New York Junior Tennis League
General Information:
- New York Junior Tennis League is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization with the following mission
statement:
“ To develop the character of young people through tennis, emphasizing the ideals and life of
Arthur Ashe in the following ways:
-Reaching out to young people who otherwise would not have the opportunity to learn and
play tennis
-Instilling the values of humanitarianism, leadership and academic excellence
-Introducing the opportunity to fully develop their tennis skills and competitive potential for
a lifetime of enjoyment”
-Locations: The programs are offered in all five New York City.
-More information is available on the website: http://nyjtl.org/index.html
Volunteer Training:
NYJTL conducts a coaches training before the start of the Summer Season of programs for all
coaching volunteers.
Year Around Opportunities:
1. Community Tennis Programs
Provides tennis instruction, match play, educational services, and special events to youth
ages 6-18.
2. Aces Club After-school Program – During the school year
This program is run at New York City public schools to provide children with tennis
instruction, and additional activities in arts, nutrition, and special events as they seek to
build character.
3. Schoolyard Tennis Program – During the school year
This program supplies free tennis equipment, teacher training, and ongoing support to
schools that include tennis as a regular part of their physical educational curriculum.
4. Advanced Training Program
Provides experienced players ages 9-18 with year-round training by USTA High
Performance-certified coaches, travel to top local and national competitions, tournament
entry fees, and special events.
Immediate needs:
Interns
Tennis Coaches
Administrative Assistant
Mentors
College Prep Mentors,
NCAA Clearinghouse Mentors,
College Tennis Mentors