Staff FAQ NEW STAFF APPLICATION RETURNING STAFF APPLICATION FACULTY APPLICATION FORMS




Thank you for taking the time to apply for a position at one of our summer programs. We will be contacting you shortly to discuss the summer in more detail. Please note that only complete application forms will be considered.

Note: Staff positions are filled on a rolling basis. Positions are granted first to qualifying applicants that are able to serve for the entire summer.
NOTE: Fields in red are required.
POSITION
Locations: URJ Camp Newman Institute
URJ Camp Swig Institute 		Other Locations
Position applying for: Dates available:
PERSONAL DATA
First Name:
Last Name:
Social Security Number:
Gender: Male Female
Age (as of June):
Date of Birth:
Place of Birth (City, State, Country):
Permanent Address Line 1:
Permanent Address Line 2:
City:
State:
Zip:
Country:
Home Phone:
Work / College Phone:
Present Address Line 1:
Present Address Line 2:
City:
State:
Zip:
Country:
Present Address Valid Until:
Address as of May-June: Permanent Present
Present Phone:
Cell Phone:
Email:
Confirm email:
The best way to contact you is:
T-Shirt Size:
Marital Status: Married Single Divorced Widowed Engaged
Spouse's Name:
Require family to be with you?: Yes No
Children: M F Age: M F Age: M F Age:
Specify physical limitations:
Is your acceptance of a job offer contingent
on any other person being with you?		 Yes No
If yes who?
Citizenship:
Passport #:
Date of Issue:
Expiration Date:
Dual citizenship If yes which?
Driver's License #:
State/Province/Country:
Expiration Date:
CERTIFICATIONS
Issued By (e.g. ARC, AHA, CRC) Expiration Date Type
Lifesaving/Bronze Shield
WSI
Pool Operator
First Aid
CPR
Small Crafts
Ropes Course/Outdoor
EMT
Other Certifications 1
Other Certifications 2
Other Certifications 3
EDUCATION HISTORY
Please select the level of education completed at close of current academic year:
College: Graduate School:
High School Information:
Name of School:
Location (City & State):
Years Attended:
College Information:
Name of School:
Location (City & State):
Years Attended:
Major/Degree
Graduate Work/ Special Training Information:
Name of School:
Location (City & State):
Years Attended:
Major/Degree
Jewish Education:
Confirmation Year
Hebrew Teacher Certification Year
Bar/Bat Mitzvah Year
Religious School Certification Year
Synagogue Affiliation:
Congregation
Address
Rabbi
List any youth group / informal educational experience
Where will you be studying next year, if applicable?
EDUCATION BACKGROUND
Have you ever been to Israel? Yes No
If yes, what program(s) and how long?
What is your professional goal and
how could this employment relate to it?
Please describe your Hebrew proficiency. Beginner (B), Intermediate (I), Advanced (A)
Speak Read Write
Describe formal Hebrew and Jewish Academic training:
For Hebrew speaking people only, please write a senetence or two, describing your educational goals:
Do you play a musical instrument? Yes No
If so which one(s)?
With children of what ages do you work best?
CAMP HISTORY
Name of Camp:
 Location:
Name/age level of program attended:
 Years Attended:
Name of Camp:
 Location:
Name/age level of program attended:
 Years Attended:
Name of Camp:
 Location:
Name/age level of program attended:
 Years Attended:
Name of Camp:
 Location:
Name/age level of program attended:
 Years Attended:
SKILLS, INTERESTS AND ABILITIES

Please rate yourself in the following areas as described below.
"Minimal Skill"=No knowledge or skill on this topic "Some Skill"=Some skill on this topic "Can Teach"=Can teach or lead this topic
Music
Song Leading
Choir
Photography
Arts/Crafts
In-Line Skating
Journalism
Radio
Swimming
Israeli Dance
Ceramics
Windsurfing
Kayaking
Web Design
Modern Dance
Mountain Biking
Nature
Campcraft
Creative Writing
Office Skills
Typing
Theater (technical)
Computer
Video
Basketball
Roller Hockey
Softball
Drama
Water-skiing
Canoeing
Ropes Course
Sailing
Riding
Canoe Tripping
Aerobics
Archery
Rock Climbing
Soccer
Tennis
Voleyball
Sports:

List any special mechanical or vocational skills (machines operated, etc.):
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
Please list camp and youth guidance experience first.
Employer:
 Phone:
 Fax:
 Email:
Address:
 Position:
 Dates:
Salary:
 Responsibilities:
 Supervisor:
Employer:
 Phone:
 Fax:
 Email:
Address:
 Position:
 Dates:
Salary:
 Responsibilities:
 Supervisor:
Employer:
 Phone:
 Fax:
 Email:
Address:
 Position:
 Dates:
Salary:
 Responsibilities:
 Supervisor:
RELIGIOUS AND/OR SECULAR TEACHING EXPERIENCE
School:
 Phone:
 Fax:
Address:
 Position:
 Dates:
Salary:
 Responsibilities:
 Supervisor:
School:
 Phone:
 Fax:
Address:
 Position:
 Dates:
Salary:
 Responsibilities:
 Supervisor:
Additional experience with children
REFERENCES
Please list three people, other than relatives or personal friends, who know you personally. One should be someone who has worked with you. Please give complete information.
Name: Address:
Phone: Fax:
Name: Address:
Phone: Fax:
Name: Address:
Phone: Fax:
QUESTIONNAIRE

CAMP INSTITUTE APPLICANTS
1) What impact do you hope to have on a young person’s camp experience?
2) Please explain what you would like to contribute to Reform Jewish camping.
3) What particular strength do you feel you have that you would bring to the position?
4) What do you hope to gain from this experience?
5) What do you think has had the greatest impact on your Jewish identity?
6) Why did you decide to apply to Camp Newman?

NFTY TRAVEL APPLICANTS
1) What impact do you hope to have on a young person’s Jewish travel experience?
2) Why is it important for teens to be part of a summer Jewish travel experience?
3) What particular strengths do you feel you have that you would bring to the position?
4) What do you hope to gain from this experience?
5) What event, person or experience has had the greatest impact on your Jewish life?