I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at The Y (YMCA) (Midwest City, OK)
Interview
It was an informal interview, and it was pre determine if you were to be hire due to your paperwork information. It was an easy going environment and also they introduced other employees and also included a tour of the facility.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
If a puppy and a giraffe were drowning which one would you save?
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