*Volunteer opportunities will be released in February*
Los Gatos Little League – 2026 Volunteer Program Overview
LGLL is an all-volunteer organization, and parent participation is essential to giving every player a great baseball experience. Each family is required to complete six (6) volunteer hours per registered player during the season unless they choose the Volunteer Buy-Out option during registration.
Volunteer opportunities begin in January and continue throughout the season. Families may volunteer across Evaluation Day, Opening Day, game-day support, concessions, field prep, coaching, announcing, and more.
Families who do not complete their hours will be asked to pay the buy-out fee of $750 per player Players whose families do not meet either requirement will not be eligible to register the following season.
Volunteer Role Descriptions
Manager (Fulfills Volunteer Requirement)
Responsible for the team’s players, parents, and coaching staff. Leads all practices and games and ensures good sportsmanship.
Requirements:
Volunteer Application (JDP Background Check)
LiveScan Fingerprinting (required once, valid as long as continuous service is maintained)
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Prevention Training
SafeSport / Abuse Awareness Certification
Concussion Protocol Certification
Diamond Leader Training (recommended; required for tournament coaches)
Assistant Coach (Fulfills Volunteer Requirement for One Player)
Supports the Head Coach during practices and games. Each team has ONE official Assistant Coach.
Requirements:
Volunteer Application (JDP Background Check)
LiveScan Fingerprinting (required once, valid as long as continuous service is maintained)
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Prevention Training
SafeSport / Abuse Awareness Certification
Concussion Protocol Certification
Diamond Leader Training (recommended; required for tournament coaches)
Team Coordinator (Fulfills Volunteer Requirement for One Player)
Every team has one Team Coordinator. Supports the manager and ensures team families complete their required volunteer hours.
Responsibilities include:
Confirming all families complete their six volunteer hours per player
Coordinating team communication, events, and coach gifts
Working with the LGLL Team Manager and Assistant Coach to assist with day to day team coordination
Managing uniform name printing and uniform distribution
TEAM COORDINATOR PAGE: https://www.lgll.org/Default.aspx?tabid=1902180
Requirements:
Volunteer Application (JDP Background Check)
LiveScan Fingerprinting (required once, valid as long as continuous service is maintained)
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Prevention Training
SafeSport / Abuse Awareness Certification
Concussion Protocol Certification
Snack Shack Volunteer
Supports setup, food prep, transactions, clean up, and the BBQ (weekday and weekend). The Snack Shack is one of the league’s key fundraisers and a highlight for players. Snack shack volunteers need to be responsible adults.
**There are hot appliances in the snack shack. For safety reasons, there should not be children in the snack shack with you during your shift.
Requirements:
Board Member (Fulfills Volunteer Obligation)
Board Members support the ongoing administration of LGLL. Responsibilities vary by role and include attending Board meetings.
Requirements:
Volunteer Application (JDP Background Check)
LiveScan Fingerprinting (required once, valid as long as continuous service is maintained)
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Prevention Training
SafeSport / Abuse Awareness Certification
Concussion Protocol Certification
Additional Volunteer Opportunities
Requirements:
Volunteer Application (JDP Background Check)
Evaluation Day Volunteer (January 10)
Opening Day Volunteer (March 14)
Snack Shack Volunteer See Snack Shack section above.
Field Prep & Maintenance
Support pre-game and post-game field maintenance. Includes field prep, AA fence setup/takedown, and trash pickup.
Scoreboard Operator
Operate the scoreboard at Baggerly, Balzer, or AA fields. Responsibilities include setup and teardown of controllers.
Scorekeeping (AA, AAA, Majors, Intermediates & Juniors)
One per team may fulfill the entire volunteer obligation. Must attend GameChanger training. Home team is responsible for official scoring.
