Miracle League Board Role Descriptions - Elected Positions
Director
2-year term
Elected by the P.L.A.Y. Miracle League Board voting members OR elected/appointed by the P.L.A.Y. Executive Board.
Voting Member
Background Check Required
Responsibilities
Oversees, directs and advises all Board members
Appoints non-elected roles
Participates in league activities such as registration, publicity, coaching, special projects and fund-raisers
Organizes and maintains the structure for the league, facilitates all board meetings
Primary point of contact for the league
Works with the P.L.A.Y. Executive Board
Develops and maintains relationships with external partners, vendors, program contributors, media, etc…
Actively works to increase the number of players in the program
Demonstrates enthusiasm, love, and concern for each player and family
Demonstrates high morals and integrity on and off the field
Treasurer
2-Year Term
Elected by the P.L.A.Y. Miracle League Board
Voting Member
Background Check Required
Responsibilities
Works with P.L.A.Y. Executive Board for deposits all contributions into league bank account
Log all donations for tax purposes
Create Monthly Financials
Maintains copies of all league budgets
Attends all board meetings
Participates in league activities such as registration, publicity, coaching, special projects and fund-raisers
Communicates regularly with other board members
Assists in increasing the number of players in the program
Demonstrates enthusiasm, love, and concern for each player and family
Demonstrates high morals and integrity on and off the field
Athletic Program Manager
2-year term
Elected by the P.L.A.Y. Miracle League Board voting members OR elected/appointed by the P.L.A.Y. Executive Board.
Voting Member
Background Check Required
Responsibilities
Works directly and sits on the P.L.A.Y. Executive Board
Oversees and advises financial, operational and organizational functions of the league
Creates and manages the Miracle League athletic program operational budget with P.L.A.Y.
Works alongside the Miracle League Director with the interactions with the national Miracle League Organization
The role is the bridge between the P.L.A.Y. Executive Board and the Miracle League athletic offering
Actively works to increase the number of players in the program
Demonstrates enthusiasm, love, and concern for each player and family
Demonstrates high morals and integrity on and off the field
This role does not have any direct oversight of other board members
Operations Manager
2-Year Term
Elected by the P.L.A.Y. Miracle League Board
Voting Member
Background Check Required
Responsibilities
Creates equipment / maintenance budget for the league
Orders all league equipment
Manages equipment and field
Attends all board meetings
Participates in league activities such as registration, publicity, coaching, special projects and fund-raisers
Communicates regularly with other board members
Assists in increasing the number of players in the program
Demonstrates enthusiasm, love, and concern for each player and family
Demonstrates high morals and integrity on and off the field
Miracle League Board Role Descriptions - APPOINTED Positions
Publicity And Social Media Manager
2-Year Term
Appointed by the Miracle League Director
Voting Member
Responsibilities
Secures and maintains media contacts in local market
Communicates with local media to publicize league events
Coordinates with Miracle League Association on national media coverage
Obtains copies of print and TV coverage for league Secretary and the Miracle League Association
Coordinates advertising and marketing projects with Sponsorship Chairman and Fundraising Chairman
Manages posts to League’s social media presence and maintain league website
Attends all board meetings
Participates in league activities such as registration, publicity, coaching, special projects and fund-raisers
Communicates regularly with other board members
Assists in increasing the number of players in the program
Demonstrates enthusiasm, love, and concern for each player and family
Demonstrates high morals and integrity on and off the field
Assistant Director
2-year term
Elected by the P.L.A.Y. Miracle League Board
Voting Member
Background Check Required
Responsibilities
Assists and advises all Board members
Assists P.L.A.Y. Miracle League Director in league activities such as registration, publicity, coaching, special projects and fund-raisers
Attends all board meetings
Assists P.L.A.Y. Miracle League Director in communicating with members
Assists in increasing the number of players in the program
Demonstrates enthusiasm, love, and concern for each player and family
Demonstrates high morals and integrity on and off the field
Desire to pursue the Director role.
