Town 'N Country Baseball

Team Personnel Listing

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Positions

Spring 2023

Team Manager Returning managers are not automatically awarded a team. All managers must first pass a background check, obtain or have proof of a coaching certification and be approved by the Town 'N Country Baseball Board of Directors.

Returning managers are not automatically awarded a team. All managers must first pass a background check, obtain or have proof of a coaching certification and be approved by the Town 'N Country Baseball Board of Directors.

Assistant Coach

Team Parent Team Parent's duties and responsibilities are to do the administrative tasks for the team which will allow the Team Manager to concentrate on coaching, the players and team development.

Team Parent's duties and responsibilities are to do the administrative tasks for the team which will allow the Team Manager to concentrate on coaching, the players and team development.

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

GENERAL VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

CLICK HERE to view all available Volunteer Opportunities for general park operations such as clean up, concessions, league-wide events, etc. These positions are not subject to the mandatory training, certification, or background checks.

We're using SignUp.com to organize our upcoming Volunteer Opportunities.

Here's how it works in 3 easy steps:

1) Click this link to see our SignUp on SignUp.com: https://signup.com/Group/57019475258370011/
2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like.
3) Sign up! It's Easy - you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on SignUp.com.

Estamos utilizando SignUp.com para organizar nuestras próximas Oportunidades de voluntariado.

Así es como funciona en 3 sencillos pasos:

1) Haga clic en este enlace para ver nuestro SignUp en SignUp.com: https://signup.com/Group/57019475258370011/
2) Revise las opciones enumeradas y elija los lugares que desee.
3) ¡Regístrate! Es fácil: NO necesitará registrar una cuenta o mantener una contraseña en SignUp.com.

Coaches and Board Member Mandatory Training and Certification Overview

The Athletics Youth Sports Section provides the mandatory training required for all volunteers and coaches. From Hillsborough County's 58 partnered programs to the user-groups renting fields and facilities, requirements for volunteers are the same across the board. Florida requires youth sports volunteers to pass background checks. Athletes, parents and coaches must also comply with Florida's new law regarding concussions and related sports injuries; all volunteers must take a mandatory coach's training class.

Fees

In-person volunteer training classes are free and good for two years
Online concussion classes are free
The online volunteer training class is $20 and good for one year
- The fee covers the training and membership into the National Youth Sports Coaches Association

Things To Consider

The following pertains to all in-person classes:
- Good for two years
- Take place at All People's Life Center 6105 east Sligh Avenue Tampa FL 33617
- Start promptly at 7:00 p.m.
Class instructors are also volunteers, please be respectful
All coaches must take CPR, First Aid, and AED class
CPR, First Aid, AED class counts for the CPR, First Aid, AED requirement and the volunteer training requirement
Concussion class counts for the concussion requirement and the volunteer training requirement

How To

Hillsborough Class schedules will be announced
For more information or to get the latest schedule of classes, please [email protected]

What's Next

You will receive an email confirmation listing the date(s) of the classes you are registered for
Bring a printout of the confirmation with you to class

Resources

Concussion training classes are available at the following online sites:

Online Volunteer Training

NAYS - Coaches

Registration Listing

Volunteer Vacancies

Every non-profit youth sports organization is governed by a group of individuals with set roles and responsibilities. Running a recreational baseball league is extremely rewarding, but it also requires a lot of work. Having committed volunteers to serve on the Board and share in the responsibilities can make a big difference in the success of our youth baseball program and make in an impact to families in our community.

All board positions are Volunteer opportunities, but require a generous time commitment. All applicants and board members must understand that decisions made for the park are for the whole of the organization and not to benefit one specific player or family. Board Members do not have to have a child or family member playing at the park to be considered. Applications will be reviewed and voted on by current board members.

Board Members are subject to the mandatory background check as well as the county required concussion and volunteer training. Please review the link to the county requirements HERE

Please read through the position descriptions for our current openings:

FACILITIES DIRECTOR

The Facility Director will be responsible for coordinating, planning, and supervising the operation of our baseball fields and facilities. General responsibility will be keeping inventory of supplies, preparing a budgeting plan, creating tickets with the county for maintenance/repairs, arranging for equipment repairs, ordering new equipment if needed, and overseeing necessary maintenance or repairs.

