Katie Wilder

Graduated May 2012
"I cannot begin to express the level of satisfaction with my experience of obtaining my collegiate education at Cal Poly Humboldt. After completing my undergraduate degree in Exercise Science at Humboldt, there was not a doubt in my mind that I would benefit from receiving my Master’s Degree from Humboldt as well. Attending Humboldt allows you to have the experiential learning that is often unavailable at most institutions. I had the opportunity to be involved in many different capacities while at Humboldt (i.e., working in the Rec Center as a Supervisor, working as an assistant strength coach with athletes, operating the Human Performance Lab, teaching upper level graduate courses); due to these experiences my resume was bolstered with verbs that demonstrated my knowledge, skills and abilities, and I was able to receive multiple job offers before I even completed my master’s thesis defense. In short, the relationships I built with my mentors over the course of my graduate work will last a lifetime, and I will forever be indebted to the opportunities and knowledge they were able to share with me."

Katie Wilder, , M.S.

Current Position: Strength Training and Conditioning Coordinator for Campus Recreation at the University of Nebraska—Lincoln

Position Description:   

  • Oversee operation and maintenance of all Strength and Conditioning Facilities for campus rec
  • Oversee Personal Training Program at CRec, Personal Trainer Development Program, and teach Personal Trainer Preparatory Course to Nutrition Exercise Health Science majors
  • Responsible for the professional development of over 50 student staff employees (including hiring, training, mentoring, etc.) of the strength and conditioning facilities
  • Responsible for heading the investigation of potential vendors of new cardiovascular and strength equipment for 3 new Strength and Conditioning facilities coming online in the next 2 years.
  • Being an active member of the NIRSA (National Intramural and Recreational Sports Association) organization, as well as other professional organizations that pertain to my area of expertise (i.e., NSCA, ACSM, etc.)