Ajax Swim Instructor Charged With 5 Offences in Youth Investigation

A 20-year-old swim instructor has been charged with five offences following an investigation involving a youth employee at an Ajax swimming facility, Durham Regional Police said. The man was arrested on Nov. 9, 2026.

Police said their Special Victims Unit investigated allegations concerning a supervisor and an employee at Aqua-Tots, a commercial swimming facility in Ajax. The employee was under the supervisor’s authority, according to police. The investigation began after allegations about the supervisor’s conduct were made.

Investigators allege that the supervisor used his position of authority to initiate sexual contact with the employee and confined the employee in a workplace bathroom during the incident.

Ricky James Sinclair, 20, of Oshawa, is charged with sexual assault of a person under 16 years of age, sexual interference, invitation to sexual touching, extortion and forcible confinement. Police said he was released on an undertaking after his arrest.

Police appeal for information

Investigators are concerned there may be additional victims and are releasing a photo of the accused, police said. Anyone who has information or who may be a victim is asked to contact the Durham Regional Police Service Special Victims Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5323.

The allegations are based on a police investigation and have not been proven in court, according to the release.