I applied in-person. The process took 1+ week. I interviewed at The Y (YMCA) (Media, PA) in Jun 2013
Interview
First you hand in an application. Then you get an over the phone interview. They ask you very strange and specific questions that even a trained lifeguard would have trouble answering. They ask you when you can come in for a test in person. You must rescue someone from the pool in front of them.
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.