

YMCA CAMP MANITOU
summer address:
27960 137th St. New Auburn, WI 54757
(e) camp@ymca-cv.org | (p) 715 839 4607
Application & Hiring Process Resources
We are looking for applicants with:
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Enthusiasm for providing meaningful experiences to campers
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Variety of experiences working with youth (babysitting, coaching, mentoring, etc.)
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Lifeguard certifications or enrolled in a course
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Life guarding experience
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Leadership experience
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Hobbies/skill sets that are camp related (sailing, guitar, singing, canoeing, improv, etc.)
General interview preparation:
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Why did you apply to work camp?
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What experiences do you have working with kids?
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List all different experiences and give specifics like age, how many kids, activities, etc.
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What do you hope to contribute to camp?
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What skills or interests do you have that will translate well to camp?
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We will ask you to reflect on your own experiences to best answer each question. Your application has given us a good background and we are now looking to learn more about your character and judgment based on your previous experiences.
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Review your life experiences with friends and family. We are looking for situations that speak to your character, teaching opportunities, and work with youth.
Interview basics
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Dress up
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Arrive early
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Show enthusiasm
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Answer the questions asked
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Give specific examples
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Follow up
Communication
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Follow up with references to confirm they have completed the online form
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Have a voicemail set up with a professional greeting
Note for parents: we ask that only the applicant contact us regarding employment questions.