Kirkland American is a Volunteer Organization
Whether you were a star athlete or not, you have valuable skills to offer Kirkland American Little League. Our all-volunteer organization would appreciate your help.
Ways in which you can help be a part of our league:
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Our board consists of over 20 individual roles across the Executive Committee and beyond! There is an ongoing need for volunteers to support and contribute new perspectives to KALL. As players transition out of Little League, some board members also depart, which leads to a regular requirement for volunteers to help maintain and improve the organization. To learn more about positions and vacancies, click here and then email [email protected] if you would like to volunteer or are curious to learn more.
TEAM MANAGER OR COACH
When registering your player, please indicate if you'd like to be considered for a team manager or coach. To learn more about these roles you can review our Official Rules but in summary, the requirements to be considered include:
- Attend a Little League approved Coaches clinic annually, and mandatory League Meetings on our Calendar.
- Have a current First Aid & CPR Training certificate. ( Either the Manager or Coach(s) of record is acceptable, but both are ideal )
- Successfully completed and pass the LLI Background Check process.
Completing these steps is NOT a guarantee that you will be selected as a Manager or Coach, but does get your name on the list of Volunteers who want to manage or coach to go through the interview process. It should be noted that tenure and years of service are not used to determine who is selected as Manager and Coach. The Kirkland American Little league President, at his/her sole discretion, will make the final selection, for the best all around qualified candidates to volunteer with your children.
ASSIST THE COACHES
In addition to the official manager and coaches, most teams have other parents who help at practices, monitor the dugout during games, set-up, etc. Talk to your team's manager.
BE AN UMPIRE
We always need volunteer umpires. If you know the game and are willing to learn, we offer training and support. You choose your commitment, whether it's once a week or month. Volunteers get a free hamburger and the reward of helping out. Interested? Email our Umpire-in-Chief at [email protected] with any questions.
FIELD PREP
For each game, the home team is responsible for field prep: raking as needed, laying down chalk for the baselines, etc. It requires arriving 45 minutes before game time.
SCORE KEEPER
For each game, the away team is responsible for running the field scoreboard.
**Important**
All volunteers, even a parent just helping at practice, must have successfully completed and passed the LLI Background Check process