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. The process took 4 days. I interviewed at The Y (YMCA)
Interview
Only interviewed with the membership director. Simple questions, just wanted to get a feel for the person who they will be hiring. Want to make sure you will get along with the community members and know how to handle the general public and that you are friendly.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
nothing I can think of. I have been a seasonal employee so I knew the person interviewing me.
I applied online. I interviewed at The Y (YMCA) (New York, NY) in Sep 2013
Interview
It took about a two email exchanges until we met face to face. They asked very basic questions and were very kind and the conversation flowed very easily. Overall easy and fun but still extensive.
They were extremely lax in the process and yet very strategic in what type of person they wanted so it was unclear when talking to the people. They had the interview in a back closet sitting among the school supplies. The interviewer didn't seem to be all there and asked rapid fire questions without seeming to listen. It seemed like she had already made up her mind upon meeting me whether or not she would be willing to hire.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is the most challenging situation you've experienced with children and how did you handle it?