Our organization was founded to further educate children and adults alike in variety of activities that serve to benefit the greater Block Island community.

The Block Island Club is open to all during the summer with one-week, two-week, four-week and full-summer memberships in Block Island.

Members can access sailboats, kayaks, paddle boards, and tennis and pickleball courts. We offer weekly kids classes and adult clinics in sailing, tennis and pickleball.

 

Jobs

We always seek new staff to join our team at the Block Island Club. The Club is open throughout the summer and is an excellent opportunity for High School and College Students to work on the island. There are also some longer-term opportunities available. 

Opportunities for the season include all staff positions and an office person! Housing is not provided with the potential exceptions of the roles listed below:

  • General Manager
  • Sailing Director
  • Tennis Director

 

Why work at the Block Island Club?

  • Work and teach in an area of passion in your life such as sailing, tennis, art or swimming
  • Be surrounded by like-minded peers your age throughout the day
  • Work outside and beside the water every single day
  • Grow your skillset in areas of leadership, teamwork and organization

 

Summer Jobs

The Block Island Club seeks a highly motivated, responsible individual for the position of Head Tennis Instructor for summer. The Club is a 125 member organization located on beautiful Block Island that focuses on sailing, tennis and swimming instruction, primarily for children.

  • Time commitment: 10 weeks from mid June to mid Augus
  • Salary for instructors: $250-$400/week based on experience
  • Waterfront housing included.

The Head Tennis Instructor will oversee all tennis related activities, including:
 
• Developing overall summer children’s tennis program for each skill level:  (beginner, intermediate and advanced).  Focus is on skill acquisition and fun.  Positive coaching and building appreciation for and enjoyment of tennis are critical.
• Teach daily group lessons and manage additional tennis instructor and tennis interns so that they are actively guiding children and assisting in building enthusiasm.  
• Teach private lessons for children and adults.
• Schedule tournaments for children.  One end of season tournament as well as weekly round-robins.
• Ensure Ladies and Men’s weekend tennis is organized and courts prepared.
• Develop expectations for your assistant instructor and staff.  Provide informal feedback and formal review.
• Participate in all club activities (children’s night events, club social events etc.)

 

Staff Requirements

  • Staff must be age 16 by September 1st.
  • Interns must be 14 years old by September 1st.

If you have questions about working at the BIC, please contact us. We look forward to hearing from you!