Team Manager Coordinator
2-Year Term
Appointed by the Miracle League Director
Voting Member
Responsibilities
Coordinates Team Manager activities and responds to their requests/issues
Creates trophy and team party budget for the league
Orders player trophies
Communicates team party budget information to Team Managers
Attends all board meetings
Participates in league activities such as registration, publicity, coaching, special projects and fund-raisers
Communicates regularly with other board members
Assists in increasing the number of players in the program
Demonstrates enthusiasm, love, and concern for each player and family
Demonstrates high morals and integrity on and off the field
Team Coaches Manager
2-Year Term
Appointed by Miracle League Director
Voting Member
Responsibilities
Oversees coaching staff to ensure Miracle League Rules and Regulations are being followed
Recruits potential head coaches and assistant coaches and assigns them to a team
Creates game schedules
Distributes copies of game schedules to all head coaches and board members
Calls and moderates coaches meetings
Attends all board meetings
Participates in league activities such as registration, publicity, coaching, special projects and fund-raisers
Communicates regularly with other board members
Assists in increasing the number of players in the program
Demonstrates enthusiasm, love, and concern for each player and family
Demonstrates high morals and integrity on and off the field
Buddy Manager
2-Year Term
Elected by the P.L.A.Y. Miracle League Board
Additional Assistant role to be elected as needed
Voting Member (Assistant is a non-voting member)
Background Check Required
Responsibilities
Oversees community campaign for generating buddies, through varies groups such as School Civil Groups, Church Youth Groups, Scouts, etc…
Meet with all buddies and assign each buddy with a Miracle League Player
Have Miracle League Buddy shirts ordered and ready for buddies prior to opening day
Have all buddies sign a volunteer form agreeing to attend each weekly game for the entire 6-8-10 week season
Review the following Buddy Responsibilities with each buddy;
To protect the Miracle League player at all times.
When hard hitter is hitting ball, “Buddies” is to step in front of the miracle League Player for protection.
Always allow the Miracle League Player as much freedom to play his/her own game as possible.
Be of good spirit, enthusiasm, love, attitude and concern in motivating the players and their families.
Become their friend; Get to know the players & their families.
Arrive at the field 30 minutes prior to game time.
Be properly dressed and clean with “Buddies” shirt.
“Angels in the Outfield.” Demonstrate high morals and Integrity on and off the field.
Encourage buddies to get to know their Miracle League player – if okay with parent, the buddy could call the Miracle League Player during the week to remind of game
Maintains database of buddies and their contact information
Attends all board meetings
Participates in league activities such as buddies, registration, publicity, coaching, special projects and fund-raisers
Communicates regularly with other board members
Assists in increasing the number of buddies in the program
Demonstrates enthusiasm, love, and concern for each player and family
Demonstrates high morals and integrity on and off the field
Sponsorship Manager / Co-Manager
2-Year Term
Appointed by the Miracle League Director
Additional Assistant role to be elected as needed
Voting Member (Co-Manager is a non-voting member)
Background Check Required
Responsibilities
Identifies and recruits potential league sponsors
Obtains signed sponsor agreements and contributions
Corresponds with existing sponsors to ensure their continued involvement
Maintains thorough understanding of existing sponsor agreements and ensures the details are executed as specified
Works with the Treasurer to ensure contributions are deposited properly
Sends ‘thank-you’ notes to sponsors and donors
Orders field signs, plaques, and/or other branding for sponsors
Attends all board meetings
Participates in league activities such as registration, publicity, coaching, special projects and fund-raisers
Communicates regularly with other board members
Assists in increasing the number of players in the program
Demonstrates enthusiasm, love, and concern for each player and family
Demonstrates high morals and integrity on and off the field
Field Construction Manager
Initial term through field construction completion
Appointed by the Miracle League Director
Voting Member
Background Check Required
Responsibilities
Maintains vendor, partner and resource relationship for the construction of the field/playground
Identify vendors and create a vetting process to help identify contracts to accept
Creates construction budget for the league
Attends all board meetings
Participates in league activities such as registration, publicity, coaching, special projects and fund-raisers
Oversees maintenance of Miracle League field and complex
Communicates regularly with other board members
Assists in increasing the number of players in the program
Demonstrates enthusiasm, love, and concern for each player and family
Demonstrates high morals and integrity on and off the field