Donut & Coffee Pickup (1 hour)
Pick up prepaid orders from Maple Leaf and deliver to snack shacks by 9 AM on Saturdays
Division Commissioner (Fulfills Volunteer Obligation)
Each division (T-Ball, A, AA, AAA, Majors, Juniors) has a commissioner responsible for:
Communicating with managers
Assisting with practice and game scheduling
Supporting families and resolving issues
Partnering with the League President & VP of Operations
Umpire (1 game = 2 hours)
Adult volunteer umpires support AA–Majors games. Training is provided.
Volunteer Requirement Buy-Out
Families unable to meet volunteer requirements may elect a $750 per player buy-out during registration.
Families who do not complete volunteer hours and do not pay the buy-out will not be allowed to register for the following season.
Los Gatos Little League – 2026 VOLUNTEER TRAINING COMPLIANCE Requirements
Los Gatos Little League (LGLL) is an all-volunteer organization, and safety is our top priority. The following requirements must be completed before any volunteer begins practices, games, or team activities. Many of these are annual requirements and must be completed each season starting Feb 1.
If you have any questions about volunteer requirements, please contact:
[email protected]
1. Volunteer Application (Background Check) – Required Annually
All volunteers must submit a Volunteer Application through SportsConnect.
2. LiveScan Fingerprinting (required once, valid as long as continuous service is maintained))
LiveScan is required for:
Managers, Coaches, Team Coordinators, Umpires, and Board Members
If you previously completed LiveScan for Los Gatos Little League, you do not need to repeat it, as long as continuous service has been maintained.
New volunteers may complete LiveScan at Baggerly Field on Opening Day, March 14, 2026.
LGLL covers all LiveScan costs for volunteers on opening day. LiveScan costs from fingerprinting done at other locations will be covered by the volunteer.
Important Notice from CA Department of Justice
3. Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) Prevention Training – Required Annually
Required for:
Managers, Coaches, Team Parents, Umpires, Board Members
Course:
https://epsavealife.org/sca-prevention-training/
(Time: ~20 minutes)
Certificates must be dated November 1, 2025 or later.
Upload your certificate to the Google Form https://forms.gle/wi981Z1x2APF8Nmr6
Tips:
Create an account before starting
Includes pre-quiz, ~12-minute video, post-quiz
Download certificate immediately after completion
4. SafeSport / Abuse Awareness Training – Required Annually
Required for:
Managers, Coaches, Team Parents, Umpires, Board Members
Course:
https://www.littleleague.org/university/articles/create-a-little-league-training-account/
(Time: ~45 minutes)
Certificates must be dated November 1, 2025 or later.
Upload your certificate to the Google Formhttps://forms.gle/wi981Z1x2APF8Nmr6
Tips:
Create a Little League Training Account
Select Los Gatos Little League as your league
Certificate will be emailed
5. Concussion Protocol Training – Required Annually
Required for:
Managers, Coaches, Team Parents, Umpires, Board Members
Course:
https://www.cifstate.org/sports-medicine/concussions/index
(Time: ~45 minutes)
Certificates must be dated November 1 2025 or later.
Upload your certificate to the Google Form Provided by the LGLL Board .
Tips:
Select your state → Order Course
Register and complete the “Concussion in Sports” course
Watch video modules, complete quiz and evaluation
Download certificate and upload to Google Form.
6. Diamond Leader Training Program
(Strongly recommended; required for tournament coaches)
The Diamond Leader Training Program helps coaches understand the mental, emotional, and social well-being of young athletes.
Learn more / register:
https://www.littleleague.org/university/articles/create-a-little-league-training-account/
Beginning with the 2023 season, completion is required for all coaches and managers participating in Little League International Tournaments.
7. Compliance Tracking
All Managers, Assistant Coaches and Team Coordinators must submit their completed paperwork before starting any team practices. Forms should be uploaded to the following GOOGLE FORM. https://forms.gle/wi981Z1x2APF8Nmr6
A compliance monitor will be assigned per division:
President – Board of Directors
Umpire Director – Umpires
Juniors/Intermediate Commissioner – Juniors Division
Majors Commissioner– Majors Division
AAA Commissioner – AAA Divisions
AA Commissioner - AA Divison
Single A Commissioner - A Division