Learn to Swim Well with Mr. Steve

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Introduction

Reach out now to secure a spot with Pinellas County's busiest and most experienced swim teacher going home to home! I teach ONLY in Pinellas County. Reviews are CURRENT and have greatest number of hires and reviews on Thumbtack! Morning and till 3pm spots available M-F Sept.-May. Your child only learns to swim once so make it a terrific, positive, and fun experience! Give your child(ren) a GREAT swim teacher! Honored swim teacher (father of four) gets kids comfortable and makes learning to swim lots of fun! (see flyer & photos) using your home, apartment, condo, or your residential community pool teaching young children (toddlers through to teens). Sad to say the city pools do not allow teachers, other than their own, to teach there - even during public open recreation swim times with students and teacher paying admission. :-( I am a national award-winning swimming teacher - giving the experienced guidance your child needs. (International Swimming Hall of Fame and National Swim School Association / United States Swim School Association Hall of Fame). It is soooo much fun! Students don't realize they are learning, they often think they are playing in the pool. No problem that I haven't seen and solved. More years of experience than others you might consider. Why go slower (time and money) or less enjoyably with instructors who are too pushy and can't make it fun? Time is short during the summer home pool swim season. Get swimming in no time! And I am fully vaccinated and triple boosted for COVID. Note: While I travel from St Pete as far north as Innisbrook - Ridgemoor, I do not go to other counties farther north, or Tampa or Bradenton-Sarasota...thus passing on those listings.

Overview

Hired 53 times

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26 years in business

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Sun8:00 am - 8:00 pmMon8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Venmo, and Zelle.

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Jeff G.

Sep 27, 2023

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As an adult that can’t swim very well, finding a swim tutor that wanted to take on a student that was old enough to drive was a bit of a daunting task. Steve, however, took the time to understand what I was looking for and helped me better understand the fundamentals of swimming, what I’ve been doing and providing actionable steps to help me become less of klutz in the water. Looking forward to working with him more!

Details: Adult (18 or older) • Beginner • Comfortable in water • Improve swimming technique • Yes, a pool that allows private lessons • 30 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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Rosalind M.

Jul 26, 2024

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I really appreciate Mr. Steve’s professionalism, tolerating my grandson’s whims and woes, and teaching him accordingly. He has the patience of a saint!

Details: Youth (6 - 12 years old) • No experience • Comfortable in water • Learn basic strokes • Become more comfortable in water • Yes, a pool that allows private lessons • 45 minutes • My home, venue, etc.

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Mark S.

Aug 6, 2023

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We can’t say enough good things about Mr Steve! He is a wonderful and patient swim instructor for our 15mo old grandson Gabe. He has taught him the basic skills and life saving skills in the pool, along with having a fun time! Thank you so much for your time and skills..Gabe definitely loves to swim and he will miss his swimming time with you!

Details: Infant (under 18 months) • No experience • Comfortable in water • Learn basic strokes • Improve swimming technique • Become more comfortable in water • Yes, a pool at my home • 30 minutes • My home, venue, etc.

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Kerstin S.

Jul 13, 2023

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We hired Mr Steve for my 3 year old twins to learn how to swim and regain water confidence. They’ve been swimming with floaties since they were babies and each twin had a scare where they fell in the pool and someone had to help them out so there was obviously fear there. Mr Steve came and changed that right away, he made friends with them and the girls would wait at the sliding glass door for him to come for lesson. They got so excited whenever they’d see him. He taught them the skills they needed and gave them back their confidence. They can swim from one side of the pool to the other and know what to do if they ever fall in again. Thank you Mr Steve for helping my girls! You’re the best! They will sure miss swim lesson days!

Details: Young child (18 months - 5 years old) • No experience • Comfortable in water • Learn basic strokes • Become more comfortable in water • Improve swimming technique • Yes, a pool at my home • 30 minutes • My home, venue, etc.

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Lindsey J.

Jun 27, 2023

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Mr. Steve is very patient with my daughters. Both are very attached to their floaties and he is accommodating. My older child is beginning to trust herself and him as she learns to navigate the pool. I know she is ready and just needs more confidence. My younger daughter is coming along as well. He makes learning fun and also provides a challenge. I think he moved at just the right speed to provide challenges but also successes. I look forward to continuing our lessons.

Details: Youth (6 - 12 years old) • Beginner • Comfortable in water • Learn basic strokes • Become more comfortable in water • Improve swimming technique • Yes, a pool at my home • 30 minutes • My home, venue, etc.

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Steve Graves

FAQs

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Pricing is $35 per half hour lesson. Discount per lesson, when working with two or more students having back to back lessons on the same visit. Build a class or stay with one-to-one learning. No additional fees or contracts. No charge when bad weather forces cancellation of the lesson. Flexible scheduling for vacations, camp, etc..
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Listen to the parent's/grandparent's description of what the child does in the water now...and go from there. Pick them up right where they are. After first lesson I can advise on expectation of progress.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
B.S. in Education - Physical Education. Have taught elementary, middle school, and high school physical education which included swimming. Long time Red Cross Water Safety Instructor and also currently certified by Swimming Lessons University - both are Florida approved certifications for swim teachers. Current first aid and CPR certification. * Note - the state of Florida does not require home pool instructors to have certifications as those who work in public and semi-public pools. Look for that however.