Meet the Staff

Patrick Sierer — Department Head Health & Physical Education

Patrick Sierer - PE/Wellness Center Department Head

Hello, my name is Patrick Sierer, and as the Director of the Wellness Department I would like to welcome and ensure all of you the most enjoyable and quality experience possible during your time in our department. Prior to arriving in Jacksonville I received my B.S. in Health Promotion and Education from the University of Cincinnati. After graduating I stayed at UC as an Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach for just over a year. I left UC for graduate school at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill where I received my Masters degree in Exercise Physiology. During my studies I was given an opportunity to move to, and work for, the Arizona State University Strength and Conditioning staff for a short period of time. After returning to Chapel Hill I became a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) by the National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA), completed my degree, and shortly after accepted the position here at Coastal Carolina Community College as the Department Head for Health & Physical Education, as well as, becoming director of the Wellness Program. Recently my Masters Thesis was published by the NSCA in the January issue of the Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research. In closing I would like to mention that myself, and all of the wellness department staff, encourage you to come use the facilities and promise we will continue striving to develop the best possible Wellness Department we can for you!

Jaime Shanks — Wellness Coordinator

Hi everyone! My name is Jaime Shanks and I am the Wellness Coordinator here at Coastal. I am an ACE certified personal trainer and group exercise instructor. My husband and I moved here from Hawaii where I worked as a personal trainer for three years. My husband is in the Marine Corp and this is our new duty station. We are hoping to be able to retire here as well. In addition to working here, I also own my own personal training business and I am a busy mother of two boys. I am so excited to be part of the wellness program and I hope to inspire some of you as well. I offer a variety of classes taught by several great instructors as well as personal training services that are free to all of you here at Coastal. I encourage each of you to take advantage of the fitness facility. Remember, being healthy is a choice, a lifestyle, a decision you make each day to move more and eat better. I hope to see all of you very soon!

Ivan Figueroa — Fitness Room Attendant

My name is Ivan Figueroa, I’m 20 yrs old and was born in Hartford, CT. I was raised mainly in the New England region, until I moved to North Carolina in 2006. I have been attending Coastal for nearly 2 years and have been a part of the wellness department for one semester. If you haven’t seen me by now, I’m at the wellness center all the time. When not on the job, I am usually working out and staying in shape. I enjoying participating and watching just about all sports. People are happier at the end of the day when they workout. The weighroom is available to you and its free, so you should come in and workout or just stop by to see me! If you are ever in need of assistance I’m more than willing to help you.

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