Swim Instructor 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 84% positive. To compare, the company-average is 76.9% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Swim Instructor roles take an average of 10 days to get hired, when considering 37 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 Swim Instructor according to 37 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 28%
Skills test: 19%
Background check: 17%
Phone interview: 8%
Drug test: 8%
Personality test: 6%
Presentation: 6%
Other: 5%
Group panel interview: 3%
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I applied in-person. I interviewed at The Y (YMCA) (Houston, TX) in Jan 2017
Interview
It was to the point, with reasonable questions, but in general, the interview was a one way street: I was being asked all of the questions. A big factor for them is seeing how you would fit in with the team that they already have, so interacting with other aquatics staff is not uncommon.
Simple, informal, tour facilities, check certifications. I had to wait a while for interviewer to be ready to see me but once they were ready, the interview was simple and quick. As long as I passed background checks, I had a job offer.
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at The Y (YMCA) (San Diego, CA) in Sep 2024
Interview
The interview questions mostly focus on your understanding of the Y's values and your past experience with working with various age group as well as as comfort with working with children. Also, there is a in the pool part of the assessment where you have to swim in each of the given stroke.
Easy questions and scenario. They will give you a "what if situation" and ask how will you handle it. they're really easy especially if you do know how to swim.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What are your experience if any as a swim instructor