Fitness Center Staff
MAIN DESK -an amazing group of friendly and outgoing student workers staff our front desk. They work hard to assist you in any way they can! Ask questions about upcoming programs, membership, class schedules and how to use equipment and our staff will do their best to meet your needs! If we don't know an answer, we'll find out and get back to you!
203-392-8971
GRADUATE INTERNS:
Graduate Intern
Allison Blacker: Allison graduated from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst in 2011 with a BS in Kinesiology. While at Amherst she was an active member of the university's bicycle racing club and still enjoys competitive cycling. Allison has a passion for helping others meet their physical goals and reach their full potential. With special interests in muscle physiology and physical fitness, Allison promotes fitness through programming, leading workout workshops and providing personal fitness programs. She also assists the SCSU Fitness Center with daily operations and strongly encourages healthy and active lifestyles to everyone on campus. With a passion for the human body and education, Allison strives to empower our fitness center members with knowledge so that they may continue to improve throughout their lives.
203-392-8970
Graduate Intern
Alexandra E. Gil BA: Alex has a BA in Theatre with a concentration in stage Management and Theatrical Design. She is currently persuing a Masters in Recreational Administration and Management. Her Fitness interests include holistic wellness, personal training, and healthy weight loss. Alex helps with the daily operations of the Fitness Center and promotes fitness through creative and resourceful programming.
203-392-8968
gila1@owls.southernct.edu
FITNESS CENTER COORDINATOR
Jessica Scibek, MS, CSCS, ACSM-HFS: Jessica has her BS in Human Movement & Sport Science and a MS in Exercise Science from SCSU. She is a certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist with the NSCA and a certified Health Fitness Specialist through the American College of Sports Medicine. She oversees the SCSU Fitness Center operations and has a passion for promoting health and encouraging active lifestyles to everyone on campus. She serves on SCSU's IRB committee. Jess is also an experienced group fitness instructor and teaches Abs, Core, Step, Bootcamp and strength training classes. For information on guest lectures, special programs, or new fitness classes please contact her below.
203-392-8971
JOB OPPORTUNITIES:
FRONT DESK STAFF- We are looking for students who LOVE the fitness center and want to help members have the best experience possible here at the FC. Email us to see if we are still accepting applications!
GROUP FITNESS INSTRUCTORS-We are always looking for student exercise instructors! If you are interested in becoming and instructor CONTACT US RIGHT AWAY!
If you are certified or have other fitness teaching experience please contact us at fitness@southernct.edu