I applied online. I interviewed at The Y (YMCA) (Vancouver, BC)
Interview
When I arrived they informed me that they would give me some time to prepare to give a presentation. They gave me the information I was to present on, left the room for a short time and came back for my presentation. I had NO idea I was going to have to do this and was quite uncomfortable.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at The Y (YMCA) (Golden, CO) in May 2021
Interview
The interview process was pretty relaxed and non-intimidating. First, I submitted a job application and then did an online interview. Following this, the manager asked me about my availability for summer camp and told me about mandatory training I would need to complete. Then I was offered the job.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They asked me how I would handle situations under pressure.
Super easy just make sure you are prepared to answer questions about taking care of kids. Other than that just be yourself and you will do great. Also, make sure not to be scared to ask questions for clarification.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Explain a time you were caught in a bind. What was your solution?
I applied through college or university. I interviewed at The Y (YMCA) (San Francisco, CA)
Interview
Group interview, super easy, fun and interactive. About 5-8 people, you will be asked to bring a game to lead with a group. You are asked questions about why you want to work at the Y, what you know about core values and answer scenarios about working with parents/kids.
Program Leader applicants have rated the interview process at The Y (YMCA) with 1.9 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 100% positive. To compare, the company-average is 76.9% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Program Leader roles take an average of 16 days to get hired, when considering 10 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at The Y (YMCA) overall takes an average of 15 days.
Common stages of the interview process at The Y (YMCA) as a Program Leader according to 10 Glassdoor interviews include:
Drug test: 27%
Background check: 15%
One on one interview: 15%
Group panel interview: 12%
Phone interview: 12%
Presentation: 8%
Other: 4%
Skills test: 4%
IQ intelligence test: 4%
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