Camp Interviews

Our advice for interviewing with Camps.

How will Camps contact me to invite me to interviews?

Camps will contact you through the Matchio portal or via email to invite you for an interview. You will have a set amount of time to respond but should get back to them as soon as possible to schedule an interview.

Should I accept every interview request?

We recommend staying open-minded and accepting every interview you are offered! You never really know what a Camp may be like before speaking to the Directors and so it is best to take every opportunity possible.

Who will be interviewing me?

You will likely be interviewing with a Camp Director or other member of Camp leadership. This will likely be someone who has attended and worked at Camp for several years and has a strong understanding of the role of a Camp Counsellor.

Will I need to interview with Camps in person?

No, most Camp interviews take place virtually as the leadership members will usually be based in the US. The only time you would interview with a Camp in person would be at one of our Camp Fairs which you can learn more about here.

How do I prepare for a Camp interview?

To prepare for an interview with a Camp you can:

Start by checking out the Camps website. This will get you excited for the interview and help show the Camp you have a genuine enthusiasm for the role.
Reflect on your experience and how you can demonstrate you have the skills for the role you are interviewing for.
Make sure you look presentable and are in a location where there is no excessive background noise.
Prepare a couple questions you can ask at the end about Camp life or the role you are interviewing for. Avoid asking about time off, phone usage etc.

What questions will Camps ask me in interviews?

The interviewer will usually ask you about:

Why you want to go to Camp
Why you would be a great fit for their Camp
Your relevant skills and experience for the role - with specific examples
What you would do in certain situations - e.g. when dealing with homesick campers or tasked with planning an activity

Can I keep interviewing with Camps after accepting a job offer?

No, once you have a job offer secured, you should not continue to interview with Camps. Once a placement agreement is signed with a Camp, this is a written agreement between Camp and staff that Camps expect to be honored.

What is a Virtual Hiring Event?

We also host invite-only virtual hiring events throughout the year, where we will custom match applicants with a certain Camp or Camps looking to interview large groups in one day. For these opportunities, you will receive an invite from AmeriCamp via email and given a short time slot during which you will have an interview over Zoom with the Camp you’ve been matched with.

How do I sign up for a Virtual Hiring Event?

Virtual hiring events are usually invite-only, however, if there are any open opportunities available, you will receive an email from us and should respond as soon as you can.