Why Should I Become a Volunteer?

Little League International is an organization designed to build good citizens. It is a program of leadership, preparing today's youth to be tomorrow's leaders. At the local level, ATYS relies on adult volunteers to help ensure that the organization remains structured and runs smoothly. ATYS is always looking for responsible and enthusiastic individuals to support and coordinate events and activities. As a volunteer, you should have a keen interest in the safety, well-being, and overall development of children. By reading further, you will discover that the benefits of volunteering are endless. You will also gain a better understanding of why you should become involved, who volunteers are, what you can do, and how you can sign up.

Who Can Volunteer?

Anyone can apply to become a volunteer. Whatever talents or skills you have, we can use them! Volunteers are grandparents, siblings, aunts and uncles, retirees, community leaders, former Little Leaguers, friends, neighbors, and more. Any community member who wishes to become a volunteer may apply.

All parents of children involved in ATYS are strongly encouraged to volunteer. As a parent volunteer, you have the opportunity to spend quality time with your child in a safe, fun-filled environment. Often times, parent and child social lives parallel each other. Volunteering allows your life and your child's life to intersect on common ground, with shared interests and goals.

On rare occasions, the ATYS Board of Directors may deny individuals the privilege of volunteering for reasons, past or present, that may be detrimental to the positive development of young people, other volunteers, and/or ATYS. When you apply to become a volunteer, you give ATYS the right to conduct necessary background checks.

What Volunteer Positions are Available?

Team Managers - Each Manager is interviewed and selected by the Board. The Manager has total responsibility for their team and the overall welfare of all player oriented activities. Managers place emphasis on teaching baseball skills and sportsmanship to their players, regardless of talent. Managers are required to always display good sportsmanship in their dealings with parents, other managers and coaches, and umpires. Managers may select up to two coaches and one umpire to assist with their team. Managers are required to assist the League with tryouts sessions in support of the Player Agent. Managers must conduct at least one parents’ meeting. The Team Manager is responsible for, but not limited to:

• Learn ALL applicable Little League rules as well as ATLL local rules and be able to articulate them on the field during play
•  Attend all necessary training sessions and assigned game schedules
• Guide the functional skills training and strategy points of team at large which in addition to the players may include assistant coaches and umpires
• Keep composure while dealing with players, coaches, managers, and parents, umpires or anyone else associated with ATLL
• Provide appropriate leadership on the field at all times

Team Assistant Coaches - Assistant Coaches primary responsibilities are assisting the manager with player instruction, safety, sportsmanship and development of team play.  The Asst. Coach is responsible for, but not limited to:

• Learn ALL applicable Little League rules as well as ATLL local rules and be able to articulate them on the field during play
• Attend all necessary training sessions and assigned game schedules
• Guide the functional skills training of team at directed by Team Manager
• Keep composure while dealing with players, coaches, managers, and parents, umpires or anyone else associated with ATLL
• Provide appropriate leadership on the field at all times

Team Score Keepers - Keep the team’s official scorebook during games. An online reference at atll.org can provide training if necessary. This is for levels AAA and above.  The Team Score Keeper is responsible for, but not limited to:

• Learn ALL the rules of statistics tracking documented during game
• Attend all necessary training sessions and assigned game schedules
• Provide accurate, real-time information during the games
• Coordinate with opposing team’s score keeper
• Settle any disputes in a cooperative manner

Team Parents - This role is the Administrative conduit, or liaison, between the Manager, League, and their assigned Team. The Team Parent role allows the Manager to focus on baseball training of the team players without being encumbered with all of the administrative tasks associated with being responsible for the team at large. Components of role may vary depending on Manager preferences. The Team Parent is responsible for, but not limited to:

• Supporting the Team Manager with Team communications -- Practice/Game reminders, and  Cancellation/Reschedule info, etc.
• Providing updates as warranted (Opening Day info, Kid-Glove Games, Holiday Parades, Pictures etc.),
• Keeping the Team roster updated with current names, phone numbers, and email addresses,
• Collection of medical release forms, fee payments, uniform distribution/collection,
• Providing snack list to team parents.