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Five Points Washington opened in 2007 and is a self-sustaining, not-for-profit complex that uses fitness center user fees, rental revenue, and event admission sales to finance day-to-day operations. Our 144,900 square-foot facility includes a new outdoor patio event space, a 1,020-seat performing arts center, event/banquet/meeting rooms, a fitness center/gym and an aquatics center.

At Five Points Washington we are committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where our team members can thrive. We offer a range of benefits designed to promote well-being, encourage personal growth, and strengthen our shared mission to serve the community.

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Positive and friendly work environment

Free fitness membership

Competitive wages

Flexible schedule

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Interested in joining the Five Points team?

Below you can find a complete list of our current openings. To apply, fill out this application, then submit it via email to Vikki Poorman, General Manager of Five Points at vikkik@fivepointswashington.org, or return the completed application to:


Five Points Washington
Vikki Poorman
360 N. Wilmor Road
Washington, IL 61571

Five Points Washington

Five Points Washington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates receive equal consideration. There is no question asked for the purpose of excluding any applicant due to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry or disability as outlined in State and Federal Laws or Executive Orders.

CURRENT OPENINGS

Aquatic Trainer

Join our team of Aquatic Trainers! Use your knowledge of exercise and translate that to the water to help our clients with 1 on 1 training to improve their health and physical fitness!

 

Experience

  • Education in exercise science or related field
  • Previous experience as a personal trainer or aquatic/fitness instructor preferred
  • Experience with special populations and all age groups and fitness levels

 

Job Duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Performing fitness assessments on clients and/or members and interpret results
  • Developing and assisting clients with exercise programs
  • Demonstrating appropriate and safe exercises
  • Attending staff training programs and/or meetings
  • Trainers will schedule directly with clients and maintain your own schedule
  • Trainers will check clients into the computer and monitor their packages
  • Communicate with clients regularly
  • Help promote our program and sell training packages

 

Role-Specific Benefits:

  • Competitive wages
    • Commission-based pay ranging from $14.00 - $16.00 per 30-minute session
  • Flexible schedule
  • Continuing education reimbursement available
  • Free fitness membership for employees
  • Positive and friendly work environment
  • New and growing program with lots of opportunities!

 

Five Points Washington Benefits:

 

Resumes can be email to Aquatics Coordinator, Rachele Mullen: rachelem@fivepointswashington.org or call 309-444-8222 x24 for more information.

Availability:

We are always accepting applications for custodians. While we might not always be hiring, we will keep your application on file for when a position opens up.

  • Part-time
    • Weekdays
      • Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays
      • Evenings
    • Weekends
      • Sundays
      • Evenings
  • Willing to work nights and weekends as needed

Qualifications:

  • Must be 18 years of age
  • Previous custodial experience a plus, but not required

Role-Specific Benefits:

  • Wages starting at $15.00 per hour
  • Free fitness membership for employees

Five Points Washington Benefits:

Please submit your resume to Maintenance Foreman, David York: DavidY@fivepointswashington.org.

 

Maintenance Assistant, Five Points Washington

Job summary:

The Washington area Community Center is a 136,000 sq/ft facility that houses a fitness center, family leisure and eight lane competition pools, 1,020-seat auditorium, banquet facility, meeting rooms, senior center, and library.

The position of Maintenance Assistant will be responsible for: Daily pool chemical and pool equipment inspections, daily equipment, building and outdoor upkeep and repair. Diagnosing and repair of electrical wear items (lights/ballast). Grounds keeping, HVAC monitoring and repair, Fitness equipment repair, etc.

Summary of essential job functions:

Under the supervision of the Maintenance Foreman of the Center the Maintenance Assistant will be responsible for:

  • Performing daily facility inspections and maintenance as assigned.
  • Performing outdoor maintenance functions.
  • Assisting in equipment repairs as needed.
  • Assisting in the performance of daily check lists and maintenance procedure items.
  • Operating standard mechanized equipment.
  • Preparation of facility for programs, meetings, and rentals.
  • Follow all safety procedures that pertain to the duties performed.
  • Regular pool maintenance.
  • Facility painting, interior/exterior. From ladders, scaffolding, and lifts.
  • Performing all other duties as assigned.

