Jessica Huda has been a part of the Cabrini College athletic department for 15 years. This will be her 15th season as the assistant soccer coach, her 9th year as the fitness director and this is her first year as the director of athletics and recreation.
Huda is an extremely busy person. Each job that Huda takes on comes with different responsibilities.
“As an assistant coach, I aim to do the same thing I do every year, which is to be there for my players and coaching staff and do whatever is necessary to make sure we are successful,” Huda said.
The responsibilities as the fitness director are pretty much self-explanatory. Overseeing all aspects of the fitness center is her main responsibility, which means fitness classes and groups, also strength and conditioning programs.
“I also plan various wellness events throughout the year such as Think Pink Day, Take Care Day, and others,” Huda said.
Not only does Huda oversee all aspects of fitness at the Dixon Center but she also hires students at the front desk and the workout room in Dixon.
Harlee Scanlan, a student on campus, was hired by Huda this summer and has been working there throughout this school year. “Huda is just an easy person to talk to,” Scanlan said. “Whether it is joking around or looking for a solution to a problem, she is the person to go to.”
Christine Ingargiola, another student on campus who was employed by Huda, had some nice things to say about what kind of boss Huda can be.
“What I enjoy most about working with Huda is that it’s a stress-free environment,” Ingargiola said. “She knows how to enforce the rules and teach us how to be good employees in a relaxed way.”
Since Huda just began a new position this year, you would think it would be too much. But, that is not the case in this situation.
“I just have a few more things to juggle and find time for,” Huda said. “I am definitely busier but in a good way.”
Even with a lot of things going on in one’s daily schedule, that means nothing if they are doing what they love and Huda loves being around sports.
“I love that I have the opportunity to work closely with sports and to be more hands on as far as administration goes,” Huda said.
