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 through an employee referral. I interviewed at The Y (YMCA) (Tampa, FL)
Interview
Very basic, easy interview.i applied online but knew someone who used to work there. I got a phone call asking for an interview, (no phone call interview). i went in and got the job with in 10-15 minutes. The hardest questions they asked were what I thought I could bring to the Y and why I wanted to work here. overall easy. No official training required before my first day, even though there should be.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
The hardest questions they asked were what I thought I could bring to the Y and why i wanted to work here.
sent my cover and resume online. within a week, got a call back and did the initial interview. It was with the office manager and the branch assistant. Got a second interview in the same week. It was with the branch director and branch assistant. After the 2nd interview, I had to wait another two weeks before letting me know I received the position.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at The Y (YMCA) in May 2013
Interview
The interview process takes no more than two weeks not including the training. There is an initial interview asking what you will bring to the team and why you should be hired. You must then take an online questionnaire and watch aseries of videos about working with children. You then are asked questions based on what you watched at a follow up interview. You must take a full drug test at your choice of a list of locations they provide to you promtply after the interview process.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They will ask you things along the lines of How you will handle a situation where a student comes to you with a personal problem. Theybasically ask you situational questions on how to safeley handle working with children or communicating with their parents.