Golf Course Maintenance (Chautauqua Golf Club)/Seasonal Employment

The [Chautauqua Golf Club](https://www.chq.org/schedule/recreation-and-fitness/chautauqua-golf-club/) includes two 18-hole golf courses, teaching and practice facility, clubhouse, pro shop, clinics, and events. The full golf season runs mid-April to November 1. The Chautauqua Golf Club hours are 7 a.m.–6:30 p.m. weekdays and 6:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m. weekends. The Pro Shop is open 7 a.m.–7 p.m. **About Your Compensation** Compensation for this position starts at $16.00/Hour and, with demonstrated experience and qualifications, candidates may earn up to $18.00/Hour. **About Your Work Day** - Landscaping tasks including mowing, raking, golf course cleanup/setup, gardening, seeding, sodding, raking, and tree care. - Safely operate walk mowers, triplex mowers, gas-powered trimmers, and aerifiers. - Prepare bunkers using hand tools and mechanical rakes. - Manual labor tasks including raking, digging, and loading/unloading of landscaping materials. - Conducts visual inspections of golf course features to ensure all are landscaped in accordance with operating procedures. - Reports safety incidents and equipment repair needs in a timely manner to the supervisor. - Assists with maintenance of the equipment which may include cleaning, inspections, and equipment upkeep. **About the Referral Program** Chautauqua Institution’s [Referral Bonus Program](https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/CHQ_ReferralBonus_121125.pdf) is a talent solution to recruit, develop, and retain a diverse workforce that encompasses all the skills and experience necessary to deliver on our goals and objectives. Chautauqua Institution will provide a $500 referral bonus (less taxes) for active employees referring a new candidate who is hired and remains employed for at least 90-days from the first physical date of work. In the case of seasonal positions working less than 6-months, the new candidate must remain actively employed for at least 30-days from the first physical date of work and until the closing date of the season. The closing date of the season is the last Sunday in August. **About Your Schedule** Chautauqua Institution and Chautauqua Hotel Company offer flexible schedules, full and part-time, for seasonal employment during summer operations starting annually each June and concluding in August. Seasonal employment may be available earlier (pre-season) and beyond season (post-season) based on business needs and candidate availability. Schedules typically include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays as a requirement. While you will confirm your final schedule with management at the time of an interview and offer of employment, you should generally anticipate the following schedule options for this position: Typically, will work a six-hour shift with a start time that varies between 5:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., for a total of 30 hours per week. Must be able to work one weekend morning shift each week. Part-time work is available pre/post the summer season. **About Living on the Grounds** No employer-provided housing is available for this position. Applicants should plan to secure independent housing or reside within a commutable distance. **About Chautauqua Institution** [Chautauqua Institution](https://www.chq.org/) is a not-for-profit global convener of dialogue on the most significant issues of the day through engagement across four pillars of the arts, education, religion, and recreation. The Chautauqua community is located on the shores of Chautauqua Lake in southwestern New York State and comes alive each summer with a unique mix of visual and performing arts, lectures, interfaith worship/programs, and recreational activities. Chautauqua Institution owns and operates [Chautauqua Hotel Company](https://www.chq.org/discover-chautauqua/accommodations/athenaeum-hotel/), a comprehensive hotel, food & beverage, conferencing, and events organization. **Discovering Your Chautauqua Experience** There are countless ways that our talent will engage with our mission…