I applied in-person. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at The Y (YMCA) (Raleigh, NC) in Mar 2012
Interview
The interviews were really laid back. Basically just understanding how you would interact with the campers and if you would fit into the fun atmosphere at the Y. The want to see if possess certain leadership skills that would make you successful at the Y and a role model to campers. They usually get back to you in a few weeks letting you know if you got the job.
Very casual, my interviewer kept things focused on my ability to work with children, public speaking, and working on a team. If you have any experience with working with kids, be sure to have some stories of how you have dealt with incidents relating to behavior.
Group interview with other canidates and panelists. Mostly get to know you style and situtational tasks. You will be interviewing alongside other canidadtes so make sure you stand out and seem unique. Howeer don;t overdo it and remain humble and willing to learn.
I applied online. I interviewed at The Y (YMCA) (Charlotte, NC) in Apr 2026
Interview
Simple process, applied, got asked to interview two weeks later, was asked about prior experience and some scenario based questions. Job was offered on the spot directly after the interview.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
If a kid was refusing to play with the others, what would you do to mitigate?