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      The Y (YMCA) interviews FAQs

      • Counselor applicants have rated the interview process at The Y (YMCA) with 2.1 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 79% positive. To compare, the company-average is 76.9% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
      • Candidates applying for Counselor roles take an average of 9 days to get hired, when considering 53 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 Counselor according to 53 Glassdoor interviews include:

        One on one interview:  18%

        Background check:  16%

        Drug test:  16%

        Phone interview:  13%

        Personality test:  7%

        Presentation:  7%

        Skills test:  7%

        Group panel interview:  6%

        IQ intelligence test:  5%

        Other:  5%

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    • Counselor Interview

      Jan 4, 2013
      Anonymous employee
      Accepted offer

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      I interviewed at The Y (YMCA)

      Interview

      asked basic behavioral questions

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      name the hardest challenge and how you overcame it
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      Other Counselor Interview Reviews for The Y (YMCA)

      Counselor Interview

      May 20, 2026
      Anonymous employee
      Accepted offer
      Neutral experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I interviewed at The Y (YMCA)

      Interview

      It was a panel interview. I think there was only one interview. They asked questions and I was able to get a good understanding of the role and what the job could entail.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      I don't remember all of the questions.
      Answer question

      Counselor Interview

      Apr 30, 2026
      Anonymous employee
      Cary, NC
      Accepted offer
      Neutral experience
      Difficult interview

      Application

      I interviewed at The Y (YMCA) (Cary, NC)

      Interview

      Got asked about what 3 items I would take with me on an abandoned island, other than that they asked really long questions about company values and situations where I demonstrated that.

      Counselor Interview

      Jan 22, 2026
      Anonymous employee
      Doylestown, PA
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I interviewed at The Y (YMCA) (Doylestown, PA)

      Interview

      Very easy! You will meet with the leaders of the camp to go over your qualifications and expectations. You will talk about schedules for the summer as well! Be prepared to talk about your experience with kids

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Have you ever worked with kids?
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      Jobs at The Y (YMCA)

      707 jobs in United States
      Childwatch Counselor
      Boca Raton, FL
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      Child Care Counselor
      Easley, SC
      ·
      $10 - $15 /hr
      (Employer provided)
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      Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Clinical Social Worker
      United States
      ·
      $70 - $80 /hr
      (Employer provided)
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      Summer Camp Counselor
      Wilbraham, MA
      ·
      $17 - $17 /hr
      (Employer provided)
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      Summer Camp 2026 Counselors and Coordinators
      United States
      ·
      $14 - $22 /hr
      (Employer provided)
      View job
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