National Association of the Deaf

Apply today to become a 2012 YLC staff member!

Staff Information

Important Dates

YLC Camp:      
       Staff Orientation: July 12 - 22
       Camp Session:  July 23 - August 19
       Staff Wrap-up:  August 20 - 22

Application Deadline:
       Camp Counselor positions: January 30, 2012
    
Positions Available

For a full description of position responsibilities, please contact Allie Rice, NAD Youth Programs Coordinator, nadylc@nad.org.

Camp Counselor

• Ensure that each individual experiences success during the camp session.
• Help each camper meet the goals established by the camp for their leadership development.
• Guide individual campers in participating successfully in all aspects of camp activities.

Expectations

Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age (if over 21), marital status, or presence of a health problem or disability that is unrelated to their ability to perform the job requested.

All NAD YLC program administration team and staff applicants should meet the following expectations:

• Fluency in American Sign Language
• Preferably at least 21 years or older
• Demonstrated leadership qualities
• Be a current National NAD member (copy of NAD membership card required)
• Consent to a complete background check
• Experience working with high school students
  

After receiving the letter of acceptance, administration team and staff members are required to do all of the following by April 14, 2012:

• Have health insurance and provide a photocopy of both sides of health insurance card.
• Complete and sign the medical release form,
• Return a completed physical examination history form signed by a physician,
• Sign and return liability agreement and publicity release forms,
• Provide photocopies of specialized training certificates, if any; and
• Complete any other forms required by the NAD YLC.

All applicants are required to submit:

• Resume,
• Cover Letter,
• Video Essay; and
• Three (3) Letters of Recommendation.

Resume/Cover Letter

All applicants are required to submit a resume. Please create your resume in a Microsoft Word document and save it as YLC_Staff Resume_LastName _FirstName. (ex. YLC_Staff_Resume_Rice_Allie). The online application will have a section for you to attach your document.

Please ensure that your resume and cover letter are saved on the same file.

Your resume must include a cover letter with answers to the following questions:

Cover Letter Questions -

1. What sparked your interest to work at NAD YLC? If you are a former administrator or staff member, list your personal contributions made during your year(s) and explain ideas how you can help promote different improvements that you would like to see this summer.

2. What personal and professional goals do you hope to accomplish with yourself, the campers, and the program?

Video Essay Questions -

The video essay should be, at least, one and half minutes and up to two minutes long for staff applicants and two and half minutes and up to three minutes long for administration team applicants.

1. What type of leadership characteristics and qualities do you uphold and how will they benefit NAD YLC? Include work experience and accomplishments.

2. **What type of leadership characteristics and qualities do you uphold and how will they benefit the administration team? Include work experience and accomplishments.

**Administration team applicants only.

Video Instructions:

• Please ensure you have a high speed camera and filmed in a well-lit area.

Attach and send the video via email to nadylc@nad.org. If you are unable to attach the video via email, you can send it via YouTube (youtube.com) and send a link via nadylc@nad.org. Another option, send a DVD/CD copy of the video to -

NAD YLC
8630 Fenton Street, Suite 820
Silver Spring, MD 20910

If you need assistance, please do not hesitate and contact us at nadylc@nad.org.

Letters of Recommendation

New applicants need to submit three (3) references. These references must print and complete the Letter of Recommendation and fax the form to:

Allie Rice, NAD Youth Programs Coordinator
Fax: 301.587.1791 or Email: nadylc@nad.org

Important Note:  Recommendation letters are not required for returning administration team and staff members.

All NAD YLC administrative team and staff members are required to have health insurance. First aid and basic medical care is provided at the camp by a registered nurse or a person with First Aid certification. In cases requiring more serious medical attention, the administrative team or staff member is taken to a nearby medical center or hospital for appropriate treatment.

Camp policy requires that all administrative team and staff members have submitted a medical release form signed by them, along with a recent physical examination/health history form signed by a licensed physician. These and other forms will be sent with the letter of acceptance. Camp policy also requires that all administrators and staff members’ medication be kept and dispensed by the camp nurse. No medication will be kept by individual administrator and staff members.

We request that only prescription medication be brought to camp. All prescription medication must be in the same container in which they were issued (with dosage instructions and physician’s name intact).  The camp has a supply of non-prescription, over-the-counter medications that the camp nurse will dispense as necessary, so please do not bring non-prescription medications from home.

Compensation

It has been under 10 years since NAD YLC staff members first received a summer stipend, and this goes toward their airline tickets or alternate transportation. The size of the stipend is often incomparable with the amazing opportunity to witness and be part of the amazing leadership growth throughout the camp. With that in mind, it has been noted as a rewarding volunteer experience for all past staff members.

Online Staff Application
All applicants are required to complete the Online Staff Application. If we do not receive all required information, online application, resume, cover letter, video essay, and three letters of recommendation, the applicant will not be considered for a YLC staff position. You will be notified of your acceptance for the interview portion of the application process. After your interview, we will contact you with our decision.

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