Kayla Starker
Summary
Dedicated coach committed to empowering athletes to achieve their goals. As a former Division I track athlete with a comprehensive background in exercise physiology, I bring a strong foundation in athletic performance and training methodology to every program.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Trainer
Self-employeed
Portland
02.2023 - 01.2026
- Built and maintained a loyal client base through targeted outreach, referrals, and personalized service, enhancing retention.
- Conduct fitness assessments and track client progress to ensure consistent goal achievement.
- Designed personalized fitness programs for diverse client needs.
Strength Coach
Multnomah Athletic Club
Portland
02.2021 - 02.2023
- Coached women's strength and conditioning program, resulting in improved athletic performance
- Designed exercise programs for members and athletes, focusing on achieving specific health and fitness goals
- Group fitness instructor for HIIT, Spin, and Boot Camp Classes
Assistant Track and Field Coach
Jesuit High School
Beaverton
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Mentored athletes in technique and strategy during competitions and practices.
- Assisted in developing training programs for student-athletes' skill enhancement.
- Evaluated athlete performance and provided constructive feedback for improvement.
Research Assistant
Nike World Headquarters
Beaverton
04.2021 - 05.2022
- Executed athlete communications, scheduled visits, and coordinated compensation to enhance athlete engagement
- Execute on athlete communications, scheduling, coordination of athlete visits and athlete compensation
- Monitored athlete experience during events
Exercise Physiologist
Adventist Health
Portland
09.2017 - 02.2021
- Conducted submaximal testing to assess patient exercise tolerance and inform program design.
- Educated patients about exercise components, nutrition, stress management, and other lifestyle self-care for control of chronic disease conditions.
- Monitored patient symptoms and vital signs pre, during, and post-exercise to ensure safety and program effectiveness.
- Educated patients on exercise components, nutrition, stress management, and lifestyle self-care to empower chronic disease management.
Education
Master of Science - Sports Conditioning & Performance
Southern Utah University
01-2018
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science & Nutrition Minor
Southern Utah University
01-2016
Skills
- Personalized training
- Program Design
- Client assessment
- Athlete Rapport
- Scheduling
- Leadership
Certification
- Corrective Exercise Specialist, 2026
- CPR, 2026
- CSCS, 2023
- ATG, 2023
Timeline
Personal Trainer
Self-employeed
02.2023 - 01.2026
Assistant Track and Field Coach
Jesuit High School
01.2022 - 06.2022
Research Assistant
Nike World Headquarters
04.2021 - 05.2022
Strength Coach
Multnomah Athletic Club
02.2021 - 02.2023
Exercise Physiologist
Adventist Health
09.2017 - 02.2021
Master of Science - Sports Conditioning & Performance
Southern Utah University
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science & Nutrition Minor
Southern Utah University