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).
It was fairly easy and enjoyable interviews. Was not nervous anymore when supervisor was speaking and calmed down. Different questions were asked as all interviews. The general questions that are aslways asked in interviews which makes it completely easy and just be yourself because that’ll make a better impression.
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?
I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at The Y (YMCA) (Long Beach, CA) in Aug 2016
Interview
Phone interview-short, covers basics, ask why you want to work with kids and your experience
In person interview-more in depth, ask how you would handle a child resisting involvement or cooperation etc.
3rd, final interview-demonstrate a short lesson plan/activity to a set of children at a school
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How would you handle a child who refused to participate in an activity