Ideal candidate would be a jack-of-all trades with a slew of different skills to maintain smooth operations for the park. To be successful, this person must possess strong interpersonal and public relations skills for communicating details properly. Leadership abilities are essential because may oversee other volunteers. Having managerial, critical thinking, problem solving, decision-making, strategic planning, and other related business skills is important. Desirable technical skills in turf management, HVAC, electrical systems highly desired.

PLAYER AGENT

This is a very public facing, critical role that reports to the Vice President. You must be able to effectively communicate with parents, players, coaches, and other board members.

**Player Agents may not be assigned to the age division in which they are coaching or have a child playing.

Player Agent ("PA") manages the age division in which they are assigned handling all team operations. Their duties include, but are not limited to: scheduling. seasonal league player skill evaluation, player assignments to teams and all other player transaction or selection tasks. PAs will assist with organizing and coordinating all Coaches Clinics. They will maintain team rosters for each team in their assigned age division throughout the season. They oversee the recruitment, selection and management of Team Managers and Coaches. PA's will handle any concerns within the age division and work to find a solution. PAs must be visible throughout the season, occasionally attending their assigned age division practices and games to be accessible to parents, players, and the coaching staff. They are also responsible for their assigned age division All-Star try-out process (In coordination with the Vice President and President). Player Agents are expected to attend all board meetings and league events.

SECRETARY - EXECUTIVE BOARD

This is a very critical board position. The idea person must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of extracting and communicating key information from lengthy meeting conversations. The Secretary is often the "board expert" on policies and procedures such as articles of incorporation, bylaws, standard operating procedures, principle operating principles, and any other governing and operating processes the board has approved.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Record the Minutes and the Roll at board meetings
Maintain records
Provide safekeeping of all official contracts and records

CONCESSION MANAGER

Maintains the operation of concession stand facilities; In partnership with the Treasurer, organizes the purchase of concession products; responsible for the management of the concession sales at league events; works with the Volunteer Coordinator to schedule volunteers to work the concession stand during park events; collects and reviews concession related offers including coupons, discounts, and bulk-purchasing opportunities; and organizes, and keeps records of concession sales and purchases. Will need to maintain inventory and may need to pick up items from wholesale stores such as Sam's Club or BJ's Wholesale Warehouse. Will need to be able to oversee and perform register transactions, prepare all menu items, wash dishes, and clean the concession as needed.

This is ideal for someone interested in gaining business management and operations experience, highlighting P&L responsibilities. Basic budgeting, organization, and accountability is needed.

BENEFITS OF SERVING ON A NON-PROFIT BOARD

As a nonprofit board member, you get the opportunity to be a representative of the diversity and social culture of your community. It’s also an opportunity to serve in a leadership position in an organization that serves others. Nonprofit board service can provide personal and professional benefits for those who elect to serve.

PERSONAL BENEFITS

Learning how to help shape a nonprofit organization’s mission and vision is a huge source of pride and satisfaction. It’s an opportunity to learn more about an important cause, the people it affects, and the businesses and people in your community who support it.

Nonprofit board service also offers you the opportunity to form deeper connections with your community as you offer service as a dedicated leader. Nonprofit board directors also often get opportunities to practice public speaking at fundraisers and community events, which can also be a strong asset in your personal and professional life.

Everyone has a unique circle of friends and center of influence. Nonprofit board director service gives you the opportunity to use your personal connections to help bring your community together for a distinct purpose. Those connections may serve you in various ways at other points in your life because of the deep and lasting relationships that you develop during the process.

Your service as a nonprofit board director comes with many responsibilities that will teach you more about how organizations run. Learning about governance practices will help you to understand more about corporate finance and what drives its success, which may help you make better decisions about your personal finance portfolio.

PROFESSIONAL BENEFITS

Employers like to see resumes for that list volunteerism or leadership experience. Employers know how much their employees gain by volunteering for organizations they care about. When their employees gain knowledge and experience, the company benefits from those experiences as well.

Serving on a nonprofit board of directors will expand your skill set. Just by being involved, you’re sure to learn more about marketing, governance, finance, branding, recruiting volunteers, interacting with community officials and community members, and much more.

Employers will see and appreciate that you are willing to go the extra mile to make a personal investment in your community and in yourself without expecting to be paid.