Met with someone on campus for an initial screening. I think he was looking for someone with experience with children and a basic understanding of the Y. Asked questions about what population of kids I wanted to work with, and why. Sent me to the director for the camp, and my interview with her involved similar questions.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
If you were any item in the refrigerator, what would you be?
I applied online. The process took 5 weeks. I interviewed at The Y (YMCA) (New York, NY) in Apr 2025
Interview
The interview was virtual, making it easier for me as a college student, as I was not in the same area as where the job was located. It was either on Zoom or Google Meet.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How would you handle two campers getting into an argument?
Simple, straightforward. Looking to hire anyone eager to work. Professionalism will set you apart but expectations are already low so there is no need to go crazy. Typical part time day camp process.
I applied online. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at The Y (YMCA) (Los Angeles, CA) in June 2023
Interview
Pretty Simple. It felt more like a meeting to see how you are as a person. I believe that as long as they know that you know the best course of action when working with kids, you could be a good fit.