Volunteer Board Member

Overview
We are seeking dedicated and passionate individuals to join our Board of Directors. As a Board Member, you will play a crucial role in guiding our organization towards achieving its mission and objectives. This position requires a commitment to governance, strategic planning, and community engagement. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership qualities and a desire to make a positive impact.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and oversight for the organization’s programs and initiatives.
• Engage in fundraising efforts and support the development of donor relationships.
• Participate in board meetings, committees, and community events to represent the organization.
• Utilize skills in volunteer management to enhance engagement and retention of volunteers.
• Assist in recruiting new board members and volunteers to strengthen the organization’s capacity.
• Contribute to public speaking engagements to promote the organization’s mission and goals.
• Oversee social media management strategies to enhance visibility and outreach.
• Support training development initiatives for staff and volunteers to ensure effective program delivery.
• Leverage experience with tools such as Raiser Edge or Salesforce for data management and reporting.

Requirements

• Proven leadership experience with a strong commitment to community service.
• Familiarity with nonprofit governance and strategic planning processes.
• Excellent public speaking skills with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
• Experience in volunteer management, including recruitment and retention strategies.
• Knowledge of social work principles is a plus but not required.
• Proficiency in using Raiser Edge or Salesforce for organizational needs is advantageous.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to work well within a team environment.

Join us as we strive to make a meaningful difference in our community through dedicated leadership and service. Your expertise can help shape our future!

About the football program

Hanford-Lemoore League is a program that serves in the Hanford Lemoore Area. Our goal isn't about winning but about building the youth strong in the football program but building their success in life and building their skill in football. We want to build a football team that high schoolers can still play football after the season and a sport where kids can have a place to go to.

Hanford-Lemoore Football League board member is a volunteer who actively participates in the governance of a youth football organization, overseeing key aspects like player registration, financial management, scheduling, safety protocols, fundraising, and overall program operations, ensuring the league runs smoothly and adheres to established guidelines while prioritizing the well-being of young athletes

Key responsibilities may include:

• Strategic planning: Contributing to the development and execution of the organization's vision, goals, and strategic plans.
• Financial oversight: Reviewing budgets, approving expenditures, and ensuring financial stability.
• Player registration and management: Overseeing the player registration process, managing roster updates, and ensuring compliance with league rules.
• Coach recruitment and supervision: Assisting in recruiting and evaluating coaches, ensuring they meet qualifications and adhere to safety standards.
• Game scheduling and operations: Coordinating game schedules, assigning referees, managing field usage, and overseeing game day logistics.
• Fundraising and community outreach: Identifying and implementing fundraising strategies, building relationships with sponsors, and promoting the league within the community.
• Compliance and risk management: Ensuring adherence to league rules, safety regulations, and legal requirements.
• Board committee participation: Actively contributing to the work of specific committees like the fundraising committee, safety committee, or disciplinary committee.

Important qualities for a youth football board member:

• Passion for youth sports: A strong commitment to the development of young athletes and the positive impact of youth football.
• Leadership skills: Ability to guide and motivate others, facilitate decision-making, and manage conflict effectively.
• Organizational skills: Attention to detail, ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and meet deadlines.
• Communication skills: Effective communication with coaches, parents, players, and other board members.
• Financial acumen: Understanding of basic financial principles and budgeting processes.

Positions

Commissioner/ Director of Football

The Commissioner/ Director of Football shall be the chief executive of the Association and shall, subject to the control of the Board of Directors and oversee the whole league, have general supervision, direction and control of the business and affairs of the corporation. He/She shall preside at all membership meetings and all committees except the nomination committee. He/She shall have the power to appoint such committees as necessary. He/She shall have one vote only in case of a tie. TheCommissioner/ Director of Football or his duly appointed representative shall attend all Hanford-Lemoore Football Conference meetings. TheCommissioner/ Director of Football shall also be liaison to the city parks department and the public school system, whichever is necessary.

Co-Commissioner/ Co-Director of Football

In the absence of the Commissioner/ Director of Football, the Co-Commissioner/ Co-Director of Football shall perform all the duties of the Commissioner/ Director of Football, and when so acting shall have all the powers and perform such duties as from time to time may be prescribed for him/ her by the Commissioner/ Director of Football, or Board of Directors. In case of vacancy in the Office of President, the Co-Commissioner/ Co-Director of Football shall automatically succeed to that office and serve for the unexpired term to disburse funds. The Co-Commissioner/ Co-Director of Football shall head the Tribunal when necessary; conduct an annual review of insurance policies and /or competitive pricing analysis and coverage (defense and indemnification).

