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      Personal Trainer Interview

      Aug 26, 2015
      Anonymous employee
      Chicago, IL
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at The Y (YMCA) (Chicago, IL) in Aug 2015

      Interview

      After submitting my application, I waited for about a month or so. When I did receive a call to come in for an interview, we decided to set up an interview for the following day. The interview itself was the most pleasant job interview I've experienced in my life because I could see the dedication and passion in the interviewer. She was not only passionate about helping the clients and employees but also helping me understand the organizational environment and culture.

      Interview questions [3]

      Question 1

      Which personal training certification do you hold?
      Answer question

      Question 2

      How much experience do you have as a personal trainer?
      2 Answers

      Question 3

      Would you be willing to take fitness consultation courses and provide as much help to the clients through consultation programs?
      Answer question

      Other Personal Trainer interview reviews for The Y (YMCA)

      Personal Trainer Interview

      Dec 13, 2025
      Anonymous employee
      Woburn, MA
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at The Y (YMCA) (Woburn, MA) in Nov 2025

      Interview

      It was really straightforward and quick. Had a phone screen and then invited in for an in person interview. Team was helpful and responsive, although offer process has been a little slower but I was told that might happen especially this time of year.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Why are you interest in working at the Y?
      1 Answer

      Personal Trainer Interview

      Nov 8, 2025
      Anonymous employee
      Durham, NC
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at The Y (YMCA) (Durham, NC) in Aug 2024

      Interview

      The manager reached out to me, and I was given both a phone call and a Zoom meeting. The conversations were very easy-going, and my previous experience was respected as part of the hiring process. There was no mock personal training session required; I have experience with this elsewhere, and felt it was artificial, so I was happy that it was not required.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      What do you like/love about personal training?
      Answer question

      Personal Trainer Interview

      Jan 8, 2024
      Anonymous employee
      Seattle, WA
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I interviewed at The Y (YMCA) (Seattle, WA)

      Interview

      The first round was a talk with the manager, and then they wanted me to show they a strength training class. Also, we went through some basic Information about my certification.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Would I be able to fully plan my class
      Answer question

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