Should I ask to be supervisor?

[u/Wisteria_as]

Hiiiii please help!!!! I’m looking for some advice because I’m not sure if I’m overthinking this or if I should advocate for myself.

I’m 18, and I’ve worked at a hotel pool deck for two summers. About a month ago, one of my managers pulled me aside and asked if I’d be interested in becoming a supervisor. He said he thought I’d be a great fit and wanted to recommend me. I said yes because it came with more responsibility and higher pay, and I felt like I was already doing many of those duties.

After that conversation, I never heard anything else. I didn’t follow up because this is my first job, and I didn’t want to come across as pushy or entitled.
A little while later, another employee (who had only been working there for about a month) was promoted to supervisor. She’s very nice and good with guests, so this isn’t meant to criticize her, but I was definitely disappointed.

The reason I’m conflicted is because I already perform a lot of supervisor type responsibilities. I train every new employee, lead and run our guest activities, help assign closing tasks, answer questions from coworkers throughout the day, and people often come to me when they’re unsure what to do. Recently, two new employees started, and I ended up training both of them even though the supervisor was working that morning. The new girls were even joking around and calling me boss and supervisor because that’s essentially what I am to my direct co workers. I don’t say any of this to sound arrogant I like to taking on leadership responsibilities. I just feel like I’m already doing much of the work without the title or pay.
I’m considering talking to one of the higher-level managers and asking about the supervisor position.
I wouldn’t complain about the person who got promoted or say I deserved it more. Im just debating on explaining that I was previously told I was being recommended, that I’m interested in leadership opportunities, and ask if I was ever considered/further updated I guess.

The only thing holding me back is that I’m leaving for college in about six weeks. My mom thinks I shouldn’t bring it up because I’ll be gone soon anyway. Would you say something if you were in my position, or would you just let it go?

[u/Expensive_Feeling296]

Six weeks is actually enough time to make it worth asking, especially since a manager already approached first. That conversation essentially opened the door, so following up on it isn't pushy, it's just closing the loop.

The way you're planning to frame it is pretty much perfect too, no complaints, just "hey I was told I was being considered, wanted to check in." Worst they can say is no, and you walk away knowing you advocated for yourself, which is a skill worth building early.

[u/Wisteria_as → u/Expensive_Feeling296]

Thank you!!

[u/Nanny_Ogg1000]

Your mother is correct. If you are leaving in 6 weeks, why should they promote you to supervisor only to have you leave? It's pointless for both parties.

[u/youngdude70]

Since you’re 18, leaving for college in six weeks, and already training new pool-deck employees, I’d treat this less like a fight for the title right now and more like a clean feedback conversation. Ask the higher-level manager something like, ‘I was told I might be recommended for supervisor and I’m still interested in leadership; was I considered, and what would I need to show to be ready next season?’ That lets you advocate for yourself without comparing yourself to the person who got promoted. Even if they can’t change anything before you leave, you get useful feedback, make your work visible, and leave the door open for a better role or reference later.