Swim with Piri R.

Teaches children, teens, adults
8 Yrs TeachingProven valuePassing levels🛟Lifeguarding

Aquatics Specialist with 1,000+ lessons delivered over 8 years


About Piri R.

Hi! I'm Piri, an Aquatics Program Specialist with the YMCA of Greater Toronto. Beyond teaching, I help oversee swim programming and train instructors. I love working with beginners, nervous swimmers, and anyone looking to improve their technique. I'm passionate about helping swimmers achieve goals they never thought possible.

Teaching philosophy

Every swimmer learns differently, so I tailor every lesson to your individual needs. By identifying the skills that need the most attention, I create focused lessons that build confidence, improve technique, and accelerate your progress. Every lesson is designed to be challenging, encouraging, and rewarding.

Teaching expertise

Intro to waterOvercoming fearPassing levels

Life after lessons

💪Fitness🛟Lifeguarding

A typical first lesson

Our first lesson starts with understanding your goals, experience, and comfort level before completing a personalized skill assessment. From there, we'll begin personalized coaching right away, and you'll leave with clear feedback and customized drills to practice between lessons, so every lesson builds on the last.


Where I teach

Courtyard Toronto Northeast/Markham

28-29°C · 15m long · 3ft to 4.6ft deep

This spacious and serene facility is amazing for beginners to intermediate swimmers looking to improve their distance and endurance. For new or first time triathletes, this pool is where you'll want to learn and train! Enjoy lounge chair seating for spectators, towel service and even free wifi!

Pool access details are provided after you book.

Map of the area around Courtyard Toronto Northeast/Markham
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