I applied in-person. The process took 6 weeks. I interviewed at The Y (YMCA) in Mar 2012
Interview
Applied on line in February of 2012. In March, I was contacted for an interview at a Local YMCA branch. They asked a very standard mix of behavior and situational interview questions. It was a very open environment, everyone there seemed very happy and motivated. The cultural environment was beginning to change and the interviewer was asking questions off of two different standard lists because the YMCAs of Minneapolis and St. Paul had just merged.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What would you do if one of the children in your group injured themselves?
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.