The Y (YMCA) Program Director Interview Questions
& Process
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Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at The Y (YMCA).
The Y (YMCA)
Program Director
Director Difficult Neutral experience Accept offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite Group Panel
Interview formats
Behavioral Group Other
Had a quick phone screening, then a short phone interview. After that, there was a one-on-one Zoom interview with the facility director. Then a group interview with the directors at the facility, and finally, an interview with the COO.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you explain your motivation for applying to this role?
The Y (YMCA)
Program Director
Manager Average Positive experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite Panel Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
I emailed my resume and cover letter and got a response to set up a phone interview the next day. The phone interview was on a Tuesday, and by the following Monday, I scheduled a face-to-face interview with the senior membership director and executive director, which was the following Tuesday. Two weeks after that, I interviewed again with those two, plus the current wellness director who oversees two branches, and someone from HR. The whole process was pretty smooth, and they were good about giving feedback and updating me when I followed up. I got my offer two weeks later.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you share an example of when...
The Y (YMCA)
Program Director
Director Average Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I applied via email to HR as instructed on the website. I received an email acknowledging the submission deadline. It took 5 weeks after the deadline to get the HR screen call. The request for an in-person interview came a few days after the HR call. The HR phone interview was professional and included STAR questions. The in-person interview was with 2 members of the location's executive team and started with "are you ready for the change?". Coming from the for-profit world was viewed negatively. I'm not sure why I was called in if they weren't planning to hire from outside not-for-profit.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- What would a former subordinate say is the hardest part of working for you?
- What would your prior superior say is the hardest part of working for you?
The Y (YMCA) Program Director Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from The Y (YMCA) interview reports.
“What are the four core values of the Y? Which one do you think is the most important and why?”
Read reports →“What magazine cover would you choose to be on and what is the reason behind it?”
Read reports →“What strategies would you use to attract more teenagers to our YMCA?”
Read reports →“What's your approach to handling a child who is misbehaving?”
Read reports →“Are you familiar with our Annual Giving Campaign?”
Read report →“Can you tell me what integrity means to you?”
Read report →“Did you take part in the Campaign?”
Read report →“Given our status as a Christian organization, could you share something about your faith?”
Read report →“What role did you play in the Campaign?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
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