HOUSE LEAGUE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
COACHES
All our House League coaches are volunteers, and you don’t need any formal baseball or coaching experience to get started! All it takes is a positive attitude, enthusiasm, and a willingness to learn.
We’re here to support you every step of the way. You’ll get mentorship, ready-to-go practice plans, access to a coach clinic, and guidance on the skills kids should be learning—everything you need for a fun and rewarding season!
Join us and make a difference in your community while having a great time with the kids.
HOW TO BECOME A COACH
- Must be 18 years or older
- Indicate interest during your child's registration or email the House League Vice President at houseleague@northumberlandbaseball.ca. Not sure about coaching? Reach out to learn more—we provide support with mentors, digital practice plans, and a coaching handbook.
ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS
- Want to co-coach with someone? Let us know.
- Coaches and assistants 18+ require a current Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC). We’ll provide a letter to help you complete it. Please see the side for download link. The VSC is valid for two years and can be reused if completed for another league or work purposes. If you already have a VSC then you can sign the Offence Declration Form
- Coaches automatically have their children placed on their teams. Additional player requests are subject to the House League Director’s discretion.
NEXT STEPS
- You’ll hear from the House League Vice President shortly after indicating interest.
- A Coaches Meeting, held in-person end of April, will cover uniforms, hats, equipment handouts, and team preparation.
OTHER AVAILABLE POSITIONS
UMPIRES
Umpires are a significant need for House League; please see the side bar for more information!
ASSISTANT COACH
- Assist Head Coach at games and practices
- Fill in when Head Coach is unable to attend games
DIVISION CONVENeR
- Convene an age division, while also Coach that age divisions House League Select team (if applicable)
- Review rules and help coaches resolve any rules-related issues
- Answer any questions or concerns from coaches and parents
- Send out e-mails to division coaches for events and rainouts
- Attend some games to see how things are going
- Communicate any questions or concerns to the House League Vice President
RESOURCES
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Umpiring
Northumberland Baseball is looking for new umpires.
Why become an umpire?
It's a chance to stay active in baseball and give something back to the game. Get the “Best Seat in the House”, and meet some great people with a part-time summer job.What does it take?
- Willingness to learn and gain experience
- Love of the game
- Confidence and pride
- Hustle, physical and mental alertness
- A sense of fair play and impartiality
How much does it pay?
Remuneration is based on the level of baseball officiated.
The higher the level of ball, the higher the level of pay.
What does it cost?
Each umpire must go through an annual umpire clinic. Clinics take place in the spring and vary in length depending on the clinic level.
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