Summer Camp Counselor applicants have rated the interview process at The Y (YMCA) with 1 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 100% positive. To compare, the company-average is 100% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Summer Camp Counselor roles take an average of 30 days to get hired, when considering 1 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at The Y (YMCA) overall takes an average of 30 days.
Common stages of the interview process at The Y (YMCA) as a Summer Camp Counselor according to 1 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 50%
Drug test: 50%
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I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at The Y (YMCA) (Toronto, ON) in May 2017
Interview
Straight forward interview at one of the local YMCA locations
The interview was two weeks after I applied online
There were three interviewers two asked questions and one just typed on his computer
The questions are not very difficult if you prepare for them
The interviewers were very friendly
I got the offer one week later but declined due to personal schedule conflics
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
What would you do if a kid got hurt in summer camp?
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?