Sharpe Field Maintenance (Chautauqua Sports Club)Seasonal Employment
Chautauqua - USA
Job Summary
About Your Compensation
Compensation for this position starts at $16.00/Hour and with demonstrated experience and qualifications candidates may earn up to $17.00/Hour.
About Your Work Day
- Focus on improving overall field quality and performance during the summer season (weeks 1-6).
- Smooth out the infield/outfield lip to ensure proper playing conditions and enhance player safety.
- Identify and address areas of the field that may pose risks to player safety.
- Work closely with the team to continually assess and improve safety measures.
- Extend the chain link fence to first base to protect individuals from foul balls especially along the road.
- Collaborate with the team to ensure the fence extension is secure and effective.
- Power wash the Grandstands to maintain a clean and safe environment for spectators.
- Ensure all surfaces are thoroughly cleaned and presentable for the season.
- Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
About the Referral Program
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:
Work 3-5 hours a week (weeks 1-6) additional field maintenance was done 1 hour before each game (held twice a week) and one additional hour a week for further maintenance cleanup and prep for the next weeks games.
About Living on the Grounds
No employer-provided housing is available for this should plan to secure independent housing orresidewithin a commutable distance.
About Chautauqua Institution
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.
Discovering Your Chautauqua Experience
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.
Our Commitment to IDEA
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 can engage as complete and valued participants in the Chautauqua experience. The Institution is an equal-opportunity employer committed to equitable and inclusive hiring practices. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against based on any status protected under federal state or local law. We especially welcome applications from those who can demonstrate experience engagement and professional expertise in IDEA.
Joining Our Talent Community
Join our talent community online at You are encouraged to learn more about Chautauqua Institution at and view the 150 Forward Strategic Plan at .
About Company
Welcome to Chautauqua Institution! We are a community of artists, educators, thinkers, faith leaders and friends dedicated to exploring the best in humanity.