Important Dates
Aug. 12, 2025: Application opens (8 a.m. ET)
Sept. 12, 2025: Application closes (5 p.m. ET)
Dec. 2025: Candidate selection and notification
June 15 – May 28, 2026
Indianapolis, IN
The NCAA enforcement department investigates potential violations of Association legislation and processes those violations, sometimes bringing cases to hearing or resolving them on the written record. The department’s mission is to protect and sustain the NCAA’s enduring values through fair and efficient investigation and processing of cases. The enforcement intern supports staff in monitoring, investigating and processing violations of NCAA legislation — including reviewing self-reported Level III/secondary violations, researching case precedent, communicating with institutional representatives and providing case support to investigators on major Level I and II cases. Interns also attend monthly staff meetings, participate in mock hearings and observe a Committee on Infractions hearing during their year in the role.
College graduates with a bachelor’s degree from a four-year NCAA member institution who are interested in NCAA enforcement, compliance, investigations or sports law.
A full-time, in-person internship at the NCAA national office in Indianapolis, supporting the enforcement staff in monitoring, investigating and processing violations of NCAA bylaws.
A yearlong program running June 15, 2026 through May 28, 2027. Relocation to Indianapolis is required.
Interns are paid hourly at a rate that equates to $33,000 annualized and receive full benefits. Applicants should plan for their own relocation costs to Indianapolis.
Why Participate?
Investigate potential violations of NCAA bylaws by processing Level III/secondary cases and supporting major Level I and II investigations.
Experience the full enforcement process firsthand by observing a Committee on Infractions hearing and participating in mock hearings and quality control initiatives.
Develop expertise in research, analysis, communication and case management skills that translate directly to careers in compliance, sports law and athletics administration.
Connect with enforcement staff, institutional representatives and the broader compliance community across all three NCAA divisions.
Through hands-on case work, investigation support and exposure to the NCAA infractions process, interns gain a national-office perspective on how the Association protects fairness and integrity in college sports.
Eligibility
- Bachelor’s degree from a four-year NCAA member institution by the internship start date
- No prior experience as an NCAA national office intern or employee
- Legally authorized to work in the United States (international students may apply through Optional Practical Training for F-1 students)
- Interest in NCAA enforcement, compliance, investigations or sports law
- Strong analytical thinking, communication, problem-solving and time management skills