Volunteers
Bainbridge Island Little League is an all-volunteer organization that depends on families and community members
to provide a quality Little League experience. The consistency and quality of each season are directly tied
to how many people step into volunteer roles.
Volunteer Opportunities
Click on each role below to view a summary of responsibilities and links to resources for that position.
Manager (Head Coach)
The Manager is responsible for planning practices, preparing the team before games, and making
in-game strategy decisions. Managers are expected to model and enforce Little League rules and policies
and to set clear expectations for behavior, attitude, and sportsmanship for players, coaches, parents,
and fans.
Managers are selected and approved by the BILL Board of Directors before each season. If you are
interested in managing a team, please contact the Board ahead of the season to be considered.
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coaches help the Manager at practices and games with instruction, drills, and in-game strategy.
They share responsibility for creating a positive environment, reinforcing league rules, and supporting
overall team management.
Each team may have up to two Assistant Coaches, and the Manager has discretion to select
and approve who fills these roles.
Umpire
Umpires serve as the on-field officials, calling balls and strikes, fair and foul, and outs and safes.
They are responsible for starting and ending the game on time, helping maintain a safe playing environment,
and enforcing the rules in an unbiased way.
This volunteer umpire role applies to AA Baseball and all other divisions have arrangements in place for umpires.
Field Prep (Field Crew)
Field Prep volunteers help get fields ready before games and assist with cleanup afterward. This includes
tasks like raking, lining the field, setting bases, and making sure the playing surface and dugouts are
safe and ready for teams.
The standard commitment for this role is a minimum of four games over the course of
the season.
Scorekeeper
Scorekeepers maintain the official game record, including runs, hits, outs, balls and strikes, and pitch
counts. BILL uses scorekeeping for AA through Uppers Baseball and
Intermediate through Juniors Softball.
Volunteers in this role are asked to commit to scoring at least four games over the
season. BILL encourages the use of GameChanger as the primary scoring tool where possible.
Board & Committee Roles
Board and committee members support the long-term health of Bainbridge Island Little League, overseeing
areas such as operations, safety, scheduling, sponsorship, communications, and facilities.
If you are interested in serving on the BILL Board or a committee, please reach out via the league
contact information on the website.
General Volunteer Resources
In addition to the role-specific links above, these league resources are helpful for all volunteers:
Little League International Volunteer Information
Little League International provides additional guidance, safety materials, and volunteer education resources.
We encourage all BILL volunteers to explore the following:
How to Initiate a Volunteer Background Check
Safety and player protection are top priorities. All volunteers with Bainbridge Island Little League are
required to complete a Little League–approved Volunteer Application / Background Check each year.
Volunteers may not participate in activities with players until they have been cleared.
To start your background check:
- Register as a volunteer during player registration or let your division representative/manager know you wish to volunteer.
- Send your name to [email protected] to ask for the background check process to be initiated.
- Monitor your email for a secure link to complete the online background check form.
- Once cleared, you will be notified or confirmed as approved to begin volunteering with your team or assignment.
If you have questions about the process or timing, please contact the Safety Officer through the
Background Check page.