Volunteer With Yreka Little League

Yreka Little League is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and empowering our community through various programs and initiatives. Our mission is to make a positive impact and create a better future for our youth.

The Manager / Head Coach role is generally expected to be able to perform all of the duties listed below. The manager is considered the leader of the team in which he/she is coaching.  Team managers can delegate duties to  assistant coaches and parent volunteers. Please note that if a delegated duty requires a person to be in the dugout or on the field during a game, they must be registered with Little League as a volunteer and have a background check performed.

• Know the rules of the league in which you are coaching
• Schedule, coordinate & communicate practice schedules in a timely manner
• Responsible for team equipment
• Responsible for the safety of the team
• Remind parents of code of conduct
• Conduct a parent meeting at beginning of season to set expectations for season
• Communicate with parents (Team App communication is preferred)
• Select a "Team Parent" who will be able and is willing to do the duties required of a "Team Parent"
• Select a team scorekeeper
• Select a designated pitch counter
• Schedule practice games if such is desired
• Create & distribute to opposing team a batting and field line up for each game
• Delegate responsibilities and lead assistant coaches
• Ensure mandatory game play
• Coordinate the rescheduling of canceled games
• Keep track of or delegate someone to keep the official pitch count of each game (Minors / Majors/Junior Only)
• Designate a secondary head coach in the event Manager cannot attend a game
• Communicate to team game changes & cancellation
• Coordinate trophy distribution at end of season

Click here for a Little League Article: "What It Means to be a Leader in Little League"

Click here for a Little League Article: "Successful Coaches Know that Smiles Mean More Than Stats"

Click here for a Little League Article: '8 Helpful Tips for New Little League Coaches" 

The Assistant Coach role is the assistant to the Team Manager. This role must register with Little League as a volunteer and have a background check performed. Teams will have multiple assistant coaches and are expected to perform the following duties. 

• Assist the Team Manager / Head Coach by teaching and directing the players
• Be able to perform the Team Manager duties in the absence of the Team Manager / Head Coach

 The "Team Parent" role is generally expected to be able to perform all of the duties listed below. She/he is expected to be the liaison between the Yreka Little League Board and/or coach and your team's parents. The "Team Parent" will have a strong working relationship with the Team Manager as the Team Manager will rely on the "Team Parent" for anything needed during games and practices. The "Team Parent" will also be the point of contact for the board for your team should information need to be distributed from the board to players and parents. The "Team Parent" will need to register as a volunteer with Little League and have a background check performed.

• Distribute Uniforms for the team when they arrive
• Coordinate an end of season party with the Team Manager
• Create & maintain the team app or text communication
• Maintain communication from the board to the team's parents in a timely manner
• Distribute & communicate information & packets regarding pictures
• Coordinate and schedule concession volunteers immediately after game schedule is announced.
• Remind the teams concession volunteers of their obligation for each game

Little League umpires are responsible for upholding the rules of the game and ensuring that all players have a fair and enjoyable experience. They must be able to make quick decisions under pressure and maintain a calm and professional demeanor, even in difficult situations.

Responsibilities:

• Officiate Little League baseball and softball games in accordance with Little League rules and regulations.
• Make clear and accurate calls on balls, strikes, outs, and safeties.
• Enforce the rules of the game and assess penalties when necessary.
• Maintain control of the game and ensure that it is played in a safe and sportsmanlike manner.
• Communicate effectively with players, coaches, and spectators.
• Arrive at games early and be prepared to umpire in all weather conditions.
• Attend umpire training clinics and workshops as required.

Starting at the Minors level, official scorekeepers are needed.  The "Bookkeeper" should have a good understanding the league rules for the league in which they are scorekeeping.

Click here for a Little League Article "Scorekeeping 101"

Click here for a Little League Article"Simple, Yet Valuable Fundamentals of Scorekeeping" 

*note: Team Managers should designate a parent to keep the team book for the season.

Running the score board is an easy and much appreciated task! You will be in charge of keeping the game information up to date on the board. 

Anyone can volunteer as long as they are at least 15 years old. Parents, grandparents, guardians, friends and other family members can volunteer. We would love to have you join us for one time slot or more! First time volunteers are given a quick overview of the stands offerings, pointers on food safety, instruction on money handling and then you are ready to begin. Closing the stand is quick and simple. Some of the available items for purchase include Pepsi products, Gatorade, water, hot dogs, hamburgers, chips,  candy, snacks, nachos and more! 

We know that volunteering for the first time can be intimidating and stressful. We understand how you feel as we have all been there. We have made every effort to make the volunteering process as easy as possible. We encourage anyone who has not volunteered before to please stop by for a mini training session.

What to expect when you are volunteering in concession:

Grill Operator - Turn on Grill/Gas Tanks, Season & Cook Burgers, Cook Hotdogs, Clean Grill

Concession Operator- Ring & Checkout of purchase , Wrap Burgers / Hotdogs , Prep Nachos

The Yreka Little League cannot operate without the generous support of our volunteers and we thank everyone for their generous continued support!

Yreka Little League, Inc. is currently run by a group of board members who were nominated and voted in at the past Yreka Little League annual meeting in October. The board is the group of volunteers who meet monthly during the on and off season to ensure that our local league is able to run an effective season for our community. It takes a team to make everything run smoothly and we need more help! If you are interested in making a difference in our local league, we would love for you to join us at our monthly and annual meetings. 

Your donation will help us continue our mission and support our community. Every dollar counts and will make a difference in the lives of those we serve.