Minimum requirements:

Minimum qualifications include:  High School degree or equivalent. Working knowledge of general maintenance and repair procedures and practices; ability to maintain appropriate standards of cleanliness and sanitation; and ability to perform routine grounds keeping functions as directed.

Essential Functions:

The work requires physical exertion in handling supplies, equipment and materials that are relative to the services rendered. Prolonged standing, bending, stooping, and twisting are required; ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds on each leg of a repetitive unloading and reloading process; activities involving risks which are typically associated with athletic, recreational and facility rental events; normal safety precautions typical of these areas of services are required.  Exposure to power equipment, outdoors field equipment, implements and chemicals, indoor cleaning agents and solutions and various hand tools will be required.

Continuing Education:

  • CPO certification (Certified Pool Operator)

Role-Specific Benefits:

  • Wages from$20.00-$24.00 per hour
  • Free fitness membership for employees

Five Points Washington Benefits:

To apply:
Please send resume and references to Executive Director, Vikki Poorman vikkik@fivepointswashington.org.

Personal Trainer

The position of Personal Trainer will be responsible for training clients in the gym with the possibility of remote clients.

The Personal Trainer will be under the supervision of the Fitness Manager.

 

Summary of Essential Job Functions:

  • Willing to work 10+ hours per week, flexible schedule
  • Dual role of in-person and digital personal training (as needed)
  • Available daytime/during the week/evenings/weekends

 

Job Qualifications:

  • Certification through a reputable training certification company
  • Four-year Exercise Science or related degree preferred
  • Digital Personal Training a plus
  • Must have reliable internet access
  • Experience working with female clients

 

Role-Specific Benefits:

  • Competitive wages offered
    • Commission-based pay ranging from $9.50 - $19.00 per 30-minute session
  • Continuing education reimbursement
  • Bonus structure
  • Free Five Points membership

 

Five Points Washington Benefits:

 

Please submit your application to Megan Summer, Fitness Manager: megans@fivepointswashington.org.

Private and Semi-Private Swim Lesson Instructor

Private and semi-private lessons are a great option for individualized instruction for swimmers of all ages and abilities. From participants who want to focus on specific skills or who just thrive working 1-on-1 with an instructor. Adults and children with special needs have also significantly benefitted from our private lesson program. Interested parties complete a lesson request form indicating their preferred days and times. Instructors may pick up any lesson they wish, as long as there is no preferred instructor. If the preferred instructor is unavailable, it is open to anyone. Private lessons are limited to 1 participant per instructor; semi-private lessons can have up to 3 participants. Lesson packages are available in singles, or packages of 4 or 8. Lessons are also for 30 minutes.

 

Job Expectations:

