
•Contribute to other projects and responsibilities as needed
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. 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.
Preferred Qualifications and Requirements.
- Demonstrated experience with the WCC’s core values of integrity, servant leadership, inclusion, excellence, innovation, communication, and collaboration.
- Demonstrated enrollment toward, or completion of, a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or equivalent degree required.
- Experience in athletics administration, sports management, or related field (including volunteer work) preferred
- Strong technical proficiency with the ability to quickly learn new systems and tools; advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel, PowerPoint) required.
- Ability to analyze data and translate metrics into clear, actionable insights to support decision-making; experience with data visualization tools preferred
- Strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple priorities independently, excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Familiarity with NCAA compliance regulations and basketball rules.
- Working knowledge of intercollegiate athletics, the West Coast Conference, and its institutions’ programs and/or higher education preferred.
- Access to a reliable internet connection.
