Recreation Services Staff

The Department of Recreation Services operates the Kirby Sports Center recreational facilities and programs with two full-time professionals and two interns. Auxiliary assistance by six part-time instructors and 100 student employees including 25 student supervisors allows the department to implement 150 plus programs in seven specialty areas (aquatics, instructional programs, group exercise classes, indoor rock wall, fitness, sport clubs and intramural sports).

In 2002 the new 110,000 square foot addition to the Kirby Sports Center received Athletic Business’s Facility of Merit Award. The department has been twice recognized, in 1995 and 2001, by Lafayette students for its commitment to meaningful student programming at the Aaron O’Hoff awards. In addition, in 2000 the American Red Cross recognized the department for its’ proactive approach to safety by requiring CPR with an Automated External Defibulator for the vast majority of its’ student staff positions.     

    
Jodie A. Frey
Assistant Dean of Students / Director of Recreation Services
freyj@lafayette.edu
(610) 330-5772
Jodie has completed course work towards a doctorate degree through Indiana University of Pennsylvania and is currently pursuing a research interest in student leadership development. She completed her M.Ed. at Temple University and received her B.S. from West Chester University. Jodie began her current role as Assistant Dean of Students and Director of Recreation Services in 1999. In the six years prior, she served as an Assistant Director of Athletics and Coordinator of Recreational Sports at the college. Jodie started her career at Lafayette in 1993 as the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the varsity athletes.  She takes great pleasure in overseeing a broad range of student-centered programs and priorities for the department.  Her office can be found in room 237 (in the corner of Kamine gymnasium) at Kirby Sports Center.

Karen A. Howell
Coordinator of Fitness & Instructional Programs
howellk@lafayette.edu
(610) 330-5776
Karen completed her M.Ed.Degree in Physical Education from Temple University and received her B.S. from Ithaca College. Karen is certified as Personal Trainer through the American Council on Exercise and the International Sports Science Association. She has worked in the health and fitness field for over 15 years and looks forward to helping Lafayette students and employees develop their personal exercise programs. At Lafayette College, Karen manages the fitness center and its’ staff, coordinates instructional programs, group fitness classes and the locker rooms. Karen is also available to design personalized exercise programs for Lafayette students and employees.  Her office can be found in room 134A (inside the fitness center) at Kirby Sports Center.

Carolyn Hill
Coordinator of Intramural & Club Sports
hillc@lafayette.edu
(610) 330-5778
Carolyn received a B.A. degree in History from N.C. State University.  She is a licensed soccer coach and has been involved in the sport for the last 15 years.  Carolyn began working with the Intramural program in the fall of 1999 and has enjoyed being a part of the Lafayette community so much so that in the summer of 2008 she accepted a promotion to a full-time appointment. Her office can be found in room 335B (just off the jogging track) at Kirby Sports Center.

Sara Griggs
Coordinator of Aquatics & Intramural Sports
aquatics@lafayette.edu
(610) 330-5775
Sara received a B.S. degree in Kinesiology from West Chester University.  Sara is a certified teacher, Water Safety Instructor, and Lifeguard instructor for the American Red Cross.  At Lafayette College, Sara will be managing the aquatics staff and activities, and act as the assisting coordinator for  intramural sports. Her office can be found in room 207b (directly off the pool deck) in the Kirby Sports Center. Her office can be found in room 207B (on the swimming pool deck) at Kirby Sports Center.

Elaine Nesbit
Department Office Assistant
nesbite@lafayette.edu
(610) 330-5779
Elaine is a graduate of Northampton Community College and has more than 20 years experience as an executive secretary in both the academic and private sector.  Elaine joined the Lafayette community in 1989 and has worked in the Engineering Division, International Affairs Program, and the President’s Office before joining the Recreation Services team in July of 2007.  She takes registrations and payments for classes held at Kirby Sports Center and would be more than happy to answer any questions about what’s happening at Kirby.  Her office can be found in room 134A (inside the fitness center) at Kirby Sports Center.