Arthur Ashe Youth Tennis Center

The Arthur Ashe Youth Tennis Center is located at 4015 Main Street in Manayunk (19127). It is the only indoor training center in the country just for children ages 4-18. It provides youth tennis lessons to over 1200 children each year. It is the AAYTC’s belief that introducing youth to tennis also teaches important life lessons, including sportsmanship, independence, and understanding of others. The AAYTC welcomes all children; those who cannot afford it play at no cost.

Statistics

  • Every 26 seconds an American child runs away from home.

  • The dropout rate of inner-city public schools is hovering at 50%.

  • Children who get involved in sports and after-school activities tend to stay in school and get better grades.

  • Many children who get involved in activities such as tennis not only complete high school but also parlay their tennis skills into college scholarships.

  • “Tennis is just a hook, a catalyst for teaching other, more important lessons.” – Arthur Ashe

Work-Study Position Description

  • Answer phones

    • Take messages

    • Give out program information

    • Return calls

  • Registration of Participants

    • Explanation of Program

    • Register applicants

    • Write receipts of payment

    • Filing of records

    • Data entry

  • Opening or closing Center

    • Checking windows and doors

    • Locking or unlocking center

Supervision will be performed by one of several staffers: Craig L. Metcalfe – Program Director; Mary Beth Quinn – Administrative Assistant; Harold Conway – Director of Tennis; Stephen Schaeffer – N.J.T.L. Operation Manager

Students will also be required to adhere to all guidelines and regulations set by the Community Service Office, which will be explained by the Community Service Coordinator.

 

Student Activities Home Page

Philadelphia University Home Page