Assistant Golf Professional​/Teacher; Chautauqua Golf Club​/Seasonal

Assistant Golf Professional/Teacher (Chautauqua Golf Club)/Seasonal Employment

Job Category: Golf

Requisition Number: ASSIS
003661

• Posted :
  January 16, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site
• Rate : $19 USD per hour

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The Chautauqua Golf Club includes two 18-hole golf courses, pro shop, teaching and practice facility, 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.

Compensation for this position starts is $19.00/Hour.

• The Assistant Golf Professional is responsible for providing high-quality customer service and coordinating golf operations.
• Assist in managing and operating golf facilities.
• Provide golf lessons and clinics to members and guests.
• Help organize and coordinate golf tournaments and other events.
• Assist in merchandise sales and display and manage golf equipment inventory.
• Register players for tee times and process payments.
• Enforce golf course rules and regulations.
• Provide excellent customer service and address member and guest concerns.
• Assist in the hiring, training, and management of golf department staff.

Chautauqua Institution’s Referral Bonus Program 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.

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 the 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:

Will be scheduled to work an average of 37.5 hours/week. Scheduled hours may include evenings, weekends, and holidays based on business needs.

No employer‑provided housing is available for this position. Applicants should plan to secure independent housing or reside within a commutable distance.

Chautauqua Institution 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, a comprehensive hotel, food & beverage, conferencing, and events organization.

There are countless ways that our talent will engage with our mission, vision, and diverse communities, and you are invited to immerse yourself in our programming as a gateway to this experience. Employees will receive a traditional Chautauqua gate pass, free of cost, which provides access to many of our programs at the Amphitheater.

Chautauqua Institution values Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) as a priority in our strategic plan, 150 Forward. One of our five core values is “The dignity and contributions of all people.” We are committed to creating conditions where everyone…