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Swim with Riya S.

Teaches toddlers, children, teens, adults
7 Yrs teaching2.4k DeliveredIntro to water🏆Swim Club💙Autism Spectrum💬Before booking

Water safety coach with 7 years of experience teaching group and private lessons

51 Reviews

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Maria S.
September 2026
Riya is great with children. My kids love going to her for their swimming lessons. This especially helps a lot for my little one who has anxiety with getting his head wet. Thank you :)
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Jasmine L.
September 2026
Riya was great! It was great to see my daughter pushing through her discomfort and make progress with her swimming
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Neala B.
January 2026
Riya was absolutely amazing with both my children. She has a very calm composure and made them feel at ease since lesson 1 They have progressed a lot in just a few lessons. If you have children who have a fear associated with swimming, I highly recommend Riya!
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Airah G.
November 2025
Riya is exceptionally good as a coach. I and my daughter both are getting swimming lessons from her. She is very patient and very encouraging. Thank you Riya. Looking forward to continuing working with you❤️
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Keji O.
July 2025
I learnt to swim in few classes. My entire family is taking classes.
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Annie K.
June 2025
Was my daughter’s first time in lessons when starting with Riya. Riya is a mix of structured, firm and kind- a good combination. My daughter likes Riya and has shown so much progress in a short amount of time. Her confidence has grown a lot.

About Riya S.

I've worked in both large community pool group classes and intimate private lesson settings, so I know how to adjust to what each swimmer needs.

Teaching philosophy

My teaching style adapts to work with everyone, whether you're just starting out and learning the fundamentals or looking to perfect the fine details in your strokes.

Teaching expertise

Intro to waterOvercoming fearPassing levelsStroke formAdapted aquaticsBody positionBreath controlKick techniqueEnduranceEfficiencyCompetition

Life after lessons

💪Fitness🌊Open water🛟Lifeguarding🏆Swim Club

Accessibility

💙Autism Spectrum💚ADHD🙉Sensory issues

7 years experience

  • Propel

    Sep 2022 – Present

  • West Coast Swim School

    May 2022 – Jun 2024

  • YMCA BC

    Aug 2019 – Jun 2023

Where I teach

Residence Inn Vancouver

30-31°C · 32ft long · 3ft to 5ft deep

Centrally located downtown, the Residence Inn features a shallow pool and natural light ideal for kids and beginner adult lessons. Enjoy lounge seating in a comfortable environment with an outdoor view, complimentary towel-service, on-deck showers, and a hot tub for swimmers to warm up in.

Pool access details are provided after you book.

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