Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at The Y (YMCA) as 100% positive with a difficulty rating score of 1 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty). Candidates interviewing for Summer Camp Counsellor and rated their interviews as the hardest, whereas interviews for Summer Camp Counsellor and roles were rated as the easiest.
The hiring process at The Y (YMCA) takes an average of 30 days when considering 1 user submitted interviews across all job titles. Candidates applying for Summer Camp Counsellor had the quickest hiring process (on average 30 days), whereas Summer Camp Counsellor roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 30 days).
Multiple rounds and detailed questions plus reviewing a case study. There were rounds of panels interviews and significant questioning by execs, staff, and board members. It was extremely detailed and actions-focused.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
To review strategic planning and advise on opportunity areas; they also required video content
Very easy. Just asked if you ever worked with children and how you would handle a certain situation with a child. Got told I got the job right after the interview.
I applied online. I interviewed at The Y (YMCA) (San Francisco, CA) in Dec 2025
Interview
Went through a phone screen with hiring manager and a second round panel interview. Ghosted my candidacy and never heard back after investing 3+ weeks into the process. Process included a phone screen,
an initial panel interview, a secondary panel interview, and a final in person interview.