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).
Couple of behavioral / skill questions related to the training classes. Know all the types of saves and when to perform them. Also, know how to answer situational changes. 1 short interview with the lead Aquatics director. Offer next day
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What would you do if a child was unconscious on the pool deck?
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at The Y (YMCA) in Jul 2025
Interview
Virtual interview with hiring manager that was about 45 minutes. Consisted of standard interview questions though they were tight-lipped about compensation/benefits of the position.
Then a half-hour in-person interview with Vice President of NextGen Leadership (who was late)
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How do you protect students from your personal life and biases?
I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at The Y (YMCA) (New York, NY) in Jun 2025
Interview
excellent. the interviewer was vey professional and attentive. i enjoyed the experience overall. i usually dislike phone interviews but this one went very well. i would love to be considered for a position based on this first impression.