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AI Work Index

Headline risk

1%

Very Low Risk

Lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers

United States AI Work IndexISCO 3171crosswalk_exact

United States AI Work Index tracks this occupation on the shared structural baseline and then layers on local demand resilience, wages, and confidence.

149.7 current · 158.4 projectedConfidence high

Why This Score

Tasks 100%

Share of job tasks that overlap with current AI capabilities

Wage $34K

Median annual wage

Demand 6%

Projected employment change over 10 years

Preparation Zone 2

Typical preparation needed for this occupation

Occupation profile

Monitor recreational areas, such as pools, beaches, or ski slopes, to provide assistance and protection to participants.

Task evidence

100% weighted task match · 0% effective coverage

Scores combine AI task overlap, human advantages, and local demand. How it works

United States Now

Median Wage

USD 33,720

Employment 2024

149.7K

Projected Change (2024–34)

5.8%

Openings (2024–34)

42.7K

Wage distribution

Bottom 10%: USD 24,86025th pctl: USD 28,840Median: USD 33,72075th pctl: USD 37,750Top 10%: USD 44,600

Demand outlook

Projections published, but no prose outlook available.

Education: No formal educational credential Experience: —

Role Profile

AdaptabilityInterpersonalDetail oriented

Tasks

  • 1. Rescue distressed persons, using rescue techniques and equipment. AI use: 0%
  • 2. Patrol or monitor recreational areas, such as trails, slopes, or swimming areas, on foot, in vehicles, or from towers. AI use: 0%
  • 3. Contact emergency medical personnel in case of serious injury. AI use: 0%
  • 4. Examine injured persons and administer first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, if necessary, using training and medical supplies and equipment. AI use: 0%
  • 5. Warn recreational participants of inclement weather, unsafe areas, or illegal conduct. AI use: 0%
  • 6. Complete and maintain records of weather and beach conditions, emergency medical treatments performed, and other relevant incident information. AI use: 0%

Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordGroupMeMicrosoft Publisher

Requirements

License required: 62.1%License required: 37.9%Certificate: 10.0%Certificate: 90.0%

Work context

Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team 4.6/5
Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams 4.5/5
Contact With Others 4.5/5
Health and Safety of Other Workers 4.2/5
E-Mail 4.2/5
Frequency of Decision Making 4.1/5

Worker profile

Median age 21.2 · 194K employed

Under 25: 78% · 25–54: 18% · 55+: 4%

Related

No direct US role match is available yet for this occupation.

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