Internship Summary
This is an unpaid internship designed to provide a hands-on, educational experience for students interested in collegiate athletics. Interns will gain meaningful exposure to the operations of a Division I athletic department supporting 30 varsity programs at the United States Military Academy, the greatest leadership institution in the world.
Through training, mentorship, and guided participation, interns will work alongside full-time professionals and explore how a high-performing athletics department operates. The internship emphasizes learning, professional development, and career exploration, offering students a behind-the-scenes look at college athletics while building transferable skills for the future.
Interns in Athletics Compliance will gain experience in NCAA bylaw regulation, federal Title IX regulation, legislative affairs, and data analytics and reporting under direct supervision of the Army Athletics Compliance staff. Responsibilities include:
- Learning the essential skills necessary to understand, interpret and apply the NCAA’s governing bylaws to day-to-day athletic operations
- Learn and use various NCAA software including but not limited to: NCAA Eligibility Center, LSDBi, ARMS and the NCAA Transfer Portal.
- Assisting the Army Compliance team w/ maintenance and updating of institutional and NCAA databases.
- Engaging in education sessions with staff and cadet-athletes from 30 varsity athletic programs.
- Assisting in the generation of educational materials and benchmarking data in support of the department’s mission.
Internship Terms
September 2026 through December 2026 or September 2026 through May 2027
Internships are for a defined term and may be concluded at any time by either the intern or Army West Point Athletics Association Inc.
Interns will be directly supervised by full-time staff members and will receive ongoing training, feedback, and mentorship throughout the internship.
The internship is intended to support academic learning and may be eligible for academic credit, depending on the intern’s institution. Interns are responsible for confirming credit eligibility and requirements with their college or university
- Interns are not employees of Army West Point Athletics Association and are not entitled to wages, employee benefits, or future employment as a result of participation.
Required Qualifications
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Must be a current college student, graduate student, or law student or enrolled as a college student by September 2026 and provide proof of enrollment.
- Preference may be given to law students or students enrolled in Sports Administration programs.
- Have a strong interest in college athletics administration, sports law, or education compliance industries
- Possess excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize in a multi-task setting.
- Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, and demonstrate strong listening skills.
- Work collaboratively with others in a professional, team-oriented environment.
- Be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and comfortable with online research.
- Be flexible to observe and participate in learning experiences during evenings, weekends, and holidays based on event schedules.
- Show initiative, reliability, and a positive attitude while assisting on a wide range of supervised projects.
About Us
USMA is renowned as the world’s preeminent leadership development institution. Located on the banks of the Hudson River in West Point, NY, it is approximately one hour from New York City. The mission of USMA is "to build, educate, train, and inspire the Corps of Cadets to be commissioned leaders of character committed to the Army Values and ready for a lifetime of service to the Army and Nation." This position will be housed within the AWPAA, which is a non-profit corporation organized to manage and support the 30 intercollegiate athletic programs at the Academy. The AWPAA mission is to recruit, educate, train and inspire leaders of character who are committed to the Army Values through an extraordinary NCAA Division I athletic experience.
Skills Required
- At least 18 years of age
- Current college, graduate, or law student, or enrolled as a college student by September 2026, with proof of enrollment
- Strong interest in college athletics administration, sports law, or education compliance
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize in a multitask setting
- Effective verbal and written communication and strong listening skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a professional, team-oriented environment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Comfort with online research
- Flexibility to participate during evenings, weekends, and holidays based on event schedules
- Initiative, reliability, and a positive attitude
- Law student or student enrolled in a Sports Administration program
What We Do
Army West Point Athletic Association Inc. (AWPAA) is a distinguished 501(c)(3) non-profit organization entrusted by the United States Military Academy (USMA) to oversee its Intercollegiate Athletic Program. AWPAA is dedicated to the recruitment, education, training, and inspiration of over 1100 Cadet-Athletes across 30 competitive programs. Operating independently from U.S. Government regulations, AWPAA enjoys the flexibility to manage and elevate our programs in line with leading institutions, ensuring our Cadet-Athletes excel both on and off the field.
