Volunteer Positions
Brief Review of Responsibilities
Board Member – Nominated by a person or themselves for a seat. A formal vote is taken by those in attendance at the annual meeting and seats are elected. Requirements include attendance at monthly meeting, participation in events held by league and desire to steer the organization towards a sustainable future. (Note: Only a parent who has a child who plays in the league is eligible to hold an elected position.)
Grounds Crew Chief – Responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the playing fields at Nelson Park and oversees the groundskeeper. Preseason they weed, edge, fill in holes from winter getting fields ready for opening day. In season, they groom and line the fields, as needed. The chief makes sure the supplies (gas, chalk, spray paint, etc.) are maintained in the storage shed.
Apparel Coordinator – Responsible for the sale of league apparel. In conjunction with the board, they select clothing items that the league will sell for the season. The coordinator will create order forms, submit orders to vendors and distribute purchases. They also assist with equipment purchase and decals.
Opening Day Committee – Responsible for opening day event. Committee members are needed for creation of team, raffle baskets, getting merchandise sponsors for opening day raffles, silent auction items. They also assist with set up, selling raffle tickets, food and photos.
Pitch, Hit & Run Program for Opening Day – Responsible for contacting the national program, registering our program and coordination of events on Opening day. They will track results, submit to national program and distribute certificates.
Youth Umpires Director – Responsible for the recruitment of boys and girls in 7th grade or older, coordinating training session in spring and then scheduling umps for the Rec season.
Equipment Manager – Responsible for maintaining equipment inventory and creating and distribution of equipment bags at start of season. In season, will assist with any faulty equipment. At the end of season re-inventory of equipment, sort and store.
Marketing Director – Assist with creating news articles, school handouts, sponsor banners, mobile media and website updates, along with any other marketing opportunities. Works closely with communications and Facebook volunteer.
Groundskeeper – Maintain fields from late March through end of July. This paid position will weed, edge, rack, trim, paint foul lines and OB area, paint temp fields, empty trash, fill in holes and level fields, assist with set up of tent etc. and be available during tournaments for field maintenance.
Tournament Director – Responsible for running the 3 Grafton Invitational Tournaments. They coordinate dates and register with ASA. They will create a communication plan to promote tournaments. They assist with format, rules etc. Once tournament is set, they finalize schedules, send tournament packets and are onsite the weekend of tournament to oversee the event.
TVL Rep – Responsible for attending monthly meetings to represent Grafton. They update Program Director and Board as necessary. They are a liaison to TVL coaches during the season.