Youth Counselor applicants have rated the interview process at The Y (YMCA) with 2 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 81% positive. To compare, the company-average is 76.9% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Youth Counselor roles take an average of 10 days to get hired, when considering 16 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 Youth Counselor according to 16 Glassdoor interviews include:
Background check: 22%
One on one interview: 20%
Drug test: 17%
Skills test: 13%
Group panel interview: 11%
Presentation: 7%
Phone interview: 4%
Personality test: 4%
Other: 2%
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I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at The Y (YMCA) (Durham, NC) in May 2013
Interview
This interview was very laid back. the fist step was a group interview with about 50 other people. Prepare to be silly and have fun for the group interview. then i was invited back for second one on one interview, which was a bit more formal.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How much experience do you have working with children?
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at The Y (YMCA) (Houston, TX)
Interview
The interview process was great. You need to get drug tested but it is worth it in the end. Love working with kids and the job itself. Like my coworkers and supervisor. Glad I applied.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How will you communicate with other staff. (Example; teachers in the school)
I applied online. I interviewed at The Y (YMCA) (Cary, NC) in Oct 2021
Interview
Me and another person had an interview together which made the process less stressful. If you can sign up for that, I would recommend to do so. It’s a lot of younger people working there, so keep that in mind while applying
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at The Y (YMCA) (Seattle, WA) in Mar 2021
Interview
Very straightforward and asked questions about previous childhood experience and what I would do in certain situations. Not a long interview, maybe 10 minutes max and got the offer right after the interview was done.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What would you do if a child came up to you and showed you their drawing?