Programs are facilitated by volunteers.
ALL coaching, and umpiring positions are annual, and selection is on a per season basis.
No coach, or umpire has any tenure whatsoever, regardless of the years of service.
It is extremely important that all involved are compliant with both the MWLL Sport Code of Conduct and Social Media Code of Conduct. Any breach of this code will have consequences. In this regard, please note that all members including parents, players, volunteers, spectators, and officials who are found to be responsible, directly or indirectly (implied), for making disparaging, threatening, offensive, retaliatory, or otherwise inappropriate comments either verbally, via text messages, emails, posts or tweets about the league, any board member, team manager, coach, parent or player on any social media platform (Facebook, Game Changer, Snap Chat, Instagram, Twitter, etc.) or any other social networking platform may be subject to discipline, including immediate suspension, and/or permanent termination of their membership.
It takes the effort of our entire adult membership to provide our children with the type of Little League experience they deserve!
The Mwll makes a determined effort to enlist the best adults in the community to serve as Head coach and assistant coaches. Screening of coaches and others who have contact with our children is of the utmost importance.
Volunteers are required to Coach teams, assistants are needed as support.
Why Should I Become a Volunteer?
Little League Baseball and Softball is an organization designed to help children become good citizens. It is a program that instills leadership, preparing today's youth to be tomorrow's leaders. The MWLL relies solely on adult volunteers to help ensure that the organization remains structured and runs efficiently.
We always looking for responsible and enthusiastic individuals to support and coordinate Little League events and activities.
As a volunteer, you should have a keen interest in the safety, well-being, and overall development of children.
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 Little League Baseball and Softball are strongly encouraged to volunteer. This allows you to be an epic role model to your child by teaching them to give back to their communities. As a parent, volunteer, you have the opportunity to spend quality time with your child in a safe, fun-filled environment. Volunteering allows your life and your child's life to intersect on common ground, with shared interests and goals.
On rare occasions, Little League, through District Administrators and your local 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 Little League International. When you apply to become a volunteer, you give the local Little League organization the right to conduct necessary background checks.
How Do I Become a Volunteer ?
Parents, need to submit a completed volunteer application. Little League international requires the MWll to conduct a background check on all volunteers via JD Palantine, so please ensure you've filled out the volunteer form in its entirety, including a social security number.
Here are the links for the forms:
https://www.littleleague.org/downloads/volunteer-application/
What Can I Volunteer to Do?
No experience is required to become a volunteer. Most of the volunteer opportunities require little or no training. Your local league will provide you with any necessary training (as well as support and encouragement), as they deem necessary. The best volunteers are those who are able to bring added enjoyment to the game simply be being themselves. What you see during Little League games is a mere fraction of what you can do as a volunteer. You can volunteer to help in virtually any aspect of Little League Baseball or Softball.
Head Coach:
Responsible for running the team and point of contact for all league items (team selection/draft in divisions where this occurs, equipment pickup and return at season start and end, communicating and supporting league events such as picture day and the year-end picnic). Additionally, setting up practices, ensuring players, coaches and parents conduct themselves appropriately, advocating for the program and above all striving to bring about a great experience for the children!
Assistant Coach:
Support the efforts of team manager in all areas mentioned above and assume the team manager role/responsibilities if the manager is unavailable for a scheduled practice or game. Additionally, support the players by promoting skill development and good sportsmanship. Must be available to attend at least 60% of practices and scheduled games.
On rare occasions, Little League, through District Administrators and your local 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 Little League International.
When you apply to become a volunteer, you consent to the league has the right to conduct a background check. Volunteers are required to submit a completed Little League Volunteer Application along with a copy of their driver’s license.
These forms will be distributed to APPROVED managers and designated coaches prior to winter training clinics. Individuals undergo a screening process that also includes interviews of those with personal knowledge of your qualifications.
Parents interested in volunteering as a Coach must apply when registering their child.
The MWLL reserves the right to review applicants, all appointments are subject to final approval by the league’s board of directors. However, as the chief administrator, the president selects and appoints the managers and coaches. As such, no person becomes a Coach or Assistant without the approval of the president.
There is no a guarantee of any position. Upon being selected, Coaches are permitted to nominate one assistant coach for board approval.