National Association of the Deaf

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Staff Information

Important Dates

YLC Camp:      
       Staff Orientation: July 19-22
       Camp Session:  July 23-Aug 19
       Staff Wrap-up:     Aug 20 -21

Application Deadlines:
       Assistant Director position: February 12, 2010
       Camp Counselor positions: March 26, 2010
       Chef and Assistant Chef positions: Open until filled

Positions Available

Assistant Director

• Carry out the NAD Youth Leadership Camp program, under the instruction and supervision of the Camp Director.
• Assist with maintaining the daily camper schedule.
• Review the Daily Drum and provide feedback to the campers.

For a full description of Assistant Director 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.

Chef and Assistant Chef

• Prepare, cook, and serve all meals for both meat-eaters and vegetarians.
• Responsbile to keep kitchen facilities clean including oven, stove, and grill after every meal.
• Work closely with Leadership Hall Inspectors.
• Enforce compliance with safety, fire, and health and sanitation regulations, including facility requirements.

 
Qualifications

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 qualifications:

• Fluency in American Sign Language
• Be 21 years or older (preferably)
• Demonstrated leadership qualities
• Be a current National NAD member (copy of NAD membership card required)
• Consent to a complete background check
• Experience working with youth (high school students preferred)
• Certified in C.P.R and First Aid (or will become certified)
  

After receiving the letter of acceptance, administrative team and staff members are required to do all of the following by May 28, 2010:

• 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 form.
• Sign and return publicity release agreement form.
• Provide photocopies of specialized training certificates, if any.
• Complete any other forms required by the NAD YLC Director.
• Must obtain C.P.R. and First Aid certificates before you arrive at camp

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.
 

Resume

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.

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

• How do you feel you can contribute as a potential administrative team or staff member, towards the overall NAD YLC program? Include your qualities and experience for  positions that you are interested in applying for.
• What expectations do you have as a potential administrative team or staff member, and how do you think you will benefit from working within the NAD YLC program?
• What are your overall personal and professional goal(s) and how can working at YLC help you attain these?
• If you are a former NAD YLC administrative team/staff member and are applying for this year, please explain what you feel were your strengths and weakness during your session as a YLC staff member? How do you plan to build on and improve on those this summer?

Letters of Recommendation

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

Allie Rice, NAD Youth Programs Coordinator
8630 Fenton Street, Suite 820
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Fax - 301.587.1791

Important Note:  Recommendation letters are not required for returning 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.

Online Staff Application

All applicants are required to complete the Online Staff Application. If we do not receive all required information, online application, resume 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.

Application Deadlines:
        Assistant Director position: February 12, 2010
       Camp Counselor positions: March 26, 2010
       Chef and Assistant Chef positions: Open until filled
 

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