  • Candidates should have a strong background in swimming and/or have taught lessons previously
  • Candidates should be comfortable working with children of all ages
  • Candidates will evaluate clients and create a swim program designed for each child’s swimming needs
  • Provide consistent, quality instruction, while maintaining the safety of all participants
  • Instructors are responsible for getting out and putting away their own lesson equipment; equipment needs to be put away in an orderly manner
  • Although lifeguards are on duty and will make rescues as needed, participant safety is the responsibility of the instructor
    • For this reason, all participants must remain seated on the wall when it is not their turn
    • Every effort should be made to position yourself in a way that lets you see all of your class participants throughout the entire lesson; your back should never be to your class
  • Instructors are in control of their own schedule with the private and semi-private lesson format
    • It is the responsibility of the instructors to contact any requests that they pick up within 24 hours and schedule them at a mutually agreed upon date and time
    • Any lessons canceled must be given at least 24 hours’ notice
    • Instructor schedules should be consistent.
  • All instructors must use our software to track and enter lessons
    • The lessons must be entered at the time of each session and verified by the participant or guardian
    • If whoever brings the child does not know the pin to verify the lesson, a lesson verification slip must be completed
  • Instructors must provide the participant or guardian with their phone number in order to reach them for cancellations
    • Cancellations made to the Aquatics Manager's voicemail may not get communicated to the instructor on time in the evenings or on weekends
  • Instructors should schedule any lessons around pool events that would interfere with either the lesson or the event
  • Submit lesson schedules weekly to management
  • Communicate to participants about lesson standings
  • Instructors are required to wear the red instructor rash guard provided by Five Points
    • Females can wear any midriff covering suit while in the water including one pieces and tankinis
    • Females must also wear swim shorts
    • Males can wear any trunks as long as they do not contain inappropriate lettering or logos
    • Speedos/Racers may not be worn
  • Tattoos are fine as are ear piercings, but any facial piercings must be removed while working
    • Jewelry that might result in accidently scratching a child, should not be worn
  • New instructors will be required to shadow current staff and do an orientation with the manager

 

Role-Specific Benefits:

  • Competitive pay
    • $15 per hour + commissions
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Free gym membership
  • Paid leave

 

Five Points Washington Benefits:

 

Please submit resume and references to Aquatic Manager, Brad Weaver, bradw@fivepointswashington.org.

Technical Assistant

 

Job Summary

Performs a wide variety of duties related to the technical aspects of the Caterpillar Performing Arts Center. Assists with the technical aspects of productions and other scheduled events; performs other duties as required. Part-time varying hours per week when events are scheduled. Weekend and evening hours as per event schedule.

 

Distinguishing Characteristics: 

The technical assistant has the responsibility for assisting with the technical operations of the Caterpillar Performing Arts Center events and projects including lighting, sound and stage design and/or execution and coordinating necessary maintenance. The technical assistant works with a great deal of independence and exercise independent judgment in performing a wide variety of duties.

 

Summary of Essential Job Functions: 

Under the supervision of the Technical Director, Technical Lead person and the Banquet Manager of Five Points Washington, the Technical assistant will be responsible for:

  • Coordinating with artists/users to determine necessary technical supports
    • Such as lighting, sound, staging and special needs necessary for events and performances presented at the Caterpillar Performing Arts Center
  • Designs, sets up, maintains and operates lighting as well as sound systems
    • For theater, dance, music, artist series and other productions or projects
    • Assists guest designers and artists
  • Monitors the condition of equipment including lighting, sound and rigging equipment
    • Arranges for the repair and replacement, within budgetary constraints
    • Performs preventative maintenance on equipment.

 

Qualifications: 

  • Equivalent of an Associate’s degree in technical theater arts, dance, music, communications or related field
  • 2-3 years field experience in the areas of audio, sound and lighting productions
  • Strong knowledge and experience in all aspects of technical theater, including lighting, sound,  and stage design
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to work with culturally-diverse groups

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

  • Knowledge of techniques, methods and procedures (including lighting, sound, stage, set and lighting design) of theater, dance and music productions as well as other presentations
  • Stage management
  • Computerized lighting systems
  • Appropriate safety precautions and procedures
  • Ability to analyze and evaluate the needs for various events or performances
  • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
  • Design lighting and sound systems appropriate to each performance or oversee stage crews and volunteers
  • Perform minor repairs and preventative maintenance on equipment
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with representatives from various groups, vendors, co-workers and others
  • Maintain irregular and extended working hours
  • Able to lift, push or pull objects up to 100 pounds using appropriate tools

 

Role-Specific Benefits:

  • Wages from $15.00-$18.00 per hour
  • Free fitness membership for employees

Five Points Washington Benefits:

 

Resumes can be emailed to Technical Director, Lee Randall: leer@fivepointswashington.org