I applied in-person. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at The Y (YMCA) (Bartlesville, OK) in May 2009
Interview
The environment was set at the pool itself, and it was short and comfortable. The interviewer was the person I directly reported to (Pool Supervisor). Some of the more difficult questions regarded technical answers learned from your certifying training as a rescuer and CPR. I also had to perform a swim test, but I was told in advance from their initial phone call.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
The pool supervisor will sometimes ask you technical questions regarding what you learned in your rescue/CPR classes.
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 Sept 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
