Board position descriptions
President - Conduct the affairs of the Local League and execute the policies established by the Board of Directors. Communicate to the Board of Directors such matters as deemed appropriate and make such suggestions as may tend to promote the welfare of the Local League. Be responsible for the conduct of the Local League in strict conformity to the policies, principles, Rules and Regulations of Little League Baseball, Incorporated. Investigate complaints, irregularities and conditions detrimental to the Local League and report thereon to the Board or Executive Committee as circumstances warrant. Prepare and submit an annual budget to the Board of Directors and be responsible for the proper execution thereof. With the assistance of the Player Agent, examine the application and support proof-of age documents of every player candidate and certify to residence or school enrollment, and age eligibility before the player may be accepted for tryouts and selection. Complete the required background checks with the Safety Officer.
Vice President – Be in charge of division indicated. Help with tryouts, schedule practices, make game schedules and be responsible for division managers and coaches.
Secretary - Be responsible for recording the activities of the Local League and maintain appropriate files, mailing lists and necessary records.
Treasurer - Receive all moneys and securities, and deposit same in a depository approved by the Board of Directors. Keep records for the receipt and disbursement of all moneys and securities of the Local League. Prepare an annual budget, under the direction of the President, for submission to the Board of Directors. Prepare an annual financial report, under the direction of the President for submission to Little League.
Player Agent - Record all player transactions and maintain an accurate and up-to-date record thereof. Receive and review applications for player candidates and assist the President in verifying residence or school enrollment and age eligibility. Conduct the tryouts, the player draft and all other player transaction or selection meetings. Prepare for the President’s signature and submission to Little League International, team rosters, including players claimed, and the tournament team eligibility affidavit. Notify Little League International of any subsequent player replacements or trades.
Safety Officer – Update and implement the league Safety Plan. Conduct background checks
League Information Officer - Set up and manage the league’s official website (site authorized by Little League International); Set up online registration and ensure player, manager, and coach data is uploaded to the Little League Data Center; Assign online administrative rights to other local volunteers; Collect, post, and distribute important information on league activities including direct dissemination of fund-raising and sponsor activities, the district, the public, league members, and the media;
Concession Manager - Maintain the operation of concession facilities; Organize the purchase of concession products; Be responsible for the management of the concession sales at league events; Schedules volunteers to work the concession booth during league events; Organize, tally, and keep records of concession sales and purchases.
Umpire-in-Chief - (U.I.C) Serve as coordinator of the local league umpire program; Advise the League President on the local league umpire program; Recommend volunteer umpires to League President to serve the league during the regular season. Recruit, review, and retain volunteer umpire; Establish and implement an 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 region levels
Official Scorekeeper- Be responsible for score books, training scorekeepers , updating scores on local league website and making sure minimum play violations are addressed.
Equipment Manager- Maintain equipment, make equipment purchases, oversee uniform purchasing for the regular season and All Stars.
Program Coordinator- Be responsible for league activities such as: Opening Day, Closing Day, movie nights, trophy/award purchases, Team Parent organization, sponsorship ordering, team picture organization, any and all activities that may occur during the season outside of regular/tournament play.
*All Board Members must attend board meetings; absences may be excusable. Board Members are also responsible for their Safety Officer on Duty at least 2 times a month during the season. *