team applications

[snoman]

In the past i have heard of teams having students apply (like a job application) for positions on the team. I like this idea for several reasons. 1. students get the experience of filling out an application and interviewing. 2. it seems that students may be more focused on a specific thing rather than floating around.
A little about our school/teams. Northern MN, H.S. student population of just over 200 kids (very small), a boys team 3275 and a girls team 3134, last year 30ish kids between the two teams with just a few real dedicated students. teams are divided into sub groups PR (public relations), build, RIG (robotics intelligence group ie. scouting). We make gains each year in robot quality and overall team performance. We have never competed for non- robot based awards, but I would like to.
My questions are does the application process for a “job” on a team seem to focus team members more?
If so are you willing to share some examples?

thanks