PROVIDENCE, R.I. – JWU (Providence) Director of Athletics has announced the hiring of Brent Petrowski as Manager of Fitness and Recreational Programming. In his new role, Petrowski will oversee all intramural and club sports management, as well as the scheduling of fitness and wellness classes.

Petrowski returns to his alma mater after spending the previous academic year as the Director of Athletics at Saint John Paul High School in Hyannis, Massachusetts. He managed all team travel, scheduling, and budgeting for the Lyons athletic programs while also managing equipment needs and facility maintenance.

"I am honored and excited to work with the students of Johnson & Wales University," said Petrowski, who previously served as an assistant coach with the Wildcats men's ice hockey team (2022-26). "As a JWU alum with family ties here, I am passionate about providing a great student experience for those attending a school that means a lot to me."

Petrowski cut his teeth in collegiate athletics at Bryant University, where he spent a year-and-a-half as an athletic facilities and operations associate (2021-22). He constructed and executed contracts with outside organizations and also oversaw a staff of student workers at both Bulldog varsity athletic events and recreational programs.

In late 2022, Petrowski accepted the Athletic Operations Coordinator at Tabor Academy in Marion, Mass. He oversaw the scheduling of interscholastic athletic contests for more than 30 athletic programs at Tabor, maintained and balanced a comprehensive athletic equipment and supply budget, and oversaw all travel and game logistics.

"Brent brings a wealth of experience at both the collegiate and prep school level to this position," said Garfield. "He is a proud JWU alum who is excited to give back to the University and provide our students a similar experience to the one he had as an undergraduate."

Petrowski coached hockey across various levels around New England, including the prep, midget AAA and junior hockey ranks, and previously served as head coach of the Bridgewater Bandits USPHL elite junior team. He played collegiately at Post University in Waterbury, Connecticut before finishing his undergraduate degree at JWU.

Petrowski received his Bachelor of Science in Sport Management before snaring his Master of Science in Sport Leadership from Endicott College.