Blacktown Workers Rugby League Club is an Australian Rugby League club based in Blacktown, New South Wales. The club supports junior rugby league development and fields senior teams in the NSWRL Ron Massey Cup and Sydney Shield competitions.
The Opportunity
Blacktown Workers Rugby League is seeking a motivated and reliable intern to join our team for the upcoming 2027 season. This internship will provide hands-on experience in the day-to-day operations of a high-performance rugby league environment, making it an ideal opportunity for students pursuing a career in sports business, management or coaching.
Brief overview about the role
Working closely with the head coach, team manager and staff, you will help prepare equipment and team areas for training sessions and match days. Your support will contribute to our sessions and ensure players and staff are equipped and prepared.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare, distribute and collect training and match-day equipment, including water bottles, footballs, cones and other training equipment.
Assist with setting up and packing down training fields, dressing rooms and team areas.
Prepare equipment and operational supplies before training sessions and match days.
Report to the team head coach and manager.
Schedule
Training: Tuesday and Thursday evenings
Captains Run: Saturday Morning (if applicable)
Games: Varied on Saturday and Sundays.
Preseason: Nov 2026 - Feb 2027
Season: Mar - Aug 2027
About You
Strong Time management and organisational skills
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a team environment, as well as independently
Highly motivated with a willingness to learn.
Physically able to handle equipment and work in an outdoor environment
Availability to meet the role’s training and match-day commitments.
Perks and Learning Outcomes
Gain practical experience in a high level sporting environment
Develop relevant personal skills
Networking opportunities within the Rugby League community
Mentoring from highly experienced coaching and mentoring staff
Team gear provided
Education/Qualifications
Essential
No prior tertiary education is required, however the ideal candidate is someone studying or recently completed a relevant sporting degree.
Drivers license is essential
For further information about the responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached position description.
