I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Life Time in Jun 2014
Interview
Casual interview first, then an interview with the department head and assistant department head. That interview was very specific, "tell me about a time when you had to deal with a co-worker with whom you did not get along", "how do you live out a healthy way of life", "how would you deal with an upset member?". Very pointed questions and it is great to have examples from other jobs or situations ready. Last interview was supposed to be with a general manager but they were in the middle of a turn over so I interviewed with a member engagement manager. He asked me my three strengths and weaknesses and then asked me to recite the mission/vision. Know it word for word.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
as always, "list your three weaknesses". Not a very insightful question for an interviewee
Website is tricky and it took me a few times before I could successful submit my application. From interview to first day of work was about 8 weeks (which it turns out, is pretty standard across all departments). Most of the training is online, and in-person training was disorganized at best. There are differences between what H/R thinks needs to happen, what I/T thinks needs to happen, what Recruiting thinks needs to happen, and what in-club management thinks needs to happen.
For example, to take on a role such as manager, an employee has to have access to payroll, recruiting, interoffice email, SMARTwebs, and a few other number-crunching programs. It took about 8 weeks to get me to 2/3 of my access, and even then, some of the upper management was upset that I was given access before attending elaborate "Leadership" training or certification courses.
Needless to say, I was a place marker and a temporary fix for a leaky hull. If you decide to work here, understand that the How To Get Things Done rubric is simply for show and everything moves at grass-growing pace (which drives those of us who are productive and like to get things done a little batty). Best of luck to you.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
This place needs a strong candidate with a thick skin. How do you plan to handle conflicts?
I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Life Time
Interview
I had a phone interview which was super duper duper easy and then I had a group interview with two other peeps and our future boss. That was also super duper duper easy peasy lemon squeezy. Just make sure you brag about yourself and all will be good.