The Co-Commissioner/ Co-Director of Football shall also work closely with the Fundraising Director and is responsible for the development of a sponsorship program with businesses and other organizations in the area, as the Board shall direct. He/She are responsible for the training and organization of the team parents and shall disseminate information to the team parents regarding sponsorship, as the Board shall direct. He/She shall be responsible for the production of an annual program highlighting Hanford- Lemoore Football.

Athletic Director

The Athletic Director is with the assistance of the VP’s of Football and VP of Flag, coordinates and supervises coaches and properly briefs on all of the rules, regulations, and expectations of Hanford-Lemoore Football League. The Athletic Director activities related to the development of coaches and players. The Athletic Director Monitor teams to ensure safety procedures are being followed. Athletic Director In the event of inclement weather, make the call on whether, or not, to stop the current activity and seek shelter, in order to ensure the safety of all members.

President

The President is the leader of the Football League for the calendar year. As president, the volunteer is responsible for leading Football League events, addressing parent/coaches concerns, aiding other board positions in completing their responsibilities, enforcing code of conduct, presiding over board meetings, assigning tasks, call meetings, and more.

Vice President of Operations

The Vice President (VP) presides over board actions when the president is unable to, unwilling to, or is absent. As VP, volunteers must aid the president in completing their responsibilities, in addition to acting as a connection between board members and coaches, presiding over rules/regulations/and Football League Bylaws, and more.

Administrative Vice President

The Administrative Vice President is the chairman of the coaches committee. The Administrative Vice President shall call for and receive all applications for coaches. The Administrative Vice President shall review for accuracy and eligibility, noting The Administrative Vice President recommendations and present the applications to the Board Directors for action. The Administrative Vice President shall notify all applicants of the Board action. The Administrative Vice President shall act as connection between the Head Coaches and the Board, relaying all items of concern and information between these two parties. The Administrative Vice President may not be a head coach.

VP of Cheer

The VP of Cheer is responsible for pre- registration, registration, correction and notification of cognizant Association and Conference personnel for cheerleaders following procedures set forth by the Board of West Coast Conference. The VP of Cheer will further call for and receive all applications for Cheer Advisor and Assistants. The VP of Cheer shall be responsible for the recruitment, training and coordination of cheer coaches and cheerleaders and shall disseminate information to the cheer coaches.

Secretary

The Secretary shall keep or cause to be kept a book of minutes of all meetings of the Board of Directors. The Secretary shall keep or cause to be kept a register showing the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all the Directors and members. The Secretary shall be the custodian of the by-laws of the Association and shall have said by-laws present at each meeting. The Secretary shall conduct the correspondence of the Association. The Secretary, upon receipt of any correspondence communication or other material, shall notify the President and route the material as directed. The Secretary shall act as liaison between the Board and Team Moms, relaying all items of concern and information between these two parties.

Football Player Agent

The Player Agent is responsible for pre-registration, registration, physical examinations, the preparation of preliminary, official, and subsequent rosters and changes thereto, correction and notification of cognizant Association and Conference personnel for football players following procedures set forth by Board Conference. The Player Agent shall assign players to teams in accordance with force directives and policy. The Player Agent shall be accountable for team contracts and shall provide Head Coaches and the Board with complete team rosters. He/She must have computer access.

Cheer Player Agent

The Cheer Player Agent is responsible for pre-registration, registration, physical examinations, the preparation of preliminary, official, and subsequent rosters and changes thereto, correction and notification of cognizant Association and Conference personnel for cheerleaders following procedures set forth by the Board Conference. Cheer Player Agent shall assign cheerleaders to teams in accordance with operative directives and policy. The Cheer Player Agent shall be accountable for team contracts and shall provide Head Coaches and the Board with complete team rosters. Cheer Player Agent must have computer access.

Treasurer

The treasurer shall maintain adequate and correct accounts of the business transactions of this Association. The treasurer shall promptly deposit all monies and other valuables in the name of and to the credit of the Association with such depositories as shall be designated by the Board of Directors. The Treasurer shall disburse the funds of this Association in such a manner as may be ordered by the Board of Officers and account for all transactions as Treasurer. The Treasurer shall present a financial statement at the first meeting of the Board of Directors following receipt of the monthly bank statements. All accounts shall be balanced and reconciled and copies of each made available for each Board member present. An auditing committee, appointed by the President, shall audit the financial records and all Association property and shall present their report at the first meeting in February of each year. All checks drawn on this Association shall have two signatures as designated by the Board of Directors. All disbursements exceeding three hundred fifty dollars must have prior approval by the Board.

