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).
I applied in-person. I interviewed at The Y (YMCA)
Interview
Ask about your swim experience and swim level and confidence, along with CPR training and if it can be obtained. How to respond to difficult situations. Experience with age levels (kids, adults, elderly).
I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at The Y (YMCA)
Interview
It was an okay interview.
The interview took place on zoom with two members. They go straight into the questions without getting to know you. It took about 30 mins.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
You need to study the area that you are being interviewed for they ask you what you know about the city you will be working for, what do you know about this specific department, the cons and pros of working remote, what skills you have to offer to this role based on your experiences, describe how you handled a conflict with a coworker, what steps will you take if you suspects child abuse.
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at The Y (YMCA) (Seattle, WA) in May 2021
Interview
I applied online, was emailed, and had a pretty simple phone interview. Then I had a more in-depth video interview. Mostly just questions about how you handle kids, etc. It was pretty basic.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is one strategy you have used when trying to help an upset child?