NBLL Team Volunteer Positions & Descriptions

All NBLL Volunteers  will need to register as a volunteer and
Complete a Background Check Annually (JDP)

"In Little League®, everyone has a position to play and it’s the more than one million dedicated volunteers who help make the Little League experience so memorable in communities all over the world."

Managers, Coaches & Umpires (Jr. Umpires too) (those interested please register for the specific position)

Manager –
Head Coach, who is responsible for matters of team strategy on the field and team leadership.  Reports to the NBLL Coordinator for your level of play.

Coach –
Assistant to the Manager, assist in the smooth functioning of the team.

Umpire -
1) Home Plate Umpire is in charge of the entire game.  This umpire calls balls and strikes, calls fair balls, foul balls short of first/third base, and makes most calls concerning the batter or concerning baserunners near home plate. 
2) Base Umpire - will make most calls concerning runners on the bases and nearby plays, as well as in the middle of the outfield.  Reports to the NBLL Umpire-in-Chief.

Team Staff (those interested in Stepping up to the Plate to support your team, register to be part of the Team Staff)

Scorekeeper -
A person who keeps the score of the game via score book (pencil/paper) or Game Changer.  NO Scorekeepers needed at Tee Ball or  ‘A’ divisions BUT it is a great opportunity to learn.

Safety –
Responsible, along with the Manger, to maintain safety during practices and games.  Reports any major or minor injuries/incidents to the NBLL Safety Officer.  Minor incidents reported by a simple email and Major incidents will require documentation on a NBLL incident form.  Minor incident defined as any injury that resulted in use of the first aid kit.  Major incident defined as an injury that results in a 911 call, a parent transport to hospital/clinic, missed field time due to injury.

Picture Day –
Assists in handing out picture forms on picture day.  Assists with any paperwork in preparation for team/individual photos.  And assists in lining up players (usually from tallest to shortest) in preparation for team and individual photos. 

Fundraiser –
In charge of collecting team fundraiser money to be handed in on Fundraiser Day in an orderly fashion.  Lead the team in creating a team basket to be auctioned off.  Responsible for gathering volunteers from the team to work at a volunteer station at Fundraiser Day.  Reports to the NBLL Fundraiser Coordinator.

Mariner/Husky Day –
In charge of collecting and turning in money for Mariner/Husky Day Tickets to the NBLL Board Member focal person and then distributing the tickets when they come in. 

Snacks/Drinks (optional) –
Coordinate team snacks for game days.

Field Maintenance –
Assist in setting up the field for game days, bases, pitcher’s mound, fences/cones, ect.  Reports to the NBLL Field Maintenance Coordinator and alerts of any missing or needed equipment. 

Team Party –
Assist in the coordination of the end of season party for the team & families.

Clean-up –
Assist in making sure that the practice and game fields are cleaned up of garbage and items left behind by players and fans.