Yorkville Royal Sonesta Hotel>Stephen C.

Swim with Stephen C.

Teaches toddlers, children, teens, adults
100 Delivered✦Great value🛟Lifeguarding💙Autism Spectrum

Swim instructor with nearly 20 years of experience, including extensive experience working with people with disabilities

8 Reviews

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Joseph S.
May 2026
Stephen was very patient and taught proper stroke techniques in a clear and concise manner. Felt much more confident after just one session. 10/10 would book again
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Sujan S.
November 2025
Stephen is an outstanding swimming instructor, who is patient, supportive, and teaches techniques in a way that’s easy to understand. We truly enjoy every class they’re always fun and engaging.
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Jo-anne L.
September 2025
I really enjoyed my lesson with Stephen. We covered a lot of ground (or water?) and he was very encouraging. He was very clear in explaining how things should be done, demonstrated every move, and observed my technique--or lack thereof--and provided useful feedback on how I could improve. He was also lovely in recognizing what I was doing well, which kept up my spirits. Great instructor.
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James L.
August 2025
Very patient, kind, and effective with an adult learner like myself - Stephen got me floating and then able to swim on my back and partly on my front in the space of a couple of months at age 35 and it's the first time I retained the ability after a set of lessons.
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Zhuo L.
May 2025
Great instructor, very patient and experienced. Achieved a lot in one session
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Brian M.
October 2024
I had lessons many decades ago when I was a child, so I just needed an instructor with the patience and knowledge that Stephen C. has to get me back on track. In two lessons, he had taught me both the front and back crawl and we had started working on the breast stroke. It was amazing progress in just two hours.

About Stephen C.

I have almost 20 years of experience providing swim lessons to people of all ages and skill levels. My love of swim instructing eventually led me to pursue a career in education, and I currently work as a classroom teacher. I generally have significant availability in summer with more limited availability the rest of the year.

Teaching philosophy

I believe in creating an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can reach their potential. I've developed a teaching approach that works for a wide range of ages, abilities, and needs, from young competitive swimmers to adult beginners, and including people with autism spectrum disorder, Down syndrome, and hearing and visual impairment

Life after lessons

💪Fitness🛟Lifeguarding

Accessibility

💙Autism Spectrum

Where I teach

Yorkville Royal Sonesta Hotel

30-31°C · 14m long · 1m to 1m deep

This warm penthouse pool is an incredible facility that's conveniently located right on Bloor St. in Yorkville. Enjoy free wifi and towel service along with a quaint outdoor deck which faces a private courtyard below with the Toronto skyline just visible along the horizon. This pool is great for beginner and intermediate swimmers of all ages.

Pool access details are provided after you book.

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