Football Equipment Manager

The Equipment Manager shall be responsible for selecting, purchasing, and disbursing all Association property as directed by the Board. The Equipment Manager shall inventory all equipment and property of the Association at the close of the playing season and report to the Board in January of each year. The equipment manager shall advise the Head Coaches and team equipment managers on the proper care, maintenance, and use of all uniforms and equipment and report any violations of his instructions to the Board.

Scholar’s Representative

The Scholar’s Representative shall be responsible for the collection of all report cards and filling out any and all forms necessary for the Scholars Program. Little Scholar Representative shall be responsible for recognition at the Association level.

Field Coordinator

The Field Coordinator is responsible for all fields’ administration, including liaison with proper parties who acquire practice and game fields. He/She is responsible for the acquisition and setup of any scoreboards, PA systems, or other electrical devices; the line to gain chain, down box, sideline markers, and field liners and materials, as well as proper alignment of playing fields. The Field Director is responsible for ensuring that game fields are set up prior to games, broken down following completion of games and clean-up.

Director of Coaches

The Director of Coaches is responsible for organizing coaches for the upcoming season. This includes but is not limited to ensuring that there are enough head coaches and assistants in each league, networking with parents to recruit coaches, act as connection between coaches and board members, ensure that HLFL coaches are certified by USA Football, and more. The Director of Coaches is under the Administrative Vice President

Cheer Equipment Manager

The Cheer Equipment Manager shall be responsible for selecting, purchasing, and disbursing all Association cheerleading property as directed by the Board. The Cheer Equipment Manager shall inventory all cheer equipment and property of the Association at the close of the playing season and report to the Board in January of each year. The Cheer Equipment Manager shall advise the Cheer Coordinator and Head Coaches on the proper care, maintenance and use of all uniforms and equipment and report any violations of her instructions to the Board. This member would also coordinate vendor contracts to insure the most advantageous purchase and/or lease agreements.

Concessions Director

The concessions director is responsible for the setup and operation of any concession stands as the Board may direct. He/She shall recruit, train, and supervise volunteers to operate any such facilities, as the Board shall direct. He/She will maintain records, subject to audit of all purchases and sales of all items in the concession stand.

Director of Fundraising

Director of Fundraising is responsible for gathering sponsors and donations throughout the calendar year. This includes, but is not limited to, networking with local businesses to gather team and league sponsors, organizing annual raffle, gathering donations, and more.

Director of Ultimate Flag

The Director of Ultimate Flag is responsible for leading the Ultimate Flag program. This includes, but is not limited to, organizing Ultimate Flag coaches and volunteers, planning registration opening and closing, assigning players to teams, and recruiting players to participate.

Director of Ultimate High School Traveling Football

The Director of Ultimate Flag is responsible for leading the Ultimate High School Traveling Football program. This includes, but is not limited to, organizing Ultimate High School Traveling Football coaches and volunteers, planning registration opening and closing, assigning players to teams, and recruiting players to participate.

Director of Communications

Director of Communications is responsible for responding to all football mailings and information distribution. This includes, but is not limited to, sending reminders and event details to Football families, addressing all questions by parents, maintaining a CRM to manage interest leads for all our Football programs.

Director of Social Media

Director of Social Media is responsible for highlighting players, teams, and programs on all social media accounts and apps. This includes, but is not limited to, distributing AYFL materials through digital marketing sources, posting regularly on social media accounts, keeping the our football apps up-to-date with scores and highlights, creating our program graphics and flyers to be distributed throughout the year.

Director of Football Equipment

The Director of Equipment is responsible for the maintenance and distribution of all football equipment. This includes, but is not limited to, ordering/maintaining/distributing player equipment, organization equipment distributions, meeting players with equipment issues, distributing coaches' bags and field equipment, setting up fields for evaluations and games, keeping record of equipment distribution/collection, and more.

Football Team Representative

The football team representative is responsible for connecting the program with the other partnering leagues in the Youth Football Association. This includes, but is not limited to, attending all football team meetings to discuss the needs/suggestions, maintaining a clear communication between partnering leagues, and ensuring in the remains consistent with the agreements of the football league.

Publicity / Webmaster

The publicity /Web Master shall establish lines of communication with available media. He/She shall ensure that proper notification of all meetings is made the same. The Publicity /Web Master shall further ensure that articles of interest concerning Hanford-Lemoore Football League registration, events games, etc. are furnished to the media.

Question please text (559) 815-2110

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: $1.00 - $12,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 10 – 25 per week

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours

Application Question(s):

• what do you what to do in the football league

Experience:

• Microsoft Word: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Hanford, CA 93230 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Hanford, CA 93230: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $1,000 - $12,000