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).
The supervisor asks simple questions. The questions are not meant to trip you up, just get to understand your character. Once the interview is over, you go through employee training that has a quiz at then end.
I applied in-person. I interviewed at The Y (YMCA) (Chicago, IL) in Jun 2013
Interview
Simple interview and qualification review, including the roles and responsibilities of the said job. What the duties included as well as the general expectations associated with the organization. Beyond that, there was a background check.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How could you handle different situations in regards to childcare, in regards to interpersonal conflict at work and with parents.
I applied online for a YMCA interview and was later contacted by the manager for an interview. We scheduled and I passed a swim test and interview. I later did got my fingerprints done and was hired.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is the most important part of being a team member?