I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at The Y (YMCA) (La Jolla, CA) in Feb 2015
Interview
Very simple and straightforward interview. I had one interview, and it was a group interview with one other applicant. We took turns answering the same questions. Most questions were behavioral. They would think of a scenario and then ask how you would handle it. Some questions had to do with a child's safety whereas other questions are kind of a test of your fun/creative side when it comes to working with children. For example, an activity I suggested was a team engineering activity I learned in school where teams would try to build the highest tower using marshmallows and spaghetti sticks. Coincidentally, they used that activity for a staff team bonding event that I actually won. haha
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
If someone who is not on the approved list comes to pick up a child, what would you do?
The interview was laid back and easy. I had 2 people interview me and they never made me feel uncomfortable. The whole thing was over fast and they got back to me relatively fast
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at The Y (YMCA) (Oceanside, CA)
Interview
Asked basic questions that are given in advance. Very simple. You recieve the questions so you can prepare and not have to worry although you cannot read off the sheet. I think its a more casual converation really. This makes it nice.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Talk about a time where you were able to help a child in a way most people would not recognise.
I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at The Y (YMCA) (Escondido, CA) in Feb 2025
Interview
Group interview, very short, must prepare a song/game to demonstrate to staff (song/game provided). Interview questions provided prior to interview. Takes 1 week to hear back from staff. Overall easy experience.