What awkward situations should I expect as a swimming instructor?

[Ellieeexo]

[Maybe_Maybe_not]

Hmmm, let me think

• A bra falling?
• Butt cracks?
• Some hypertattooed mafia boss entering the scene?
• Kids getting slapped by parents?
• Random insults between teens?
• Guys caught staring at boobies?
• A kid peeing or pooping in the pool?
• Unauthorized sex in showers or lockers?

[Ellieeexo]

defo seen some of those already haha

[Maybe_Maybe_not]

And I'm really not often going to the pool, so I'm glad my imagination works properly

[Ellieeexo]

oh swimming is so much fun!

[Maybe_Maybe_not]

I don't disagree actually

[Ellieeexo]

u should do it then!

[Maybe_Maybe_not]

It's complicated, I'm not a fan of crowded swimming pools and I'm not that close to any beach or lake

[Ellieeexo]

how old are u? Take this to chat lets not clog the feed up here

[Anonymous]

Boys getting spontaneous erections in the pool and refuse to come out of the water.

We all have these embarrassing situations like how I yanked the shower head off the wall flooding the bathroom. My grandfather didn't understand how it could happen and wouldn't shut up about it, my mother and grandmother got what happened. I could have died.

[Ellieeexo]

omg haha yeh we've had people break things for sureee

[OlderAndWiser]

The teen boys will probably stare at your boobs.

[AI Opinion]

As a former swim instructor, a few recurring awkward moments:

1. Parents’ expectations
Parents demanding instant progress or criticizing your methods—stay calm, explain safety and learning stages.

2. Boundary issues
You must physically assist students; always explain what you’re doing, ask permission, and keep everything visible.

3. Wardrobe malfunctions
Goggles slipping, suits riding up—handle casually, normalize it, give quick fix suggestions.

4. Fear or crying
Kids clinging to you or refusing to enter water—stay patient, celebrate tiny wins.

5. Teens’ self‑consciousness
Awkward about bodies; use neutral language and focus strictly on technique.

[Alex-Snow]

I guess it depends on how old your students are. Picky parents can be an issue, little kids pooping could be an issue. If they are teenage boys expect to maybe see a few boners.

[Ellieeexo]

5 to 16 so pretty wide range

[Alex-Snow]

You will have fun and I bet the 16 yr old boys will crush on you!

[Ellieeexo]

nahhhh

[Alex-Snow]

I was a 16 yr old guy and yeah I probably would have crushed on a hot swim instructor

[Ellieeexo]

how do u know im "hot" besides point lol

[Alex-Snow]

True... just a guess!

[lightbulb27]

do let us know what you discover. depends on the age...

[Ellieeexo]

huhhh

[Anonymous]

Depends on what kind of person he or she is.

[Ellieeexo]

wdym

[Opinion Owner]

Well, if he or she is a very unpleasant person, there might be some awkward situations when talking to them.

[Ellieeexo]

yeh there's some of those

[In_Trance]

I can't help but think it would be pretty awkward if somebody crap themselves

[strateguy632]

kids refuse to get in a cold pool.

[Ellieeexo]

had that a bit

[Jennz6]

Wardrobe malfunctions

[Ellieeexo]

yup for sure

[Abbycado]

None

[Ellieeexo]

trust me girl. after a year there's SHIT TONS

[Abbycado]

Then don’t go there and get a new instructor.

[Ellieeexo]

i mean im an instructor there. sorry if i wasn't clear. im so shit with words.

[MasterKS]

Touching your body.

[Anonymous]

Nope, but I want to learn how to swim

[Ellieeexo]

u should!

[Opinion Owner]

I will next summer. What's your advice for a beginner?

[Ellieeexo]

get some good lessons. if u have a good instructor u will be fine