RobertStrauss.jpg (170344 bytes) Robert Strauss, Director of Swim Gym, in Miami, FL


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Resume of:  ROBERT ABRAHAM STRAUSS

CAREER OBJECTIVE: Professional position in physical education related field in which leadership, communication, research physiology, sports psychology and administrative skills are utilized. Goal is to bring out the maximum potential of every person that I teach.

PERSONAL PHILOSOPHY:  Dedicated and persistent in all tasks undertaken. Responsible and resourceful while accomplishing intended objectives. Interested in teaching the values of training, physical fitness and health as they relate to motivation, goal-setting for individual performance.

EDUCATION: University of Miami
School of Education Graduate School
Physical Education - Master's of Education - July 1977
University of Miami
School of Mass Communications
Broadcasting and Motion Pictures - BA - May 1974

AREAS OF EFFECTIVENESS

PROFESSIONAL 1983 to Built swim gym, internationally recognized educational learn to swim facility

DEVELOPMENT Present for people 3 months and older; healthy, fun and safe enjoyment of the water in a nonthreatening environment for everyone.

Robert Strauss Competitive Stroke Technique Swim Camp: ‘88 -’92 Florida International University or at U of Miami 2 weeks every summer.
‘93 - ‘95 RSCSTSC at Miami Rowing Club with Holiday Inn, Coral Gables.
1996  RSCSTSC at MAST Academy and MRC w/ Holiday Inn, Coral Gables.
6/1993 to swim gym expansion to Miami Rowing Club, Competitive Stroke
3/1996 Technique Swim Camp begins year round at MRC. Miami Olympian Swim Team.
1989 to Present Charter and current Member of National Swim School Association (NSSA).
10/91 to 1994 Board of Directors of NSSA.
1984 to Present Certified Pool Operator - CPO. Re-certification Dade County Health and Safety April 1998.
1981 to Present ASCA Level 3. Member of American Swim Coaches Assoc. since 1976.
1979 to Present Certified by American Red Cross in Water Safety Instruction, Infant and Adult CPR, Safety Training for Swim Coaches, First Aid current in all
3/1995 American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Trainer
12/’95 - 1/’97 Personal Fitness Teacher at MAST Academy
8/’96 - 11/’96 Assistant coach of MAST Academy Swim Team
3/1996 Certified American Red Cross Lifeguard & CPR for the Professional Rescuer Instructor
9/1996 Certified Aquatic Manager CAM certification, at the American Swimming Coaches World Clinic in San Diego, California

INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING EXPERIENCE: 1969 - 1973 Member of Mexican Senior National Swim Team in Israel, Italy,
Colombia, Panama, Russia and Olympic Games in Munich, Germany 1972
1961 - 1968 Member of Mexican National Age Group Team in Mexico, El Salvador, Colombia, Brazil, Arizona, Texas, California.

MASTER'S SWIMMING EXPERIENCE: 1983 Top 10 Rankings in the USA
1988 - 1991 Top 10 World Rankings
1992 World Master's Swim Championships - Indianapolis, IN. Won 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, & 6th place finishes, in different specialties.
1992 #1 in 1500 Mts. short course FINA World rankings.
1993 All America 200, 500, 1000 free & 400 IM
1994 - 1996 Top 10 Ranking in World
1998 YMCA Nationals 1st place 1000 yds. Free, 2nd place 1650 yds. Free.

PERSONAL: Born June 24, 1952 in Mexico City.
American Citizen since July 4, 1986.
Married to Jennie Farberoff Aug. 10, 1975.
Father of: Alan J., age 19, and Jonathan M., age 16.