THE LEAGUE DEPENDS ON VOLUNTEERS TO MAKE THINGS HAPPEN!

LYB’s operations are entirely run by parents, guardians, and friends of baseball who volunteer their time and talent. We have roles that suit any schedule and allow you to work independently, collaborate with a group of volunteers, or partner with a Board member.  

We also understand that baseball families are busy. If you are unable to volunteer this season, LYB offers a buyout during the registration process.

Background checks may be required, depending on a volunteer’s level of involvement managing LYB resources, accounts, and relationships and interacting with youth. Head Coach and Assistance Coaches must complete background checks and abuse awareness training. 

Contact LYB’s Volunteer Coordinator for questions about the roles described below by emailing [email protected]. Questions about coaching responsibilities can be sent to [email protected]. 

Umpire-in-Chief Job Description

• Serve as coordinator of the local league umpire program
• Advise the LYB President on the local league umpire program
• Recommend volunteer umpires to the LYB President to serve the league during the regular season
• Recruit, review, and retain volunteer umpires
• Establish and implement umpire training program for volunteer umpires consistent with Little League guidelines
• Communicate rule changes to league volunteer umpires, managers, and coaches
• Recommend tournament-worthy umpires to the District Umpire Consultant
• Attend umpire training programs at the district, state, and regional levels

Head Coach

• Attend Coach’s Meeting, organize team practice and game line-ups, communicate with parents/guardians, and coordinate with LYB Board for field maintenance and community events (Opening Ceremony, Hit-A-Thon, and Closing Ceremony).
• Minors AAA and Majors coaches attend evaluations (March 7 & 8) and draft teams (week of March 9).  
  

Assistant Coach

• Support Head Coach with coaching responsibilities.

Apparel Coordinator

• Manage sale of LYB surplus of lightly used uniform pants, used catcher gear, and vintage Lincoln jerseys at LYB Inventory Sale on March 7 and 8 and at LYB community events (Opening Ceremony, Hit-A-Thon, and Closing Ceremony).

Uniform Coordinator

• Organize uniforms for team distribution; schedule uniform distribution; maintain uniforms in storage.

Field Maintenance

• Attend work parties in March to prep fields for Spring Season and/or serve as the dedicated volunteer for infield/outfield upkeep at a designated field (West Sylvan, Robert Gray, or Bridlemile) throughout the season.

Umpire Coordinator

• Use LYB tools to schedule umpires and serve as liaison for coaches to manage rainouts and game cancellations.

Division Coordinator

• Work with LYB's Coaching Coordinator as point of contact for coach questions about rules, and support game scheduling and fields coordination (one Coordinator for Upper Divisions and one Coordinator for Lower Divisions).

Sponsorships and Fundraising

• Work with LYB’s Sponsorships Director to support grant applications, local businesses for sponsorships, and/or dine/eat out events.

Community Events

• Work with LYB's Marketing & PR Director to plan and/or support LYB’s community events: Opening Ceremony and Team Pictures (April 11); Hit-A-Thon (May 16); Closing Ceremony (June 7).

Hit-A-Thon Coordinator

• Work with LYB's Treasurer to coordinate the Hit-A-Thon on May 16, including prizes, incentives, and donation monitoring.

Gear Inventory

• Work with LYB’s Equipment Manager to inventory and resupply gear bags at the end of the season.

Field Supply Inventory

• Work with LYB’s Fields Coordinator to inventory supplies in Robert Gray, Bridlemile, and West Sylvan sheds at the end of the season.

Designated Volunteer

• Provide specialized support in a role designated by the LYB Board.