Mark Baxter Email & Phone Number

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Coaching Responsibilities:- Conduct thorough movement and fitness assessments on clients of varying levels of fitness- Create tailored and results oriented training programs for a diverse population of clientele- Provide exceptional customer service and facility maintenance- Establish and build excellent client rapport to maximize retention and engagement- Work closely in a team setting to foster a sense of community and to coordinate an efficient use of space and equipment- Motivate, educate and inspire a large array of clientele to achieve their personal goals- Execution of active care plans as prescribed by on-site chiropractors and physiotherapistsIdentification of necessary referrals for clients with additional medical needs- Maintaining an accurate and time sensitive invoicing system for both clients and employer as anindependent contractorDirector Of Education Responsibilities: - Curation of annual professional development presentations- Research review and article circulation for professional development of team members and leadership- Support project management and product launch for web-based fitness application- Creation of exercise library database inclusive of approximately 700 movements for inclusion in fitnessapplication- Supervision and coaching of talent during professional video production process for use in fitnessapplication- Script writing and narration of cues for exercise library database for use in fitness application- Consultation on layout, functions, features, accessibility and end user experience for fitness application

Coaching Responsibilities: - Develop movement and fitness assessment protocols for use by coaches- Conduct thorough movement and fitness assessments on clients of varying levels of fitness- Create tailored and effective training programs for a diverse population of clientele- Lead in onboarding of new coaches with respect to programming and technicaltraining elements- Provide exceptional customer service and facility maintenance to maintain a Forbes 5-star ratingfitness centre- Establish and build excellent client rapport to maximize retention and engagement- Participate in and lead team meetings to educate and improve the quality of services and productsprovided by the company- Work closely in a team setting to foster a sense of community and corporation and to coordinate anefficient use of space and equipment- Motivate, educate and inspire a large array of clientele to achieve their personal goals

1120 Martin Grove Road, Toronto, Ontario

• Train people of largely differing skill levels, ages and sports in speed, agility, strength, power, endurance, coordination, mobility and stability • Use of appropriate cues depending on athletes’ amount of physical literacy and skill to maximize performance • Ensure the safety of the athletes at all times through maintenance of a neat facility and proper spotting techniques, resistance selection and cueing strategies • Aid in fitness evaluation of athletes • Establish rapport with multiple athletes through efficient communication skills • Ensure attention is given to all athletes during group and team training sessions

• Understand and teach multiple fitness and health related physical and metabolic assessment techniques to kinesiology students enrolled in Introduction to Fitness and Health in a hands-on laboratory setting • Topics covered: Muscular strength, endurance and power assessment, range of motion tests, relaxation techniques, body fat estimations using skin folds and BIA devices, anaerobic and aerobic capacity, blood sugar measurement, reaction time, balance, fitness tests for elderly populations and blood pressure • Evaluate student performance based on assignments, attendance, preparation for lab and participation • File student grades in an organized and confidential manner • Invigilate exams

• Grade and give feedback on students’ assignments and exams in the course Exercise Therapy for Chronic Disease • Collaborate with the course professor to develop exam questions • Invigilate exam

• Monitor recovering cardiac patients during physical activity, with particular focus on heart rate, blood pressure, medication and symptoms • Guide patients through warm-up, monitor walking pace and teach resistance training exercises and stretches

York University

• Conduct physical competency and fitness evaluations using a multitude of tests and protocols: V02 max, Wingate, vision and hearing, blood pressure and heart rate, ECG readings, Functional Movement Screen, respiratory function, job-specific fitness tasks and muscular strength, endurance and power tests. • Make good judgment calls on test termination and protocol selection • Provide appropriate and concise training recommendations to help clients improve tests scores on subsequent attempts

Toronto, Ontario

• Develop exercise programs for former cancer patients • Instruct class of patients on exercise techniques while being mindful of and providing exercise modifications for those with special physical limitations• Study aim was to evaluate effectiveness of fitness classes, personal training and over the phone fitness counseling on exercise program participation and fitness outcomes

Master Of Fitness Science (Mfsc), Kinesiology And Health Science

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc), Human Kinetics, Minor In Human Nutrition