I applied in-person. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at The Y (YMCA) (Rockford, IL)
Interview
You are asked to attend a group interview first and then apply for open positions following the interview. Then if you are called for an open position you applied to you have to attend a 1 on 1 interview. The 1 on 1 Interview was brief, involved a lot of behavioral/situation questions
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Q: If a child is scared of the water, how do you help to alleviate that fear?
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