Lifeguard applicants have rated the interview process at The Y (YMCA) with 1.8 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 85% positive. To compare, the company-average is 76.9% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Lifeguard roles take an average of 11 days to get hired, when considering 251 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 Lifeguard according to 251 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 28%
Drug test: 17%
Skills test: 15%
Background check: 13%
Presentation: 12%
Group panel interview: 4%
Phone interview: 4%
IQ intelligence test: 3%
Other: 2%
Personality test: 2%
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I applied in-person. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at The Y (YMCA) (Boise, ID)
Interview
The interview process was fairly simple and straightforward. After taking the YMCA Lifeguard Certification Class, I was almost guaranteed a job working for the Y. After the class, I submitted my resume to the employer like I would for any job. When I was called in for the interview I was told I could have dressed a little more casual. I was interviewed by the Lifeguard and Safety coordinator in the Aquatics office right next to the pool. My interviewer sat me down and asked me fairly easy interview questions that would be asked for most entry-level minimum-wage jobs. I felt at ease and I felt as though my interviewer really valued my time.
Interview questions [3]
Question 1
What made you decide to be a lifeguard at the YMCA?
Smooth and welcoming. The interaction was positive and conversation flowed nicely throughout. I felt like my answers were being listened to, and that the interviewers were very engaged with me and what I had to say.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What my background was and how it would fit into this role
very good. good people there who work there and i like to work there because it is very fun being outside and talking with good people and free popsicles and the interviewer was nice and respectful and all oof that.
The interview process was overall easy. You just need to have your certifications, you need to pass a breathing test, and you need to pass a swim test. Pretty easy interview.